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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Waxahachie
- 1 2 3 Association, Texas State Historical. "Blue Wing Lake". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- 1 2 "Blue Wing Lake, Texas | Lake, Fishing & Travel Info". Lake-Link. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ↑ "Blue Wing Lake, Bexar County, Texas". digital.utsa.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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