Pohatcong Mountain
Pohatcong Mountain is a ridge, approximately 6 mi (10 km) long, in the Appalachian Mountains of northwestern New Jersey in the United States. It extends from west Phillipsburg northeast approximately to Allamuchy Township, New Jersey. The ridge continues on north past Washington as Upper Pohatcong Mountain. The term "Pohatcong Mountain" is sometimes taken to include both mountains. The ridge is approximately 800 ft (244 m) high along much of its length.
| Pohatcong Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Pohatcong Mountain Warren County, New Jersey, United States | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) [1] |
| Listing | List of mountains of the United States |
| Coordinates | 40°43′49″N 75°01′03″W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Warren County, New Jersey, United States |
| Parent range | Appalachian Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Bloomsbury |
The mountain divides the watersheds of Pohatcong Creek on its northwestern flank and the Musconetcong River on its southeastern flank.
References
- "Pohatcong Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
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