Catskill Mountains: Quick Facts

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Jervis McEntee: A Cliff in the Katskills

Catskill Mountains

Map highlighting the Catskill Mountains in orange within southeastern New York State, surrounded by labeled neighboring states and major lakes, with a small inset globe showing the region's location in North America.

Catskill Mountains

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