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- ↑ Fetzer, Leland (2005-01-01). San Diego County Place Names, A to Z. Sunbelt Publications, Inc. ISBN 9780932653734.
- ↑ Gudde, Erwin Gustav; Bright, William (2004-01-01). California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names. University of California Press. p. 273. ISBN 9780520242173.