Tilton River facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of Tilton River in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lewis |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Gifford Pinchot National Forest north of Morton 3,035 ft (925 m) 46°39′23″N 122°13′44″W / 46.65639°N 122.22889°W |
| River mouth | Cowlitz River Lake Mayfield 427 ft (130 m) 46°33′09″N 122°32′04″W / 46.55250°N 122.53444°W |
| Length | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 154 sq mi (400 km2) |
The Tilton River is a tributary of the Cowlitz River, in the U.S. state of Washington. Named for territorial surveyor James Tilton, it flows for about 29 miles (47 km), entirely within Lewis County.
Course
The Tilton River originates in the Cascade Range just north of Mount St. Helens and southwest of Mount Rainier. It flows south and west, joining the Cowlitz River in Lake Mayfield, near Mossyrock.
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