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Ellisford (or Ellisforde) is an unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington. [1] Ellisford is located along U.S. Route 97 on the east side of the Okanogan River. The Lucky Knock Mine is located near the community. [2]
The name Ellisford (or Ellisforde) originates from George H. Ellis and James E. Forde, pioneer merchants and ranchers. [3]
Okanogan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington along the Canada–U.S. border. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,104. The county seat is Okanogan, while the largest city is Omak. Its area is the largest in the state.
Bridgeport is a city in Douglas County, Washington. It is part of the Wenatchee−East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bridgeport's population was 2,141 at the 2020 census. Bridgeport is located near the Chief Joseph Dam.
Conconully is a town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The population was 193 at the 2020 census.
Nespelem Community is a census-designated place (CDP) in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
North Omak is a census-designated place (CDP) in Okanogan County, Washington, United States, north of Omak, Washington. The community is considered to be part of Greater Omak, and had a population of 651 at the 2020 census.
Okanogan is a city in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,379 at the 2020 census, down from 2,552 at the 2010 census, within the Greater Omak Area. It is the seat of Okanogan County.
Riverside is a town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. The population was 280 at the 2010 census, and increased to 329 at the 2020 census.
The Similkameen River runs through southern British Columbia, Canada, eventually discharging into the Okanagan River near Oroville, Washington, in the United States. Through the Okanagan River, it drains to the Columbia River. The river is said to be named for an indigenous people called Similkameigh, meaning "treacherous waters".
Nighthawk is an unincorporated community on the Similkameen River in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It was named for a nearby mine. Another source says that it was named after the nighthawks common to the area.
Havillah is a small unincorporated community located in northeastern Okanogan County, Washington, eighteen miles south of the Canada–US border. Current census searches do not indicate a population count, but estimates are three to four hundred in the immediate and surrounding areas.
Azwell is a small unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington, United States.
Withrow is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Washington, United States.
Osoyoos Lake State Park was a Washington state park in Okanogan County until it was sold to the city of Oroville and renamed Osoyoos Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park. The park has a 300-foot (91 m) sandy beach on Osoyoos Lake, boat ramp, and campground.
Colville Air Force Station is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 14.7 miles (23.7 km) east-northeast of Colville, Washington. It was closed in 1961.
Salmon Lake Dam is a dam in Okanogan County, Washington.
North Valley Hospital is a hospital based in Tonasket, Washington, United States, which is a city that is part of the Okanogan region.
Dickson Field is a private airport located 7 miles (11 km) east of Oroville, Washington, which is a city in the Okanogan region of United States. It provides private general aviation services and has a 500 by 40 ft runway numbered 17–35, but the nearby Dorothy Scott Airport handles most of the city's aviation services.
Lewis Creek is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Peacock Mountain is a summit in Okanogan County, Washington, in the United States. With an elevation of 4,442 feet (1,354 m), Peacock Mountain is the 1674th highest summit in the state of Washington.
The Lucky Knock Mine is a mine located in Okanogan County near Ellisford, Washington. The Lucky Knock Mine is located in the Northern Rocky Mountains, which is a physical geographic province within the Rocky Mountain System. Sometimes the mine can be called the Lawrence Mine. The current owner is E. A. Magill.