The Klamath River's name was recorded by Europeans in the 19th century derived from the word "klamet" or the Klamath Tribe, but prior to white contact, many names were used to refer to the river, including "Ishkêesh" and "Koke".
The Klamath River's name was recorded by Europeans in the 19th century. This 19th century was derived from the word "klamet" or the Klamath Tribe. Many names were used to refer to the river and "Koke". This was prior to white contact. The river was including "Ishkêesh".