Canfield Creek

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Canfield Creek
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Mouth of Canfield Creek
Location
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Fillmore
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates 43°34′00″N92°19′44″W / 43.5666317°N 92.3287803°W / 43.5666317; -92.3287803
Mouth  
  coordinates
43°37′20″N92°13′27″W / 43.6221870°N 92.2240541°W / 43.6221870; -92.2240541 Coordinates: 43°37′20″N92°13′27″W / 43.6221870°N 92.2240541°W / 43.6221870; -92.2240541
Basin features
River system South Branch Root River

Canfield Creek is a stream in Fillmore County, located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. [1]

Canfield Creek was named for S. G. Canfield, an early settler. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canfield Creek
  2. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  196.