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References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Little Eau Pleine River
- ↑ "UW14-UW18.pdf" (PDF).
- ↑ "The banks of the little Eau Pleine". Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ↑ Hoffman, Mike. "Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin". The Menominee Clans Story. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
- ↑ "Wild Rice". Indian Country Wisconsin. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
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