Name: Crazy Woman Creek

 

County: Johnson

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1060754W

Latitude: 442859N

 

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Elevation: 3743/1141

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Stream

 

Origin of Name:

Originally named “Withko Win” or “Prostitute Creek” by the Indians. Changed by interpretation to “Crazy Woman”. The Indian tradition for the name’s origin is that a long time ago the people of several Indian Nations met on the stream peacefully and had a big dance which was prolonged beyond the usual length of time; they became so well acquainted that a great deal of immorality followed before the gathering was broken up. Another story goes that the creek was named after a demented woman who lived along its banks for many years. It is a well known fact that the early Indians would not molest a demented person. History tells us of scouts and soldiers who feigned insanity when captured by the Indians in order to save their lives. 

Source: WPA

 

Other Names: Prostitute Creek, Withko Win

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Mitchell Draw

 

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