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Fishtrap, Washington

Coordinates: 47°23′19″N 117°49′51″W / 47.38861°N 117.83083°W / 47.38861; -117.83083
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Fishtrap is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Fishtrap was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] The community took its name from Fishtrap Lake, which was named by Indians who often caught fish there.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fishtrap, Washington
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. ^ Meany, Edmond S. Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 86.

47°23′19″N 117°49′51″W / 47.38861°N 117.83083°W / 47.38861; -117.83083