Back Creek (Potomac River tributary)

It turns toward the northeast, and the shallow stream flows along the western flanks of Great North Mountain, with White Pine Ridge bounding it to its west.

Shortly after its horseshoe bend at De Haven, Back Creek flows into Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Once Back Creek flows into West Virginia, it is fed from numerous spring streams from North Mountain's western flank.

North of Ganotown, after the confluence with Tub Run, Leading Ridge forms the western edge of Back Creek's valley.

With North Mountain bounding it to the east, Back Creek continues northeast, lined by several communities, including Tomahawk, Hedgesville, and Soho.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad mainline bridge crosses Back Creek before it flows past Allensville, where it finally empties into the Potomac River.