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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Asotin Creek is formed by the confluence of its north and south forks near the unincorporated community of [[Cloverland, Washington|Cloverland]]. The North Fork, {{convert|13|mi|km}} long,<ref name="Parkhurst"/> begins in the [[Umatilla National Forest]] in [[Garfield County, Washington|Garfield County]] |
Asotin Creek is formed by the confluence of its north and south forks near the unincorporated community of [[Cloverland, Washington|Cloverland]]. The North Fork, {{convert|13|mi|km}} long,<ref name="Parkhurst"/> begins near the historic Clearwater [[fire lookout]] tower in the [[Umatilla National Forest]] in [[Garfield County, Washington|Garfield County]] about {{convert|5600|ft|m|abbr=on}} above sea level.<ref name="USGS Stentz Spring">{{Cite web |url=https://topoquest.com/map-detail.php?usgs_cell_id=12205 |title=United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Stentz Spring, Washington quad |last=[[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) |publisher=TopoQuest |access-date=2024-01-24}}</ref> It flows east through a canyon, receiving Middle Branch and South Fork creeks from the right, before crossing into Asotin County.<ref name="USGS Pinkham Butte">{{Cite web |url=https://topoquest.com/map-detail.php?usgs_cell_id=35363 |title=United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Pinkham Butte, Washington quad |last=[[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) |publisher=TopoQuest |access-date=2024-01-24}}</ref><ref name="USGS Potter Hill">{{Cite web |url=https://topoquest.com/map-detail.php?usgs_cell_id=36203 |title=United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Potter Hill, Washington quad |last=[[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) |publisher=TopoQuest |access-date=2024-01-24}}</ref> The {{convert|12|mi|km|adj=on}} long South Fork<ref name="Parkhurst"/> starts near Wickiup Campground, also in the Umatilla National Forest about {{convert|6000|ft|m|abbr=on}} in elevation.<ref name="USGS Harlow Ridge">{{Cite web |url=https://topoquest.com/map-detail.php?usgs_cell_id=19349 |title=United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Harlow Ridge, Washington quad |last=[[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) |publisher=TopoQuest |access-date=2024-01-24}}</ref> From its origin in eastern Garfield County, it flows almost immediately northeast into Asotin County and descends northward through a canyon to join the North Fork.<ref name="USGS Potter Hill"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 18:20, 24 January 2024
| Asotin Creek | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of North and South Forks |
| • location | Near Cloverland, WA |
| • coordinates | 46°16′21″N 117°17′31″W / 46.27250°N 117.29194°W[1] |
| • elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m)[2] |
| Mouth | Snake River |
• location | Asotin, WA |
• coordinates | 46°20′37″N 117°03′12″W / 46.34361°N 117.05333°W[1] |
• elevation | 738 ft (225 m)[1] |
| Length | 14.5 mi (23.3 km)[3] |
Asotin Creek is a tributary of the Snake River in Asotin County, southeastern Washington. The creek's main stem is 14.5 miles (23.3 km) long, and measured to the head of its longest tributary its length is 27.5 miles (44.3 km).[3] It flows into the Snake River at the town of Asotin, about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Lewiston–Clarkston.
The creek's name is Nez Perce for "eel creek", from the abundance of freshwater eels caught there. The town of Asotin in 1878 and Asotin County in 1883 both were named after the creek.[4]
Geography
Asotin Creek is formed by the confluence of its north and south forks near the unincorporated community of Cloverland. The North Fork, 13 miles (21 km) long,[3] begins near the historic Clearwater fire lookout tower in the Umatilla National Forest in Garfield County about 5,600 ft (1,700 m) above sea level.[5] It flows east through a canyon, receiving Middle Branch and South Fork creeks from the right, before crossing into Asotin County.[6][7] The 12-mile (19 km) long South Fork[3] starts near Wickiup Campground, also in the Umatilla National Forest about 6,000 ft (1,800 m) in elevation.[8] From its origin in eastern Garfield County, it flows almost immediately northeast into Asotin County and descends northward through a canyon to join the North Fork.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Asotin Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1981-12-31. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "North Fork Asotin Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 1981-12-31. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b c d Parkhurst, Zell E. (1950). Survey of the Columbia River and Its Tributaries, Part 6. Area V. Snake River System from the Mouth Through the Grande Ronde River. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- ^ Meany, Edmond Stephen (1923). Origin of Washington Geographic Names. University of Washington Press. ISBN 9780598974808.
- ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS). "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Stentz Spring, Washington quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS). "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Pinkham Butte, Washington quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b United States Geological Survey (USGS). "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Potter Hill, Washington quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ United States Geological Survey (USGS). "United States Geological Survey Topographic Map: Harlow Ridge, Washington quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2024-01-24.