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- ↑ N.L. Barlee (1973), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns, Canada West Publications
- ↑ "Nelson Star, 9 May 2015". www.nelsonstar.com.
- ↑ "Nelson Star, 16 May 2015". www.nelsonstar.com.
- ↑ "Nelson Star, 24 May 2015". www.nelsonstar.com.
- ↑ "Nelson Star, 31 May 2015". www.nelsonstar.com.
- ↑ "Kaslo River (river)". BC Geographical Names.
Coordinates: 49°54′18″N116°54′3″W / 49.90500°N 116.90083°W
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