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Balsam Lake (Put-in Point)
Water Type: Lake
Latitude: 35.272858
Longitude: -82.969279
Waterbody: Balsam Lake
Water Class: I
Putin Name: Balsam Lake
Launch Type: Primitive
Restrooms: No
