Pakatakan Mountain

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Pakatakan Mountain
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Pakatakan Mountain
Location of Pakatakan Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,438 feet (743 m)
Coordinates 42°08′17″N74°38′28″W / 42.13806°N 74.64111°W / 42.13806; -74.64111 Coordinates: 42°08′17″N74°38′28″W / 42.13806°N 74.64111°W / 42.13806; -74.64111 [1]
Geography
Location Margaretville, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Margaretville

Pakatakan Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York southeast of Margaretville. Pakataghkan Mountain is the variant name. Kettle Hill is located north, Meade Hill is located east-northeast and Dry Brook Ridge is located southeast of Pakatakan Mountain.

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