| Fayette County, Ohio |
| Original Status: | Dumpling Hill, 1 tiny area (1130+ ft.) | |
| LiDAR Analysis Result: | No Significant Changes. |
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Dumpling Hill is the highest point in Fayette County, and is basically as easy as they come. Its status is confirmed by the LiDAR DEM.
Although a tiny 1130+ ft contour is drawn on the original topo map, the LiDAR DEM provides a maximum elevation of 1129.3 feet. While Dumpling Hill is clearly the highest point along the ridge -- which follows Route 41 north-northwest -- there are a few other points that get close. One is just south of Dumpling Hill, and has also been depicted in the pictures below. It reaches a maximum elevation of 1128.0 feet, falling within the "two foot" rule -- however its proximity to Dumpling Hill, and my own visit to the site, both shed doubts that it could actually be higher. Thus I will not recommend it for inclusion.
There is also one point right on Route 41 about three-quarters of a mile north of Dumpling Hill (not pictured). The highest spot is on the road itself and has a maximum elevation of 1127.5 feet. I note this anecdotally -- there is probably no need to visit this area.
 Aerial |
 Topo |
 LiDAR DEM |
Link: Ohio LiDAR COHP Analysis main page.
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