| Britton Hill | |
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) The summit of Britton Hill, the state of Florida's highest point at 345 feet (105 m). | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 65 ft (20 m) [1] |
| Listing | U.S. state high point 50th |
| Coordinates | 30°59′19″N 86°16′55″W / 30.9885139°N 86.2818893°W [2] |
| Geography | |
)  Britton Hill ) Britton Hill Britton Hill (the United States) | |
| Parent range | Florida Ridge Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Paxton |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Tertiary |
| Mountain type | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | paved road |
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, United States, with a summit elevation of 345 feet (105 m) above mean sea level. Britton Hill is the lowest state highpoint in the United States,[3] 103 feet (31 m) lower than the next lowest highpoint, Ebright Azimuth in Delaware, and far lower than many skyscrapers in Miami and other urban areas of Florida.
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Panoramic view of Britton Hill and Lakewood Park
The hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood, Florida, just off County Road 285 about 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Florala, Alabama. A small park called Lakewood Park marks the high point and features a monument, trails, and an information board.
) A view of the surrounding countryside | ) A marker sits atop the hill |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Britton Hill". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "Britton Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ Florida's Highest Point, WTVY, updated April 09, 2007
External links
Media related to Britton Hill at Wikimedia Commons- "Britton Hill". SummitPost.org. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
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