The national atlas project has precipitation maps for washington and other states that you can view online or print for personal use. Distributed by the university of nebraska press for caxton pr. The names of many places in washington have an interesting origin. The evergreen state, the 18th largest state in the union, can be divided into six geographic land areas. Washington names, a pronunciation guide of washington state place names. Almesbury the site of the abbey where guinevere takes refuge, located near salisbury in southcentral england astolat the castle of elaines father, located at guilford in surrey in southeastern england avilion also known as avalon. Information on the origins of some canadian place names can be found at the geographical names origins site. Geographical names list united states geographical names. Geographical names list papua new guinea geographical. The mission of the south african geographical names council is to standardise geographical names in south africa. Washington names, a pronunciation guide of washington state. Washington is the 18th largest state, with an area of 71,362 square miles 184,827 km 2, and the th most populous state, with more than 7.
Board on geographic names bgn is a federal body created in 1890 and established in its present form by public law in 1947 to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout the federal government. View more articles from the washington historical quarterly. Raymond francis raymond, 19081993 university of nevada. South african geographical names council department of arts, culture, science and technology private bag x195, pretoria 0001 south africa tel. Geographical, statistical, and historical map of brazil probably detached from. United states geographical names, map, geographic coordinates. These maps show the average annual precipitation levels mapped across the state. Origin of washington geographic names, meany, edmond s on. The name of the city, according to the wikipedia entry, comes from the french word dalle, meaning either sluice or flagstone and referring to the columnar basalt rocks carved by the river. He wrote several books on washington history and geography. It was at one time a candidate for the county seat. Washington, the only state named after a president, is located in the northwestern part of the contiguous 48 states on the pacific ocean. Oregon geographic names lewis ankeny mcarthur, lewis l.
Reel 12 also contains materials from other subseries. Known first as raffertys ranch, the town was later named belfast and in. Were told that geographical factors often explain the distribution of and relationships between nation. The washington place names database includes information about the name. The amazingly diverse climate and geography of washington state. Lying in the northwest corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by canada to the north, idaho to the east, oregon to the south, and the pacific ocean to the west. Washington names, a pronunciation guide of washington. W hen it comes to climate and geography, washington state is a study in contrasts. Origin of washington geographic names, by edmond s. Generations of readers, from librarians and researchers to travelers and people interested in oregon history, have used and enjoyed this fascinating and definitive resource.
Geographical names list papua new guinea geographical names. Washington is named afer george washington and is the only state named after a president. How geography shapes international politics washington post. California place names, 40th anniversary edition by erwin g. I have transcribed all of the entries for lewis county locations from his book, origin of washington place names. Washington place names tacoma public librarys northwest room. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Olympia is the states capital, and seattle is its largest city and its cultural and economic center. Not only cities and towns, but mountains, counties, rivers nearly everything with a name except roads, bridges, and buildings is listed here. If you have a name that you wish to propose a name for a geographic feature located in washington state, please download a geographic name application. Geographic names of indian origin in washington state book. The amazingly diverse climate and geography of washington. A pronunciation guide to places in the state of washington, compiled primarily for radio and television broadcasters.
Wa geographic names under the legislated delegated authority of the minister for lands, landgate administers all official naming actions for western australia. The committee on geographic names was created by the washington legislature rcw 43. Find curious facts about the names of wa town sites, districts, localities, roads, parks, reserves and other geographic features. Origin of washington geographic names continued from volu,e xi, page 5 l\ie1otor, a former town three miles from pataha in garfield county. I do have to note, though, that although this book has been updated at least through the 1990s, it neglects to mention that king county, washington, was renamed in 1986. Geographical, statistical, and historical map of brazil. Jan 25, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The geographical names used by the indians of the pacific. The pacific, the largest geographical feature on earth, is an unfortunate piece to drop from an analysis of a maritime pacific nations worldview. Washington is often referred to as washington state to distinguish it from the nations capital, washington, d. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Precipitation maps prepared by the prism climate group at oregon state. Seattle, university of washington press, 1923 ocolc591882797.
In carrying on these researches, use has been made of all known journals of discoverers and explorers, all known maps and charts, the books of early travelers, all local histories available, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and many other sources. An oregon classic since 1928, oregon geographic names is a comprehensive reference to place names throughout the state. Typically, the article the is not used before the names of countries and territories. Origin of washington geographic names continued is an article from the washington historical quarterly, volume 9. Manson is located in the northcentral portion of the state on the north shore of lake chelan, approximately 7 miles 11 km northwest of the city of chelan. Have you ever wondered how sequim got its name, or why there is a town called yelm. Request in accordance with state policies and standards for the geographical. If a geographic name proposal is approved, the official name is recorded in wac chapter 237990. Other rules for the geographical use of the definite article, the do not use the before the names of. Ballard, edward, 18041870 united states coast survey type.
The name was first charted by the wilkes expedition, 1841. Dec 12, 1971 the explanations of the origins of the names are informative, entertaining, readable and often humorous. Records relating to state names, province names, and other geographical names, 19381959 description microfilm and digital surrogates of microfilm are available. The article the in geographical names daily writing tips. The dictionary includes a glossary and a bibliography. English uses the definite article, the, in front of some geographical names but not in front of others. Port townsend was named after marquis lord townshend 17241807 who was in englands board of admiralty. Indian geographic names of washington edmond s meany on. Origin of washington geographic names meany, edmond on. Board on geographic names bgn is a federal body created in 1890 and established in its present form by public law in 1947 to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout the. Find an overview of washington geography, topography, geographic land regions, land areas, and major rivers access washington almanac, furnishing more details on the state geography, geographical and land regions, climate and weather, elevation, land areas, bordering states, and other statistical data.
Access washington almanac, furnishing more details on the state geography, geographical and land regions, climate and weather, elevation, land areas, bordering states, and other statistical data. Use of these codes facilitates the interchange of data between federal agencies, state and local groups. It was founded on july 16, 1790, and today has a city population of 599,657 2009 estimate and an area of 68 square miles 177 sq km. Rainier, in the state of washington, suggests itself also in this. Origin of washington geographic names continued is an article from the washington historical quarterly, volume 11. Handbook on geographical names south african geographical names council. Edmond meany was a professor of history at the university of washington in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. View and print an washington precipitation map here. Geographical use of the definite article, the grammarly. But the execution fails at times and at times, it fails big time. Manson is an unincorporated community and censusdesignated place in chelan county in the u. California place names, 40th anniversary edition by erwin.
Under the legislated delegated authority of the minister for lands, landgate administers all official naming actions for western australia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It was named by the wilkes expedition, 1841, in honor of john polnell, quarter gunner in one of the crews. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Geographic names thirteen large books issued by the government comprise a perfect storehouse of valuable information. What are the geographical regions of washington state answers. The seventh edition is significantly expanded, with more than 6,200 entries, arranged. The city of wenatchee in eastern washington is the largest shipper of apples in the country and is often called the apple bowl of the world. What about dirtyface peak, frog heaven, or hee haw creek. They are the names of features on the earth that are natural, or manmade and adapted, and they can be populated or. A wide range of readers, from librarians and researchers to travellers and avocational historians, have come to depend on the book s exhaustive and sometimes quirky entries over the years. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
This anniversary edition concentrates on the origins of the names currently used for the cities, towns, settlements, mountains, and streams of california, with engrossing accounts of the history of their usage. Geographical use of the definite article the with country names. In celtic mythology, this is the mysterious island paradise to which the dead souls of heroes and the blessed are taken. Tabook point, on the western shore of toandos peninsula, dabob bay, in the eastern part of jefferson county. While there is a somewhat common perception that it rains all the time in washington, seattle actually ranks 44th among major u. This interesting book tells the history of various places in the state of washington and explains how some of the places got their names. Papua new guinea geographical names, map, geographic coordinates. The seventh edition is significantly expanded, with more. What are the geographical regions of washington state. How geography shapes international politics by colin.
An oregon classic since 1928, oregon geographic names is a comprehensive reference to placenames throughout the state. Origin of washington geographic names american history. The explanations of the origins of the names are informative, entertaining, readable and often humorous. Tabook point tzeetzeelalitch origin washington geographical names. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A geographic location code glc is an alphanumeric code that federal agencies use to identify geographic location. Olympic peninsula, blue mountains, the cascade mountains, puget lowlands, willapa hills, and the columbia basin. Geographic names of indian origin in washington state. Find an overview of washington geography, topography, geographic land regions, land areas, and major rivers. Page 35 between this island or rock, and the northern extreme of the land, there appeared to be a small opening, which flattered us with the hopes of finding an harbour.
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