Dewatto River
Template:Geobox 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.[1] The name "Dewatto" comes from the Twana placename [duʔwátaxʷ],[2] which implies the presence of spirits causing mental derangement near the stream's mouth.[3][4]
Course
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.[1]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 69.
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