Pond Hill (Oneida County, New York)

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Pond Hill
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Pond Hill
Location of Pond Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 843 feet (257 m)
Coordinates 43°19′25″N75°40′13″W / 43.32361°N 75.67028°W / 43.32361; -75.67028 Coordinates: 43°19′25″N75°40′13″W / 43.32361°N 75.67028°W / 43.32361; -75.67028 [1]
Geography
Location WNW of Taberg, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Camden East

Pond Hill is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Annsville in Oneida County, west-northwest of Taberg.

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