West Branch | |
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Coordinates: 43°22′19″N75°28′56″W / 43.37194°N 75.48222°W Coordinates: 43°22′19″N75°28′56″W / 43.37194°N 75.48222°W | |
County | Oneida |
Town | Lee |
Elevation | 308 m (1,010 [1] ft) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 13363 |
Area code(s) | 315 |
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