Jack Creek is a stream in Elko County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. [1] The community of Jack Creek, Nevada, is near the stream. [2]
History
Jack Creek was named for P. J. "Old Jack" Harrington, an early rancher. [3]
Features
| Point |
Coordinates (links to map & photo sources) |
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| Chicken Creek Summit (source of creek) | 41°34′37″N 116°00′35″W / 41.5768501°N 116.0098105°W |
| Jacks Peak (mouth of creek) | 41°29′25″N 116°06′08″W / 41.4901836°N 116.1023116°W |
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jack Creek (Nevada)
- ^ Carlson, Helen S. (1 January 1974). Nevada Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary. University of Nevada Press. p. 143. ISBN 978-0-87417-094-8.
- ^ Hall, Shawn (2002). Connecting the West: Historic Railroad Stops and Stage Stations of Elko County, Nevada. University of Nevada Press. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-87417-499-1.
Municipalities and communities of
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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