Fan Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,133 feet (650 m) |
Coordinates | 42°27′29″N74°41′09″W / 42.45806°N 74.68583°W Coordinates: 42°27′29″N74°41′09″W / 42.45806°N 74.68583°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | North Kortright, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Harpersfield |
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