Eagle Mountain (Ulster County, New York) facts for kids
This page is about the mountain in Ulster County, New York. For other uses, see Eagle Mountain.
Quick facts for kids Eagle Mountain |
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Cairn marking the summit
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,610 ft (1,100 m) |
Prominence | 500 ft (150 m) |
Listing | Catskill High Peaks 27th |
Geography | |
Location | Ulster County, New York |
Parent range | Catskill Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Seager |
Eagle Mountain is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Catskill Mountains. Eagle Mountain is flanked to the north by Haynes Mountain, to the southwest by Doubletop Mountain and Graham Mountain, and to the southeast by Big Indian Mountain.
The east and northeast sides of Eagle Mountain drain into Esopus Creek, thence into the Hudson River, which drains into New York Bay. The north, west and south sides of Eagle Mtn. drain into Dry Brook, thence into the East Branch of the Delaware River, and into Delaware Bay.
Eagle Mountain is within the Big Indian Wilderness of New York's Catskill State Park.
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