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HEADWATERS AND COURSE Big Run rises on the western flanks of South Branch Mountain to the east of Romney . From its source, the stream parallels the Northwestern Turnpike ( U.S. Highway 50 ) as it travels down the mountain. From the base of South Branch Mountain, Big Run flows under Grassy Lick Road ( County Route 10) and beneath the old Miller's Market store followed by US 50. Once it flows north of US 50, Big Run meanders around the Koolwink Motel and continues to parallel the highway. On its northwestern track, the stream trickles through a number of residential communities before entering the grounds of the West Virginia Schools For The Deaf And Blind . At the WVSDB, Big Run serves as a forested scenic stream that meanders through the school's grounds. As of 2006 , the old dam behind the school's maintenance buildings remains. From the school, Big Run continues to the northwest by the community's Little League Baseball Field and Romney's Savilla-Vale neighborhood. After it flows beneath High Street ( West Virginia State Route 28 ), Big Run parellels WV 28 moving northward until it empties into the South Branch Potomac River . FLORA Trees along the creek's path include White Oak (''Quercus alba''), Pin Oak (''Quercus palustris''), Silver Maple (''Acer saccharinum''), Sugar Maple (''Acer saccharum''), Virginia Pine (''Pinus virginiana''), Eastern Hemlock (''Tsuga canadensis''), and American Sycamore (''Platanus occidentalis''). BRIDGES |
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