Thompson Creek (Skookumchuck River tributary)

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Thompson Creek is a stream in Lewis and Thurston counties in the U.S. state of Washington.It is a tributary to the Skookumchuck River. Its source is in Lewis County and its mouth is in Thurston County. [1] [2]

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

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References

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

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