Newskah Creek

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Newskah Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

The origin of the name Newskah is obscure. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newskah Creek
  2. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 186.

Coordinates: 46°57′06″N123°51′02″W / 46.95167°N 123.85056°W / 46.95167; -123.85056