Columbia County, New York

Geography

Columbia County is in the eastern part of New York State, southeast of Albany and immediately west of the Massachusetts border. The western border is the Hudson River.

Related Topics:
Albany - Massachusetts - Hudson River

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,679 km² (648 mi²). 1,647 km² (636 mi²) of it is land and 32 km² (13 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.93% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The terrain is gentle, rolling hills, rising sharply into the Taconic and Berkshire Mountains along the state line.

Related Topics:
Taconic - Berkshire Mountains

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The highest point is on the Massachusetts state line near the summit of Alander Mountain, at approximately 2,110 feet (643 m) above sea level, in the town of Copake. The lowest point is at or near sea level along the Hudson.

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