The only other streams are Whiteoak Creek, and other tributaries of the main branch of the Pocatalico River, along the southeastern boundary of the district.

[6][9] Mill Creek is formed from the confluence of Little Mill Creek and the Elk Fork in eastern Ripley District; both streams arise in western Roane County, and drain the northern part of Washington District as they flow westward.

Two miles above its mouth, Frozencamp Creek divides into Right and Left Forks, both flowing westward out of Roane County.

Two miles below Frozencamp is the village of Hereford, West Virginia, along the eastern boundary of the district.

At Hereford, Joes Run flows out of the northwestern corner of Washington District and joins Little Mill Creek.

[5][9] The Elk Fork of Mill Creek flows northwest out of the central portion of Washington District; its upper waters arise in western Roane County.

[6][10] There are no incorporated towns in Washington District, but there are a number of unincorporated communities, most of which are on the various branches of Mill Creek.

Other important routes include Gay Road, which travels along the course of the Elk Fork between U.S. 33 and the village of Gay, and Staats Mills Road, which runs along Southall Ridge to Staats Mills, then continues eastward through the district.

On July 31 of that year, the West Virginia Legislature passed an act requiring the division of the counties into civil townships.

However, the rural nature of the state proved an impediment to participation in township government, and revenues fell far below expectations.

In 1872, the townships were converted into magisterial districts, serving various administrative purposes, but having no governmental function.

[1] However, redistricting in a number of counties created confusion with land and tax records, so the legislature provided for the establishment of tax districts, following the lines of the historic magisterial districts, and serving all administrative functions other than the apportionment of county officials.