Kalkberg

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Kalkberg
Location of Kalkberg within New York
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Kalkberg
Kalkberg (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 331 feet (101 m)
Coordinates 42°11′56″N73°54′10″W / 42.1989773°N 73.9029084°W / 42.1989773; -73.9029084 Coordinates: 42°11′56″N73°54′10″W / 42.1989773°N 73.9029084°W / 42.1989773; -73.9029084 [1]
Geography
LocationSE of Catskill, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Cementon

Kalkberg also known as "Collar Back" is a ridge in Greene County, New York. It is located in the Catskill Mountains southeast of Catskill. Kykuit is located east-northeast and Quarry Hill is located north of Kalkberg.

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References

  1. "Kalkberg". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2018-04-05.