Salmon Creek (Black River tributary)

Salmon Creek
Interactive map of Creek location
EtymologyNamed after salmon in creek
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston County
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
46°55′58″N 123°00′14″W / 46.93278°N 123.00389°W / 46.93278; -123.00389
Basin features
River systemBlack River
Geographic Names Information System1511618[1]

Salmon Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary to the Black River.[2]

Salmon Creek was so named on account of its stock of salmon.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salmon Creek (Black River tributary)
  2. ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 73. Retrieved March 28, 2018.


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