Van Wyck Mountain

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Van Wyck Mountain
Van Wyck Mountain (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation 3,202 feet (976 m)
Coordinates 41°57′08″N74°26′08″W / 41.95222°N 74.43556°W / 41.95222; -74.43556 [1]
Geography
Location Frost Valley, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Peekamoose Mountain

Van Wyck Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York east-southeast of Frost Valley. Hemlock Mountain is located north, Woodhull Mountain is located west-southwest, Samson Mountain is located southeast, Bangle Hill is located south, and Wildcat Mountain is located northwest of Van Wyck Mountain.

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References

  1. "Van Wyck Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2018-04-05.