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References
- ↑ "Explore Designated Rivers". Rivers.gov. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ↑ "North Sylamore Creek". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "North Sylamore Creek Trail".
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