Dove Creek (Colorado)

Dove Creek viewed from a bridge on Main Street in Dove Creek, Colorado

Dove Creek is a stream in Dolores County, Colorado, United States.[1] It takes its name from the abundance of doves historically native to the area.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dove Creek (Colorado)
  2. ↑ Dawson, John Frank. Place Names in Colorado: Why 700 Communities Were So Named, 150 of Spanish or Indian Origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 18.

37°37′59″N 108°54′57″W / 37.63306°N 108.91583°W / 37.63306; -108.91583

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