Jehu Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,060 feet (630 m) |
Coordinates | 41°57′09″N75°10′54″W / 41.95238°N 75.18163°W Coordinates: 41°57′09″N75°10′54″W / 41.95238°N 75.18163°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Hancock, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Hancock |
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