Olivine Creek

Olivine Creek is a creek located in the Similkameen region of British Columbia. The creek flows into the Tulameen River from the south side.[1] Olivine Creek is located about 3 miles up the river from the village of Tulameen, British Columbia. Olivine Creek was originally called Slate Creek. The Creek was discovered in 1885 and mined for gold and platinum.[2]

References

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

Coordinates: 49°32′N 120°49′W / 49.533°N 120.817°W / 49.533; -120.817


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