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Franz Josef topographic map

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Name: Franz Josef topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Franz Josef, Westland District, West Coast, 7856, New Zealand (-43.40897 170.16190 -43.36897 170.20190)

Average elevation: 909 ft

Minimum elevation: 364 ft

Maximum elevation: 3,652 ft

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