Waddell Creek is a stream in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] It is a tributary to the Black River.[2]
| Waddell Creek | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 46°54′10″N 123°01′23″W / 46.90278°N 123.02306°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Waddell Creek→ Black River→ Chehalis River→ Pacific Ocean |
Waddell Creek was named after the family of Robert Waddell, which settled near its course in the 1850s.[2]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waddell Creek (Black River tributary)
- ^ a b "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 93. Retrieved 28 March 2018.