Morris Hill

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Morris Hill
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Morris Hill
Location of Morris Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,310 feet (700 m)
Coordinates 42°10′24″N74°35′49″W / 42.17333°N 74.59694°W / 42.17333; -74.59694 Coordinates: 42°10′24″N74°35′49″W / 42.17333°N 74.59694°W / 42.17333; -74.59694 [1]
Geography
Location Arkville, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Fleischmanns

Morris Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northeast of Arkville. Fleischmann Mountain is located southeast and Hog Mountain is located northeast of Morris Hill.

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Catskill Mountains Large area in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of New York

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