Camelhump

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Camelhump
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View of Camelhump (two closest humps right of pine trees) from Kane Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 2,192 feet (668 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°11′06″N74°29′22″W / 43.1850706°N 74.4893080°W / 43.1850706; -74.4893080 [1]
Geography
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Camelhump
Location of Camelhump within New York
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Camelhump (the United States)
LocationNNW of Caroga Lake, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Caroga Lake

Camelhump is a mountain in the Adirondack Mountains region of New York. It is located north-northwest of the Hamlet of Caroga Lake. Kane Mountain is located west, Canada Lake is located southwest and Stewart Lake is located east of Camelhump.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Camelhump". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved June 23, 2019.