Clay Hill (New York)

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Clay Hill
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Clay Hill
Location of Clay Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 1,289 feet (393 m)
Coordinates 42°19′47″N74°26′50″W / 42.32972°N 74.44722°W / 42.32972; -74.44722 Coordinates: 42°19′47″N74°26′50″W / 42.32972°N 74.44722°W / 42.32972; -74.44722 [1]
Geography
Location Roxbury, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Prattsville

Clay Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York east-northeast of Roxbury. Negro Hill is located west and Ferris Hill is located northwest of Clay Hill.

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