Balsam Mountain (Greene County, New York)

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Balsam Mountain
Balsam Mountain (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 3,353 feet (1,022 m)
Coordinates 42°11′01″N74°23′15″W / 42.18361°N 74.38750°W / 42.18361; -74.38750 Coordinates: 42°11′01″N74°23′15″W / 42.18361°N 74.38750°W / 42.18361; -74.38750 [1]
Geography
Location Pine Hill, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS West Kill

Balsam Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York south-southwest of Pine Hill. It was formally known as Sheril Mountain. Mount Sherrill is located east-southeast, and Halcott Mountain is located west-southwest of Balsam Mountain.

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References

  1. "Balsam Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2018-04-05.