Clum Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,385 feet (727 m) |
Coordinates | 42°11′02″N74°07′54″W / 42.1839774°N 74.1315286°W Coordinates: 42°11′02″N74°07′54″W / 42.1839774°N 74.1315286°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | S of Tannersville, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Hunter |
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