Thompson Creek (Nisqually River tributary)

For the creek of the same name in Lewis and Thurston counties, see Thompson Creek (Skookumchuck River tributary).

Thompson Creek
Interactive map of Creek location
EtymologyUnknown
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce and Thurston County
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • coordinates
46°58′39.09″N 122°38′17.62″W / 46.9775250°N 122.6382278°W / 46.9775250; -122.6382278
Basin features
River systemNisqually River
Geographic Names Information System1508997[1]

Thompson Creek is a stream in Pierce and Thurston counties in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary to the Nisqually River. Its source is in Pierce County and its mouth is in Thurston County.[2]

The namesake of Thompson Creek has not been identified.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thompson Creek (Nisqually River tributary)
  2. ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 85. Retrieved March 28, 2018.


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