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

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

Coordinates: 49°32′N 120°49′W / 49.533°N 120.817°W