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
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Etymology	Unknown
Location
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Pierce and Thurston County
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• coordinates	46°58′39.09″N122°38′17.62″W / 46.9775250°N 122.6382278°W / 46.9775250; -122.6382278
Basin features
River system	Nisqually River
Geographic Names Information System	1508997 [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

• List of geographic features in Thurston County, Washington

References

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