Bertrand Creek is a
stream
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in the
U.S. state
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of
Washington
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and the
Canadian province
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of
British Columbia
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. Bertrand Creek is 9.8 miles long and drains into the Nooksack River 3 miles south of Lynden. This cross-border stream is the largest lowland tributary of the Nooksack River.
Bertrand Creek was named after James Bertrand, a pioneer settler.
See also
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List of rivers of Washington (state)
This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Washington.
By drainage basin
This list is arranged by drainage basin. Respective tributaries are indented under each larger stream's name and are ordered downstream to upstream.
Strait of Georgia ...
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List of rivers of British Columbia
The following is a partial list of rivers of British Columbia, organized by drainage basin, watershed. Some large creeks are included either because of size or historical importance
(See Alphabetical List of British Columbia rivers ). Also includ ...
References
Rivers of Whatcom County, Washington
Rivers of Washington (state)
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