Ellisport bay, idaho

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Unfortunately, the National Archives is unlikely to have records on this topic, as naming local geographic features was typically not a federal function. In cases where the federal government picked an “official” name for their purposes, it was typically based on names that had already been assigned by explorers, settlers, and local residents. In many cases, terrain features acquired names through gradual, informal processes, and were passed on by word of mouth and used in writing without the origins ever having been explicitly explained in writing. Nevertheless, you may have better luck contacting state and local libraries, historical societies, and archives for assistance.

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Thank you for posting your request on History Hub! We regret the delayed response.

Unfortunately, the National Archives is unlikely to have records on this topic, as naming local geographic features was typically not a federal function. In cases where the federal government picked an “official” name for their purposes, it was typically based on names that had already been assigned by explorers, settlers, and local residents. In many cases, terrain features acquired names through gradual, informal processes, and were passed on by word of mouth and used in writing without the origins ever having been explicitly explained in writing. Nevertheless, you may have better luck contacting state and local libraries, historical societies, and archives for assistance.

We regret that we could not be of more help with your research.