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I keep seeing "Fiery Gizzard" and have to laugh every time. Where is that area? How did it get its name?

What are some others?

The one I can think of right now is Mollie's Nipple... and there's not just one, but TWO in two separate locations in southern Utah.

I imagine they looked like..... A NIPPLE!! duh!! Guess those Mormons weren't too repressed. lol

I also like the name Cripple Creek. As in Colorado. Not sure about its derivation (sp?).
lizs
12:57:28 PM
10/28/02

Mianus, CN
Artex
1:02:03 PM
10/28/02

Ummmmmm... how do you say that?? LOL
lizs
1:03:54 PM
10/28/02

.....how about this...
...Intercourse, PA
stratusloop
1:05:21 PM
10/28/02

In the Mon:
The Pig's Ear
Geobeet
1:06:34 PM
10/28/02

Bulls Gap, TN

Do you want to know how they got their name????
chili36
1:09:21 PM
10/28/02

I'm all ears, LOL, get it?
Geobeet
1:12:30 PM
10/28/02

Pray, MT in Paradise Valley.
newgirl
1:19:31 PM
10/28/02

Well...
There is Manlove Avenue in Hightstown, NJ and a Gayboy Ct in Red Bank but most people are probably most afraid of SHADES OF DEATH RD.
Violin
1:25:06 PM
10/28/02

If you think I'm going to click on those names Fester-Foot, you are starkravingloonyinsane! I ain't a gonna touch 'em!
Geobeet
1:27:15 PM
10/28/02

They go to mapquest, Geobeet. I think...... lol
lizs
1:28:41 PM
10/28/02

Yeah, right! Mapquest my left foot (oh, it's been done?)!
Geobeet
1:29:34 PM
10/28/02

Didja know that if you 'right click' on a link and look under properties, you'll see the URL?
Violin
1:30:56 PM
10/28/02

Big Gulch
stumprider
1:31:14 PM
10/28/02

Bucksnort, TN
bbinkley
1:31:21 PM
10/28/02

Hell is in the lower penninsula of Michigan. Paradise is in the upper penninsula.

Also, Climax, MI near Jackson.

Oh, also Gay, in the U.P. Good bar there. The Gay Bar. I have pictures from it. :)
Smiley girl
1:35:30 PM
10/28/02

"Big Butt" ridge on the AT.
"Woody Gap" in "Chattahoochee" NF.
"Big Bone Lick" SP in KY.
I'll think of more later...
walkincrow
1:37:07 PM
10/28/02

And the most redundant: Recluse, Montana
aero
1:37:17 PM
10/28/02

there's also a ridge in the Smokies called "Paul's Bunion"
walkincrow
1:38:41 PM
10/28/02

Big Bone Lick S.P. in KY of all places.
Briar Rabbit
1:38:46 PM
10/28/02

Fairy Stone SP in Virginia

Big Assawoman Bay in Virginia
Geobeet
1:40:34 PM
10/28/02

What in tarnation???
What up 'crow long time no speak?
Briar Rabbit
1:42:06 PM
10/28/02

Good one Aero!
newgirl
1:53:11 PM
10/28/02

South Dakota is the place you otta be!
Hmmmm, South Dakota must have had an interesting history with Gayville, Oral and Bonesteel.

And for the those with a lisp.....Asthol, SD
aero
1:54:35 PM
10/28/02

Woops, it's Athol!
aero
1:56:13 PM
10/28/02

Idaho
Chicken Dinner Road
Frozen Dog Road
Boise, Idaho is not in Boise County
mtn gal
2:00:01 PM
10/28/02

Briar; long story but this time I'm back for real.

Fair warning.
walkincrow
2:20:29 PM
10/28/02

Loooooooost Innnnnnnnn Spaaaaaaaaace
Mars, PA is very close to Moon Twp.
Buddur
2:30:46 PM
10/28/02

...how about....
Bird in Hand, PA

which happens to be down the road from previously mentioned
Intercourse, PA
stratusloop
2:35:08 PM
10/28/02

Meow!
mrhyde
2:54:02 PM
10/28/02

you can call me a redneck..

I used to live on Cow Path Lane. PA
mapleleaf
2:56:45 PM
10/28/02

Meow!
mrhyde
2:58:17 PM
10/28/02

Meow!
mrhyde
3:00:27 PM
10/28/02

Idaho
Rough and Ready, Ca.
Coon Butt Mtn., GSMNP
treebait
4:06:16 PM
10/28/02

I believe there is a place in KY called 'Big Bone Lick'.

That's pretty funny.
switchback
4:30:20 PM
10/28/02

an obvious and easily over looked one:

Oxnard Ca... who names a city after a bulls nut?
donman
4:38:21 PM
10/28/02

We had a few running jokes before and during our trip to Camel's Hump, VT. This website reminds you not to forget the apostrophe (Rated PG-13).
Violin
4:42:46 PM
10/28/02

I always wondered how camels had sex.
treebait
4:46:37 PM
10/28/02

Treebait, you can now die happy


lol
mapleleaf
4:49:09 PM
10/28/02

Sheesh.
MaryPhyl
5:42:58 PM
10/28/02

Has any one seen the two street signs that show the corner of Banger and Leehver?
Uphill Klimber
6:16:21 PM
10/28/02

Hey Crow how the heck are ya???

BTW Violin I believe that most of the signs for Shades of Death Road now just say Shades.

I still have one of the old ones though!

Sgt Sharky is still chasin me.
sirpeteofmillwork
6:18:39 PM
10/28/02

Crazy Mnt!

8)
Crazy Mike Backpacks
6:20:46 PM
10/28/02

the iron nipple is a mountain in colorado
2SCOOPS
6:39:29 PM
10/28/02

I like that name!

8)
Crazy Mike Backpacks
6:50:21 PM
10/28/02

shades state park in indiana used to be shades of death park
2SCOOPS
7:28:35 PM
10/28/02

There's always good ol' Hell, Mi.
treebait
7:51:49 PM
10/28/02

Gays Mills, WI

also Embarass, WI
stumprider
8:14:11 PM
10/28/02

Near Gatlinburg, TN there is a Boogertown road. Driving to Fla once I swear there was a place called JJ's Seafood Reasturant and Mobile Home Park in Al. I have a picture somewhere...
Currahee
9:11:33 AM
10/29/02

Here in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, we have a restaurant named,

"Nicky's Chinese and Pizza!"

Never could understand.

BTW They are celebrating the 20th anniversary.
stumprider
9:19:10 AM
10/29/02

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