Prospect Hill (Augusta, New York)

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Prospect Hill
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Prospect Hill
Location of Prospect Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 1,768 feet (539 m)
Coordinates 42°57′02″N75°32′13″W / 42.95056°N 75.53694°W / 42.95056; -75.53694 Coordinates: 42°57′02″N75°32′13″W / 42.95056°N 75.53694°W / 42.95056; -75.53694 [1]
Geography
Location W of Lloyds Corners, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Munnsville

Prospect Hill is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Augusta in Oneida County, west of Lloyds Corners.

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Central New York Region

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