Birch River (West Virginia)

The Birch River is a tributary of the Elk River in rural central West Virginia in the United States, on the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It rises near the town of Cowen in western Webster County, and flows generally WNW through northern Nicholas County and southern Braxton County, where it joins the Elk. Tributes are Millcreek, Polemic Creek, and Skyles creek.

Contents

• Map of Birch River West Virginia USA
• Little Birch RiverEdit
• References

Map of Birch River, West Virginia, USA

The river most likely was named after birch trees lining its banks.