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- ↑ 2008 Control Section Maps (PDF) (Map). Oklahoma Department of Transportation. p. Stephens County 69. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
- ↑ Oklahoma Transportation Commission (May 7, 2018). "Minutes for the Transportation Committee Meeting" (PDF). Retrieved June 20, 2018.