Johnson Creek (Skookumchuck River tributary)

Johnson Creek
Interactive map of Creek location
EtymologyJohnson Creek Lumber Company
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston County
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates46°47′53″N 122°45′40″W / 46.79806°N 122.76111°W / 46.79806; -122.76111
Basin features
River systemSkookumchuck River
Geographic Names Information System1521429[1]

Johnson Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary to the Skookumchuck River.

Johnson Creek took its name from the Johnson Creek Lumber Company, which once was active near its course.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Johnson Creek (Skookumchuck River tributary)
  2. ^ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 39. Retrieved March 28, 2018.


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