Higley Mountain

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Higley Mountain
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Higley Mountain
Location of Higley Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,438 feet (743 m)
Coordinates 43°39′22″N74°50′02″W / 43.65611°N 74.83389°W / 43.65611; -74.83389 Coordinates: 43°39′22″N74°50′02″W / 43.65611°N 74.83389°W / 43.65611; -74.83389 [1]
Geography
Location NE of Atwell, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Limekiln Lake

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