McMurdy Hill

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McMurdy Hill
McMurdy Hill (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 2,267 feet (691 m)
Coordinates 42°21′54″N74°43′34″W / 42.36500°N 74.72611°W / 42.36500; -74.72611 Coordinates: 42°21′54″N74°43′34″W / 42.36500°N 74.72611°W / 42.36500; -74.72611 , 42°22′59″N74°43′21″W / 42.38306°N 74.72250°W / 42.38306; -74.72250 [1]
Geography
Location Harpersfield, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Hobart

McMurdy Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York south-southwest of Harpersfield. Jaclyn Hill is located northeast, Gunhouse Hill is located north, and Oak Hill is located south of McMurdy Hill.

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References

  1. "McMurdy Hill". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2018-04-05.