Simpson Creek (West Virginia)

Simpson Creek
Simpson Creek in Bridgeport in 2006
Simpson Creek and its watershed
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountiesBarbour, Taylor, Harrison
MunicipalitiesFlemington, Bridgeport
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnorthwestern Barbour County
  coordinates39°11′51″N 80°06′10″W / 39.19750°N 80.10278°W / 39.19750; -80.10278
  elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
MouthWest Fork River
  location
northeastern Harrison County
  coordinates
39°20′58″N 80°19′08″W / 39.34944°N 80.31889°W / 39.34944; -80.31889
  elevation
902 ft (275 m)
Length28 mi (45 km)
Basin size73 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.