Name: Battle Creek

 

County: Carbon

 

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Longitude:  1071346W

Latitude: 410137N

 

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Elevation: 6686/2038

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Feature Type: Stream

 

Origin of Name:

Near the confluence of Battle Creek and Little Snake River, south of Battle Mountain, a party of American Fur Company trappers, including Henry Fraeb (Frapp) and Jim Baker, was attacked by Cheyenne and Sioux in 1841. Several trappers were killed.

Source: Wyoming Guide

 

Jim Baker, with a few companions, about 1841, were caught by Indians between Battle Creek and Snake River and a fierce battle ensued. The whites dug pits in the brush and stood them off for two days, killing some of them; the attack was abandoned and they all escaped. 

Source: WPA

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Cottonwood Rim

 

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