cellos/DomesticNames_AllStates_Text huggingface dataset:
Halibut Cove (Bay), Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska (59.5991667, -151.1855556)
Description: on E shore of Kachemak Bay, Kenai Peninsula, 12 mi. ESE of Homer, Chugach Mts. 3 miles wide.
History: Named by W. H. Dall, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS), in 1880.
Navy Peak (Summit), Wrangell County, Alaska (56.0694017, -132.3852204)
Description: 2.5 mi. N of McHenry Inlet, on Etolin I., Alex. Arch.
History: Named in 1886 by Lieutenant Commander A. S. Snow, U.S. Navy (USN); name published in 1887 on U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Chart 706.
Mount Ost (Summit), Nome County, Alaska (65.2129203, -162.7932744)
Description: In the Bendeleben Mountains, 10.0 km (6.2 mi) NNE of the confluence of Telephone Creek and Windy Creek, 19.5 km (12.1 mi) NNW of Omilak Mountain, 64.4 km (40 mi) NE of White Mountain and Council.
History: Named for Rev Ludvig E. Ost (1885-1989), an educator, businessman, miner, US Marshall and member to the 18th Territorial House of Representatives from 1947-1949.
Mount Bertha (Summit), Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska (58.6862614, -137.027231)
Description: In Glacier Bay National Monument, in Fairweather Range, 22 mi. N of Icy Point and 70 mi. NW of Hoonah, St. Elias Mts.
History: Published in 1910 by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) on Chart 8306.
City of Quincy (Civil), Norfolk County, Massachusetts (42.262159, -71.0072208)
History: Settled in 1625, incorporated as a town in 1792, and as a city in 1888.  Named by the General Court in honor of Colonel John Quincy (1689-1767), resident of that part of Braintree incorporated in the new town; member of MA House of Representatives, and councillor for 40 years (MA-T1/p38)
Arch Point (Cape), Aleutians East County, Alaska (54.4075, -164.5669444)
Description: 2 mi. SW of Promontory Hill, on S coast of Unimak I., Aleutian Islands.
History: So named in 1901 by Ferdinand Westdahl, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS), because the point consists of "A rocky projection, 40 feet high, with an arch through the extremity of the point."
Diamond Creek (Stream), Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, Alaska (64.3136111, -155.1827778)
Description: flows S to Quartz Creek, 12 mi. SE of Long and 31 mi. SSE of Ruby, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts. 1 mile long.
History: Prospectors' name reported in 1913 by Eakin (1914, pl.3), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The stream's identity is in doubt.
Pirate Creek (Stream), Denali County, Alaska (63.35, -150.5358333)
Description: Located in Denali National Park, heads west of Muldrow Glacier and flows north and west to East Fork Clearwater Creek, 13 miles southeast of Wonder Lake, Alaska Range; the two branches forming its headwaters flow parallel with the west side of Muldow Glacier, which runs through the ridge west of the glacier.
History: So named in 1923 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because "the drainage of this creek is a good illustration of stream piracy."
Flat Creek (Stream), Bethel (CA) County, Alaska (62.0786111, -158.2188889)
Description: flows S to its junction with Dunlin Creek to form Crooked Creek, 15 mi. NW of village of Crooked Creek and 43 mi. NW of Sleetmute, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts. 4.7 miles long.
History: Prospectors' name obatined in 1913 by Eakin (1914, pl. 1), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
East Fork Hinds Branch (Stream), Blanco County, Texas (30.1057636, -98.441966)
Description: Heads 1.6 km (1 mi) WNW of Duncan Spring, flows generally S into Hinds Branch 1.1 km (0.7 mi) N of the Blanco River.
History: Named for Eli C. Hinds (1819-1879),an early settler in Blanco County.
Surprise Lake (Reservoir), Morris County, New Jersey (40.954098, -74.3541941)
Description: Approx. 18 acres; located in Montville Township and Kinnelon Borough, just N of Waughaw Mountain
History: The name Surprise Lake refers to the Surprise Mining Company, which in the late 19th century made a significant investment in the processing of gold that was reported to have been found in the area. However, it was later determined that the enterprise was a hoax aimed at boosting local land values. A proposal to change the name of Surprise Lake was rejected by the US BGN in August 2014.
Pampticough Precinct (historical) (Civil), Beaufort County, North Carolina (35.5834968, -76.8329973)
Description: incomplete record
History: Formed from part of Bath County on 3 December 1705 along with Archdale Precinct and Wickham Precinct.  Named for the Pamlico (Pampitcough) River.  The name was changed to Beaufort County circa 1712.
Khayyam Creek (Stream), Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, Alaska (67.8141667, -142.6872222)
Description: flows NE to Pass Creek 7 mi. NNE of Lois Dome and 50 mi. N of  Coleen Mtn., Brooks Range
History: Local name reported in 1956 by T. E. Taylor, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Rua Cove (Bay), Chugach County, Alaska (60.3486111, -147.6377778)
Description: E side of Knight's Island, Prince William Sound, 16 mi. NE of Chenega, Chugach Mountains.
History: Name used by local miners and reported in 1908 by U. S. Grant and D. F. Higgins (in Brooks and others, 1910, pl. 4), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It was probably named for Charles Rua who operated 2 mines near here in 1908.
Jim Karse Slough (Stream), Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, Alaska (66.1963889, -148.4541667)
Description: a channel of the Yukon River, flows W 23 mi. NE of Stevens Village, Yukon Flats.
History: Named for "a local pioneer" who in 1916 had a cabin on  this channel, according to William Yanert's manuscript map (Stuck, 1917, Map  facing p. 122). Yanert referred to the place as "Carses."
Granite Creek (Stream), Nome (CA) County, Alaska (64.6741667, -166.0063889)
Description: flows NW to Sinuk River, 21 mi. NW of Nome, Seward Peninsula High. 2.5 miles long.
History: Prospectors name published as Granit on the 1900 Map of Nome Peninsula by J. M. Davidson and B. D. Blakeslee.
Graciosa Ridge (Ridge), Santa Barbara County, California (34.8338643, -120.4048714)
Description: 2 miles long. In the Solomon Hills, bound on the east by Solomon Canyon, on the west by Graciosa Canyon, and 4.8 km (3 mi) southeast of Orcutt; [east end] 345020N1202345W, [west end] 345008N1202524W. (US-T121)
Eagle Creek (Stream), North Slope County, Alaska (69.3844444, -146.0608333)
Description: Heads in Franklin Mts., flows W through the Ikiakpuk Valley to the Canning River 1 mi. S of junction of Cache Creek, 44 mi. NW of Mount Michelson, Arctic Slope. 23 miles long.
History: Named by S. J. Marsh, prospector, about 1902 (Leffingwell, 1919, p. 95).
Berg Lake (Lake), Chugach County, Alaska (60.4079254, -143.8028233)
Description: at 1961 terminus of Steller Glacier, 1 mi. SE of Doughton Peak and 66 mi. E of Cordova, Chugach Mts.
History: The local name First Berg Lake was reported in 1905 by G. C. Martin (1908, pl. 2), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It applied originally to the largest and most  western of the Berg Lakes. The recent retreat of the Steller and Bering Glaciers form one lake now called Berg Lake. See also Fifth Lake. form one  lake now called Berg Lake. See ald Berg and Third Berg Lakes to
Vasilief Rock (Island), Sitka County, Alaska (56.8177778, -135.5402778)
Description: on W coast of Baranof I., 1.3 mi. S of Biorka I. and 19 mi. SW of Sitka; Alex. Arch.
History: named "Mel Vasileva," meaning "Vasilev's Shoal," in 1809  by the Russians.
Tasnuna Glacier (Glacier), Chugach County, Alaska (60.9957704, -145.4986883)
Description: Heads 13 mi. NW of Cordova Peak, trends NE to its 1953 terminus, 3.4 mi. SE of Marshall Pass, and 28 mi. SE of Valdez, Chugach Mts.
History: Named in 1963 by A. S. Post, University of Washington, "for the  Tasnuna River."
Oruktalik Entrance (Channel), North Slope County, Alaska (70.0705556, -142.9202778)
Description: In the off-shore bar between and connecting the Beaufort Sea and Oruktalik Lagoon, 17 mi ESE of Barter Island, Arctic Plain.
History: Local name derived from the Eskimo name for Griffin Point, reported by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1952.
Parker Point (Cape), Hoonah-Angoon (CA) County, Alaska (57.6125, -134.6730556)
Description: 8 mi. NW of Angoon, on W coast of Admiralty I., Alex. Arch.
History: Discovered by Lieutenant Whidbey, Royal Navy (RN), July 20, 1794, and named by  Captain Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN), probably for Sir Peter Parker of the British Admiralty (Wagner, 1937, p. 401).
Town of Swampscott (Civil), Essex County, Massachusetts (42.4679873, -70.8923851)
Description: Located on Massachusetts Bay, S of Salem; Essex County (US-T121).
History: Settled in 1629, incorporated as a town in 1852. May have been derived from the Indian 'Winneasguam' of 'Winnipesiekett,' meaning 'pleasant water place' (MA-T1/p45).
Hutchings Creek (Stream), Madera County, California (37.7088202, -119.3115356)
Description: In Yosemite National Park, heads on the west slope of Mount Lyell, flows southwest to the Lyell Fork Merced River, 24 km (15 mi) east-southeast of Yosemite Village.  (US-T121)
History: Named for James M Hutchings, native of England who came to California in 1849 and wrote enthusiastically about this area.  (US-T121)
Harrys Ridge (Ridge), Skamania County, Washington (46.2753035, -122.1739623)
Description: On the W shore of Spirit Lake, east of Johnston Ridge and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) N of 1980 Crater of Mount Saint Helens.
History: Named for Harry R. Truman (1895-1980), who owned the Saint Helens Lodge near the S end of the ridge and who was killed by the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
Coffman Island (Island), Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) County, Alaska (56.0294444, -132.8416667)
Description: at SE end of Kashevarof Passage, on NE coast of Prince of Wales I., Alex. Arch. 1 mile long.
History: Named in 1886 by Lieutenant Commander A. S. Snow, U.S. Navy (USN), for Lieutenant Dewitt Coffman, U.S. Navy (USN), a member of his party.
Box Butte County (Civil), Box Butte County, Nebraska (42.2197535, -103.0857035)
Description: Located in western Nebraska, 39 km (24 mi) northeast of the community of Scotts Bluff.  County Seat:  Alliance.
History: Named for the large box shaped feature located about 9.7 km 96 mi) north of Alliance.  Formed from Dawes County and established on 2 November 1886 and named for a large rectangular butte situated near Alliance.  (NE-T18/p20)
Pinnacle Rock (Island), Chugach County, Alaska (59.7926, -144.6041)
Description: in Gulf of Alaska, 0.4 mi. SW of Cape St. Elias, Kayak I., Malaspina Coastal Plain.
History: Descriptive name reported in 1903 by J. F. Pratt, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS); published in 1904 on Chart 8513.
Anvil Creek (Stream), Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, Alaska (63.1333333, -156.4977778)
Description: flows NE to Immoko River, 0.8 mi. SE of Ophir and 31 mi. NW of McGrath, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts. 1.8 miles long.
History: Prospectors' name obtained in 1933 by J. B. Mertie, Jr., (in Smith, P. S., 1936, pl. 4), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Cape Chiniak (Cape), Kodiak Island County, Alaska (57.6205556, -152.1566667)
Description: S point of entrance to Chiniak Bay, 15 mi. SE of Kodiak, Kodiak I.
History: Aleut name reported in 1888 by Lieutenant Commander Tanner, U.S. Navy (USN), of the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF) steamer Abatross. Named "Cape Greville" on June 8, 1778, by Captain  Cook (1785, v. 2, p. 405-406) who wrote, "The land here forms a point, which  was named Cape Greville * * * and is distant fifteen leagues from Cape St.  Hermogenes, in the direction of South, 17degrees W * * *." Baker (1906, p.  179) reports "von Langsdorf(f) identifies it (Cape Chiniak) with Cape Hermogenes of Bering, 1741. The Russians usually called it 'Tolstoi' (broad)  * * *." This is incorrect as the name "Tolstoy" is applied to Cape Greville by the Russians. This feature was identified as "Mys Chiniatskiy," or "Chiniat Cape," by Sarichev (1826, map 16) and as "Mys Chiniak," or Chiniak Cape," by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map 23). See Cape Greville.
Siketi Sound (Bay), Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) County, Alaska (55.4158333, -133.6316667)
Description: between Baker and Cone Is., Alex. Arch.
History: Tlingit Indian name meaning "sea otter" given in 1924 by  U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS); taken from Siketi Point. Baker (1906, p. 558) published the name "Sea Otter Harbor" for this feature. "This place may be the one so named by J. Meares, 1788. The identity is doubtful."
Burtons Peak (Summit), Essex County, New York (44.1925, -73.8586111)
Description: Located within Adirondack Park/High Peaks Wilderness, 5.9 mi SE of North Elba, 11 mi SSE of Little Whiteface Mountain
History: Named for Harold B. “Hal” Burton (1908-1992), pioneering American skier, Adirondack woodsman, author, journalist, and World War II veteran
Black Creek (Stream), Chugach County, Alaska (60.9119444, -146.7266667)
Description: flows to Valdez Arm Prince William Sound, 42 mi. NW of Cordova, Chugach Mts. 1.5 miles long.
History: Local name reported by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (in Brooks and others, 1913, pl. 4). Name probably derived from nearby Black Point.
Constantine Harbor (Bay), Chugach County, Alaska (60.3547222, -146.6313889)
Description: on Hinchinbrook I., 35 mi. SW of Cordova, Chugach Mts. 3 miles long.
History: A Russian chart dated 1802, shows a fortified post and harbor at this location by the name of "Czar Konstantin and Helena." In 1830, Ivan Chernof of the Russian American Co. referred to it as "Konstantin Harbor." The English form "Constantine," was first reported by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1904. Captain Portlock (1789, map facing p. 227), RN who, with Captain Dixon, Royal Navy (RN), explored the region in 1787, called it "Brooks Harbor."
Sixmile Lake (Lake), Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska (59.9817904, -154.8061279)
Description: between SE end of Lake Clark and Newhalen River, 16 mi. N of Iliamna Aleutian Range
History: Local descriptive name reported in 1902 by A. G. Maddren, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The native name for this feature was shown as "Nondalton" on a  manuscript map by J. W. Walker and as "Noondalty" (Nundalti) on an Alaska Short Line Railway manuscript map by W. E. Smith.
Whitecap Knoll (Summit), Wheeler County, Oregon (44.937248, -120.419141)
Description: Located just outside the boundaries of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 1.9 km (1.2 mi) north-northeast of Camp Hancock, 3.2 km (2 mi) south of Iron Mountain.
History: Descriptive name for a small, conical hill, with red claystones at its base and a white volcanic tuff at its top.  This distinctive landmark is the site of recent geological research which has uncovered the existence of fossil mammals and plants.
Boe Lake (Lake), Becker County, Minnesota (46.9089672, -96.0152554)
Description: 98 acres; in Hamden Township, 4 miles NE of Lake Park, E of Seebold Lake; Secs 29&32, T140N R42W, Fifth Principal Meridian
History: Named for the family who farmed next to the lake in the early 1900s.
Bear Creek (Stream), Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska (65.3305556, -146.4730556)
Description: flows SE to Sourdough Creek, 9 mi. S of Mount Prindle and 76 mi. SW of Circle, Yukon 1-en- Tanana High.
History: Prospectors' name reported in 1954 or 1955 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)  topographers.
Cone Mountain (Summit), Wrangell County, Alaska (56.5251966, -131.7223828)
Description: 5.5 mi. S of Alaska-Canada boundary, 26 mi. NE of Wrangell,  Coast Mts.
History: Name published in 1899 by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS), which had erroneously published the name "Cane" in 1891 for this feature.