| Filer Hill | |
|---|---|
  Filer Hill Location of Filer Hill within New York | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,942 feet (592 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°27′40″N75°15′25″W / 42.46111°N 75.25694°W Coordinates: 42°27′40″N75°15′25″W / 42.46111°N 75.25694°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Rootville, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Gilbertsville |
Filer Hill is a mountain in the Central New York region of New York. It is located east of Rootville, New York. [2]
A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.
Central New York is the central region of New York State, roughly including the following counties and cities:
New York, officially the State of New York, is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that formed the United States. With an estimated 19.54 million residents in 2018, it is the fourth most populous state. To distinguish the state from the city in the state with the same name, it is sometimes called New York State.
