Webb Hill (New York)

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Webb Hill
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Webb Hill
Location of Webb Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 1,949 feet (594 m)
Coordinates 42°28′45″N74°54′49″W / 42.47917°N 74.91361°W / 42.47917; -74.91361 Coordinates: 42°28′45″N74°54′49″W / 42.47917°N 74.91361°W / 42.47917; -74.91361 [1]
Geography
Location Davenport Center, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS West Davenport

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References

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