Iron Creek

Iron Creek is a stream in Alberta, Canada.[1] It is a tributary of the Battle River.

Iron Creek received its name from the Cree Indians of the area, on account of an iron meteorite unearthed near its course.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Iron Creek". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  2. ↑ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 68.

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