Simpson Creek (West Virginia)
| Simpson Creek | |
|---|---|
Simpson Creek in Bridgeport in 2006 | |
Simpson Creek and its watershed | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Barbour, Taylor, Harrison |
| Municipalities | Flemington, Bridgeport |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | northwestern Barbour County |
| • coordinates | 39°11′51″N 80°06′10″W / 39.19750°N 80.10278°W |
| • elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Mouth | West Fork River |
• location | northeastern Harrison County |
• coordinates | 39°20′58″N 80°19′08″W / 39.34944°N 80.31889°W |
• elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Length | 28 mi (45 km) |
| Basin size | 73 sq mi (190 km2) |
Simpson Creek is a tributary of the West Fork River, 28 miles (45 km) long, in north-central West Virginia, USA. The stream was named for hunter and trapper John Simpson, who left his name on it ("Simpson's Creek") after building and living in a cabin there for several months in 1763 and '64.