Jockey Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 581 feet (177 m) |
Coordinates | 41°59′17″N74°03′12″W / 41.98806°N 74.05333°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Stony Hollow, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Kingston West |
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