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[Facts] Re: Origin of Natoma
anyone know the person or meaning and history behind the native american name, "Natoma" ?? I know its a hotel and a lake in CA. already,, but want the true stuff behind the name..I also know that the native american person in the old school show, "Grizzly Adams" is named Natoma too.......
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"Natomas" is a Maidu word meaning "north" or "upstream.
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