Patterson Creek is a 51.2-mile-long (82.4 km)[1]tributary of theNorth Branch Potomac River inWest Virginia'sEastern Panhandle, in theUnited States.[2] It enters the North Branch east ofCumberland, Maryland, with its headwaters located inGrant County, West Virginia. Patterson Creek is the watershed for two-thirds ofMineral County, West Virginia. The creek passes throughLahmansville,Forman,Medley,Williamsport,Burlington,Headsville,Reeses Mill,Champwood, andFort Ashby.
The creek most likely was named after the local Patterson family.[3] The place at which Patterson Creek joins theNorth Branch Potomac River was once known as Patterson Depot.[4]
| Bridge | Route | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Rada Road Bridge | Rada Road | 2 miles south of Burlington |
| Northwestern Turnpike Bridge | US 50 | Burlington |
| Fort Cocke Bridge | Cabin Run Road | Headsville |
| Camp Minco Bridge | Patterson Creek Road | Camp Minco |
| West Virginia Route 46 Bridge | WV 46 | Intersection ofWV 46 and Patterson Creek Road |
| George Run Road Bridge | George Run | 5 miles east of Fort Ashby |
| William E. Shuck Memorial Bridge | WV 28 | Fort Ashby |
| Low Water Bridge | Dan's Run Road | Patterson Creek |
| B&O Railroad | B&O Main Line | Patterson Creek |
MultipleWest Virginia stage record fish were caught along the Patterson Creek.[5][6][7]
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