Libby Creek (Washington)
| Libby Creek | |
|---|---|
Location of the mouth of Libby Creek in Washington Libby Creek (Washington) (the United States) | |
| Etymology | George A. Libby |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 47°07′51″N 122°52′14″W / 47.13083°N 122.87056°W |
| Mouth | Chapman Bay |
• location | Thurston County, Washington |
• coordinates | 47°08′19″N 122°51′23″W / 47.13861°N 122.85639°W |
• elevation | 7–2 ft (2.13–0.61 m) |
| Length | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Geographic Names Information System | 2791111[1] |
Libby Creek is a creek in northern Thurston County, Washington. Libby Creek flows into Chapman Bay and Henderson Inlet. The name honors the Libby family, specifically George A. Libby (1833–1898), who homesteaded at the North end of the trail that is now Libby Road.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Libby Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 25, 2018.