Fort Nelson

geographical name

river 260 miles (418 kilometers) long in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, flowing northwest into the Liard River

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“Fort Nelson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fort%20Nelson. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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