Wells Creek
| Wells Creek | |
|---|---|
Location of the mouth of Wells Creek in Washington Wells Creek (the United States) | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| Counties | Whatcom County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Between Ptarmigan and Lasiocarpa Ridge |
| • location | North Cascades, Washington |
| • coordinates | 48°49′25″N 121°44′37″W / 48.8236111°N 121.7436111°W |
| Mouth | Nooksack River |
• location | At the base of Nooksack Falls, Washington |
• coordinates | 48°54′18″N 121°48′32″W / 48.905°N 121.8088889°W |
Wells Creek is a swift creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It is a tributary of the Nooksack River, joining the river just below Nooksack Falls. It is best known for having six major waterfalls along its course. Wells Creek was named for Hamilton C. Wells who prospected the area in the 1880s and 1890s.