BIG SPRINGS, NEB.—Named after several large springs in the vicinity. A noted camping ground on the Overland.
JULESBURG, NEB.—Named after an agent of the Overland Mail Co., variously referred to as Jules Bernard, Jules Beni, Jules Burg or Dirty Jules, who was at one time agent of the Stage Company at that point.
LODGE POLE, COLO.—From a stream of that name which the railroad follows for some little distance.
SIDNEY, NEB.—Named after Sidney Dillon, at one time president of the Union Pacific.
BROWNSON, NEB.—Called after a former General Freight Agent of the Company.
KIMBALL, NEB.—Named after Thos. L. Kimball, General Passenger Agent, and afterwards General Manager.
PINE BLUFFS, WYO.—Takes its name from the stunted growth along the adjacent bluffs.
HILLSDALE, WYO.—Named after an engineer, (Hill) who was killed here during the preliminary survey.
CHEYENNE, WYO.—From an Indian Tribe of that name. The word is supposed to be derived from the French "Chien" a dog and to mean Dog soldier. Other authorities connect it with the Indian word "Shallana" meaning red or red man.
BUFORD, WYO.—Named after old Ft. Buford.