Richtmyer Peak

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Richtmyer Peak
Location of Richtmyer Peak within New York
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Richtmyer Peak
Richtmyer Peak (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 2,986 feet (910 m)
Coordinates 42°22′32″N74°15′49″W / 42.3756373°N 74.2634757°W / 42.3756373; -74.2634757 Coordinates: 42°22′32″N74°15′49″W / 42.3756373°N 74.2634757°W / 42.3756373; -74.2634757 [1]
Geography
LocationSW of West Durham, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Livingstonville

Richtmyer Peak is a mountain in Greene County, New York and partly in Schoharie County, New York. It is located in the Catskill Mountains southwest of West Durham. Mount Pisgah is located east, and Richmond Mountain is located southwest of Richtmyer Peak.

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References

  1. "Richtmyer Peak". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2018-04-05.