| Round Top | |
|---|---|
  Round Top Location of Round Top within New York | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,991 feet (607 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°43′46″N75°08′23″W / 42.72944°N 75.13972°W Coordinates: 42°43′46″N75°08′23″W / 42.72944°N 75.13972°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Burlington, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Edmeston |
Round Top is a mountain located in Central New York region of New York northwest of Burlington, New York. [2]
A mountain is a large landform that rises above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth. Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges.
Central New York is the central region of New York State, roughly including the following counties and cities:
New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that formed the United States. With an estimated 19.54 million residents in 2018, it is the fourth most populous state. To distinguish the state from the city in the state with the same name, it is sometimes called New York State.
