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Avey Branch Launch (Put-in Point)
Water Type: Lake
Latitude: 35.372071
Longitude: -83.905891
Waterbody: Lake Santeetlah
Water Class: I
Putin Name: Avey Branch Launch
Launch Type: Motor
Restrooms: No
