Siwash Creek (British Columbia)

Siwash Creek is a creek which is located in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. The creek flows into Hayes Creek approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Jellicoe and 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Princeton, British Columbia.[1] Siwash Creek has been mined for gold.[2] The word is considered by some to be derisive, but remains in use in certain place names and other contexts without derogatory associations such as Siwash sweater. Nashwito Creek has also been referred to as Siwash Creek.

References

  1. ↑ "Siwash Creek". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ↑ N.L. Barlee (1973), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns. Canada West Publications.

Coordinates: 49°40′N 120°20′W / 49.667°N 120.333°W / 49.667; -120.333


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