Boody Hill

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Boody Hill
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Boody Hill
Location of Boody Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 1,384 feet (422 m)
Coordinates 43°20′35″N75°18′44″W / 43.34306°N 75.31222°W / 43.34306; -75.31222 Coordinates: 43°20′35″N75°18′44″W / 43.34306°N 75.31222°W / 43.34306; -75.31222 [1]
Geography
LocationNW of Steuben, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS North Western

Boody Hill is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Steuben in Oneida County, northwest of Steuben.

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References

  1. "Boody Hill". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2017-12-08.