Sequim Bay

Bay of Washington state, US

Sequim Bay is a bay in northwestern Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. The bay is on the Strait of Juan de Fuca of the Pacific Ocean and is located east of Sequim, Washington and north of Blyn. Sequim Bay is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long and slightly over 1 mile (1.6 km) wide at the mouth.

The name "Sequim" comes from a Native American word for "place for going to shoot," [1]

Sequim Bay State Park is located on the shore of Sequim Bay.

References

  1. ^ "Expert: Sequim Doesn't Mean Quiet Waters". NPR. 4 August 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  • U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sequim Bay

48°3′0″N 123°1′11″W / 48.05000°N 123.01972°W / 48.05000; -123.01972

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