Whychus Creek
Whychus Creek is a tributary of the Deschutes River in Deschutes and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. Formerly named Squaw Creek, considered derogatory in the 21st century, it was renamed in 2006.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Squaw Creek”, “Why-chus”, and “Wychus Creek”
Whychus Creek
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Jefferson, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Whychus Creek from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Venetian—“Whychus Creek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Whychus Creek”
- French: “Whychus Creek”
- German: “Whychus Creek”
- Japanese: “ホワイチャス・クリーク”
- Venetian: “Whychus”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Geneva and Crooked River Ranch.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Whychus Creek Canyon and Carcass Canyon.
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