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- ↑ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
- ↑ "Mansons Landing". BC Geographical Names.
Coordinates: 50°04′N124°59′W / 50.067°N 124.983°W
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