Black Dome (New York) facts for kids

See Black Dome for other mountains of this name.

Quick facts for kids Black Dome
Eastern side of Black Dome.
Highest point
Elevation	3980+ ft, (1213+ m)  NGVD 29
Prominence	2,060 ft (630 m)
Listing	Catskill High Peaks 3rd
Geography
Location	Greene County, New York
Parent range	Catskill Mountains
Topo map	USGS Freehold, NY

Black Dome is a tall mountain found in Greene County, New York. It is part of the beautiful Catskills.

This mountain is special because it's the highest point in the Blackhead Mountains range. Black Dome has two other mountains as neighbors: Blackhead to its east and Thomas Cole Mountain to its west.

Where Water Flows

Black Dome is part of a "watershed" for Schoharie Creek. A watershed is like a big funnel where all the rain and melted snow from an area flow into one main river or stream.

• Water from the south side of Black Dome flows into a stream called East Kill. This stream then joins Schoharie Creek.
• Water from the north side of Black Dome flows into Batavia Kill, which also joins Schoharie Creek.

Schoharie Creek eventually flows into the Mohawk River, then the Hudson River, and finally reaches New York Bay.

Part of Catskill Park

Black Dome is located inside Catskill Park in New York. This park helps protect the natural beauty and wildlife of the Catskill Mountains.