Name: Lance Creek

County: Niobrara

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GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1043831W

Latitude: 430157N

Legal Description:

Elevation:  4400/1341

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Lance Creek (the stream) was named for the black or water ash, which grew along its banks. The Indians used the wood for spear handles, staves and battle axe handles. White settlers gave the creek this name because they thought the wood resembled the lance wood of Brazil.

Source: WPA

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History:

Lance Creek Post Office was established in November, 1919.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Lance Creek

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