The Moclips River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is about 12 miles (19 km) long. Its main tributary, the North Fork Moclips River, is longer than the main stem. The length of the North Fork, along with the lower main stem below the North Fork's confluence, is 17 miles (27 km).[2] The drainage basin of the Moclips River is 22.4 square miles (58 km²) in area.[3]

Moclips River
Location of the mouth of the Moclips River in Washington Show map of Washington (state) Moclips River (the United States) Show map of the United States
Location
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Grays Harbor
Physical characteristics
Source	Macafee Hill
• coordinates	47°16′27″N 124°2′33″W[1]
Mouth	Pacific Ocean
• coordinates	47°14′52″N 124°13′10″W[1]
• elevation	0 ft (0 m)
Length	12 mi (19 km)[2]
Basin size	22 sq mi (57 km2)[3]

Course

Both the Moclips River and its main tributary, the North Fork Moclips River, originate on the slopes of Macafee Hill. Both flow generally west. The North Fork joins the main river about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Pacific Ocean. The Moclips River empties into the Pacific near Moclips.

History

According to Edmond S. Meany the word moclips comes from a Quinault word meaning a place where girls were sent as they were approaching puberty.[4] However, according to William Bright, the name comes from the Quinault word meaning, simply, "large stream".[5]

See also

• List of rivers of Washington

References

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Fork Moclips River

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