Fords Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,821 feet (860 m) |
Coordinates | 42°10′27″N74°44′35″W / 42.17417°N 74.74306°W Coordinates: 42°10′27″N74°44′35″W / 42.17417°N 74.74306°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Bovina Center, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Andes |
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