Finch Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,995 feet (608 m) |
Coordinates | 43°21′36″N74°20′58″W / 43.36000°N 74.34944°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | SW of Wells, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Cathead Mountain |
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