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Southern Alps topographic map

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Name: Southern Alps topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Southern Alps, Mackenzie District, Canterbury, New Zealand (-43.60005 170.14995 -43.59995 170.15005)

Average elevation: 2,832 m

Minimum elevation: 1,848 m

Maximum elevation: 3,709 m

Routes: Canterbury GPS tracks, routes, trails, hikes

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