The Dewatto River is a stream in the U.S. state of Washington. It originates in western Kitsap Peninsula and flows south, emptying into Hood Canal.[2] The name "Dewatto" comes from the Twana placename [duʔwátaxʷ],[3] which implies the presence of spirits causing mental derangement near the stream's mouth.[4][5]

Dewatto River
Dewatto River is located in Washington (state)
Dewatto River
Location of the mouth of the Dewatto River in Washington
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountiesKitsap, Mason
Physical characteristics
SourceKitsap Peninsula
 • coordinates47°32′25″N 122°57′33″W / 47.54028°N 122.95917°W / 47.54028; -122.95917[1]
MouthHood Canal
 • coordinates
47°27′14″N 123°2′55″W / 47.45389°N 123.04861°W / 47.45389; -123.04861[1]
Length8 mi (13 km)[1]

Course

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The Dewatto River estuary at the head of Dewatto Bay, where the river empties into the Hood Canal. Photograph taken from Dewatto Bay Road / Dewatto-Holly Road, sunset, 17 August 2017.

The Dewatto River originates in western Kitsap Peninsula near the town of Holly. It flows south and slightly west, approximately parallel to Hood Canal, then turns west to enter Hood Canal at Dewatto Bay.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dewatto River
  2. ^ a b General course info from USGS topographic maps accessed via the "GNIS in Google Map" feature of the USGS Geographic Names Information System website.
  3. ^ Bright, William (2004). Native American placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 419. ISBN 978-0-8061-3598-4. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  4. ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
  5. ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 69.
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