Extreme Points of The United States

This is a list of the extreme points of the United States, the points that are farther north, south, east, or west than any other location in the country. Also included are extreme points in elevation, extreme distances, and other points of peculiar geographic interest.

There are a number of different interpretations for "easternmost" and "westernmost"; see below for full treatment.

Read more about Extreme Points Of The United States:  Northernmost Points, Southernmost Points, Easternmost Points, Westernmost Points, Interpretation of Easternmost and Westernmost, Highest Points, Lowest Points, Other Points, Islands, Lakes, Rivers, Extremes in Distance

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