Iron Creek

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

For the creek in South Dakota, see Lakota Lake.
For the unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan, see Iron Creek, Michigan.

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

See also

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

52.7152778°N 111.2330556°W / 52.7152778; -111.2330556



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