Basic Creek

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Basic Creek is a stream in the U.S. state of New York. [1]

The name "Basic" is possibly derived from the Mahican language, meaning "stone". [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Basic Creek
  2. University of the State of New York Bulletin. University of the State of New York. 1914. p. 45.

Coordinates: 42°21′13″N74°03′15″W / 42.35361°N 74.05417°W / 42.35361; -74.05417