 Have you ever wondered how the many unique landforms in Wyoming got their names? Like this majestic bluff behind me known as Crow Heart Butte. There is quite a story behind the naming of this historic clay and sandstone structure located on the northwest corner of the Wind River Indian Reservation. In the early 1860s, pressure from white settlers forced the eastern Shoshone tribe to make the Wind River Valley a more permanent home. But also during this time, the Crow Indians led by Chief Big Robber were also vying for a share of this valley's rich natural resources. In an effort to secure a compromise, Chief Wajaki, the Shoshone Chief, sent word to Chief Big Robber that his tribe could hunt along the nearby Owl Creek Mountain Range while the Shoshone continued to hunt the Wind River Range. This generous offer was denied by Chief Big Robber and a fierce five-day battle over the supremacy of hunting rights ensued between the tribes. As the battle raged on, both sides were losing many warriors. In an attempt to save lives, the two chiefs agreed to fight each other to the death. The winner would have the right to claim the prized Wind River Valley as their own. In the end, after a hard-fought battle, Chief Wajaki prevailed over Chief Big Robber and emerged from the battlefield with the Crow Chief's heart on his lands. Crow Heart Butte is thus named for this legendary Native American battle in Wind River Country. From the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service, I'm Mae Smith, exploring the nature of Wyoming.