| Language of origin |
English language
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| Feature Type: | Creek (1) - Watercourse, usually smaller than a river. |
| Status: |
Not official
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| Other Names: |
Negro Creek
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| Relative Location: |
Flows SE then N into Negro Lake, N side of Moyie River, SW of Cranbrook, Kootenay Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: |
49°25'40"N, 115°56'35"W at the approximate mouth of this feature. |
| Datum: |
WGS84 |
| NTS Map: |
82G/5 |
| Related Maps: |
82F/8 82G/5
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Origin Notes and History:
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Nigger Creek was approved in the 1930 B.C. Gazetteer. Changed to Negro Creek 3 May 1961 on OBF 3177 and confirmed 7 November 1962 on 82F/SE.
Source: Canadian Geographical Names Database, Ottawa
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