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References
- ↑ Marion, John-Paul. "Big Thunder frozen in time". Superior Outdoors: 26–30. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
Coordinates: 48°17′15″N89°23′00″W / 48.28750°N 89.38333°W
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