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Unread 09-07-2009, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Hood Canal, WA
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Default Wisconsin's largest hill?

I've asked this about a couple of other states and wanted to know what is the largest hill in Wisconsin? Not necessarily the highest elevation in the state which could be a high plateau, but the hill with the largest relief from the base to the peak?
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Unread 09-07-2009, 11:47 AM
 
Location: Walker's Point, Milwaukee
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Timms Hill 1,951 feet.

Timms Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Unread 09-07-2009, 02:54 PM
 
Location: AZ & WI
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I've asked this about a couple of other states and wanted to know what is the largest hill in Wisconsin? Not necessarily the highest elevation in the state which could be a high plateau, but the hill with the largest relief from the base to the peak?
I believe Rib Mountain has the biggest difference between the summit and surrounding areas. It rises 760 feet above the local terrain. Some of the areas around the Mississippi River, Devil's Lake, and probably some that I'm not mentioning, have significant elevation compared to surroundings.
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Unread 09-07-2009, 04:26 PM
 
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I used to live within 20 miles of Timm's Hill, and Rib Mountain definitely has more relief above its base. Blue Mound, which is SW of Madison, probably is the most impressive looking hill in the south part of the state.
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Unread 09-07-2009, 05:06 PM
 
Location: Middleton, Wisconsin
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I don't know for sure, but Wildcat Mountain over by Vernon County could very well be it as well. I'd agree about Rib Mountain.
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Unread 09-08-2009, 11:43 PM
 
Location: Victoria TX
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On land that is generally level, Holy Hill near Hartford is a pretty conspicuous landmark that can be seen from several miles away
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