Jack Creek (Nevada) Explained

Jack Creek is a stream in Elko County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The community of Jack Creek, Nevada, is near the stream.^[1]

History

Jack Creek was named for P. J. "Old Jack" Harrington, an early rancher.^[2]

Features

Point	Coordinates (links to map & photo sources)
Chicken Creek Summit (source of creek)	41.5769°N -116.0098°W
Jacks Peak (mouth of creek)	41.4902°N -116.1023°W

See also

• List of rivers of Nevada

Notes and References

1. Book: Carlson, Helen S.. Nevada Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary. 1 January 1974. University of Nevada Press. 978-0-87417-094-8. 143.
2. Book: Hall, Shawn. Connecting the West: Historic Railroad Stops and Stage Stations of Elko County, Nevada. 2002. University of Nevada Press. 978-0-87417-499-1. 7.