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Tolt River |
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The Tolt River is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains in north central King County in the U.S. state of Washington. The river begins at the confluence of the North Fork Tolt and South Fork Tolt rivers. It flows southwest joining the Snoqualmie River near Carnation, Washington. The Tolt River watershed is part of the larger Snohomish River and Puget Sound drainage basin. The name "Tolt" comes from the Lushootseed village name /túlq/. The South Fork Tolt watershed provides drinking water for Seattle area residents. Source North Fork Tolt River 47°41'44"N 121°49'14"W Secondary source South Fork Tolt River Mouth Snoqualmie River 47°38'24"N 121°55'25"W |
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PO.131.0021 - Tolt River at Tolt, Wash. Natural state. The picture is of the Tolt River before it joins the Snoqualmie River. There are trees along the bank, and gravel can be seen at the right. There are several logs on the left of the river. Tree-covered mountains in distance.
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