Curlew Ferry County, Washington
Mapped Location
Curlew: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Curlew
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Curlew
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Curlew | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Curlew
References to Curlew that document the origin of its place name
CURLEW, a town at the mouth of Curlew Creek, a tributary of Kettle River, in Ferry County. There is also a Curlew Lake, which is drained by Curlew Creek. The Indian name was Karanips, meaning "curlew." Guy S. Helphrey named the town Curlew in June, 1896. (John P. Helphrey, in Names MSS., Letter 242.)
Last updated: 2017-07-03