Iron Creek

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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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