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