Gifford Hill (Oneida County, New York)

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Gifford Hill
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Gifford Hill
Location of Gifford Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 1,063 feet (324 m)
Coordinates 43°17′19″N75°22′11″W / 43.28861°N 75.36972°W / 43.28861; -75.36972 Coordinates: 43°17′19″N75°22′11″W / 43.28861°N 75.36972°W / 43.28861; -75.36972 [1]
Geography
Location S of Westernville, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS North Western

Gifford Hill is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Western in Oneida County, south of Westernville.

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Central New York Region

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