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