Cross Mountain (Ulster County, New York)

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Cross Mountain
Location of Cross Mountain within New York
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Cross Mountain
Cross Mountain (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 2,503 feet (763 m)
Coordinates 42°01′10″N74°19′00″W / 42.01944°N 74.31667°W / 42.01944; -74.31667 [1]
Geography
Location Phoenicia, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Phoenicia

Cross Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York south of Phoenicia. Sheridan Mountain is located north, Terrace Mountain is located west, and Romer Mountain is located north of Cross Mountain.

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References

  1. "Cross Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved April 5, 2018.