Twisp River

Twisp River
Location of the mouth of the Twisp River in Washington
Twisp River (the United States)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyOkanogan
Physical characteristics
SourceCascade Range
 • coordinates48°27′47″N 120°36′4″W / 48.46306°N 120.60111°W / 48.46306; -120.60111
MouthMethow River
 • coordinates
48°22′6″N 120°7′6″W / 48.36833°N 120.11833°W / 48.36833; -120.11833
 • elevation
1,575 ft (480 m)
Length26 mi (42 km)

The Twisp River is a tributary of the Methow River, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is about 26 miles (42 km) long. The name of the river comes from the Okanagan placename [txwə́c’p], perhaps meaning "wasp" or "yellowjacket".

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