Name: Hat Creek Stage Station

County: Niobrara

Authority Name: Hat Creek Stage Station (Wyo.)

GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1042035W

Latitude: 425550N 

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Elevation:  4465/1361

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Locale

Origin of Name:

Owing to depredations of Indians and attacks made on travelers by bandits and road agents, this outpost on Sage Creek, Niobrara County, became necessary for the Deadwood, Cheyenne Stage Line. It has been said that the station received its name from the head dress of a friendly Indian.

Source: WPA

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Hat Creek

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