Gowanus Canal topographic map
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Name: Gowanus Canal topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Gowanus Canal, Kings County, New York, 11231, United States (40.66671 -74.00354 40.68158 -73.98693)
Average elevation: 11 m
Minimum elevation: -11 m
Maximum elevation: 53 m
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