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The Backbone

The Backbone is a stream bend in , . The Backbone is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dundee and Lamont.

Village
is a city in , , United States. The population was 198 at the time of the 2020 census. is situated 3½ km south of The Backbone.

Village
is a city in , , United States. The population was 429 at the time of the 2020 census. is situated 7 km west of The Backbone.

Village
Photo: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0.
is a city in , , United States. The population was 1,155 at the time of the 2020 United States census, down from 1,386 in 2000 census. is situated 9 km north of The Backbone.

The Backbone

Latitude
42.60665° or 42° 36′ 24″ north
Longitude
-91.56154° or 91° 33′ 42″ west
Elevation
304 metres (997 feet)
Open location code
86JCJC4Q+M9
Geo­Names ID
4847546
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Backbone State Park and Backbone State Park Historical Marker.

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