| Jacksons Seat | |
|---|---|
  Jacksons Seat Location of Jacksons Seat within New York  Jacksons Seat Jacksons Seat (the United States) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,384 feet (422 m) |
| Coordinates | 43°17′28″N74°15′23″W / 43.29111°N 74.25639°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | NE of Upper Benson, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Cathead Mountain |
Jacksons Seat is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
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