Christines Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) NGVD 29 [1] |
Coordinates | 40°36′51″N75°15′20″W / 40.6142665°N 75.2554547°W Coordinates: 40°36′51″N75°15′20″W / 40.6142665°N 75.2554547°W [2] |
Geography | |
Location | Northampton County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Parent range | Reading Prong |
Topo map | USGS Hellertown |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Road |
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