Clover Creek (Washington) Explained

Clover Creek is a creek in Pierce County, Washington. Clover Creek rises near Frederickson, flows through Spanaway and Parkland, is diverted under the main runway of McChord Air Force Base and Interstate 5, and into Lakewood, where it spills into Lake Steilacoom.

The creek was named for the wild clover growing along its course.[1] Its drainage basin is 74sqmi. The creek is 13.8miles long.[2] Clover Creek was the traditional home of the Sastuck band of the Steilacoom Tribe of Indians.[3]

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47.1569°N -122.5286°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Meany, Edmond S.. Origin of Washington geographic names. 1923. University of Washington Press. Seattle. 51.
  2. http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/home/environ/water/ps/basinplans/clovercreek.htm Clover Creek basin description
  3. http://www.steilacoomtribe.com/tribehistory.html Steilacoom Tribe History