Renard Hill

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Renard Hill
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Renard Hill
Location of Renard Hill within New York
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Renard Hill
Renard Hill (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 2,257 feet (688 m)
Coordinates 42°05′46″N74°57′35″W / 42.09611°N 74.95972°W / 42.09611; -74.95972 Coordinates: 42°05′46″N74°57′35″W / 42.09611°N 74.95972°W / 42.09611; -74.95972 [1]
Geography
Location Downsville, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Downsville

Renard Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northeast of Downsville, New York. Conklin Hill is located northeast, and Prospect Hill is located north-northwest of Renard Hill.

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References

  1. "Renard Hill". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2018-03-24.