Rome Hill

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Rome Hill
St. Davids Hill
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Rome Hill viewed from the south
Highest point
Elevation 1,444 ft (440 m)
Geography
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Rome Hill
Location Riverside County, California, U.S.
Topo map USGS

Rome Hill, also called St. Davids Hill, [1] is a small summit at the southwest corner of Lake Elsinore. It lies at an elevation of 1,444 feet/440 meters. [2]

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References

  1. Gunther, Jane Davies. Riverside County, California, Name Places: Their Origins & Their Stories. Riverside, California: Rubidoux Printing, 1984. p.443
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rome Hill

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