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Nesquehoning Mountain
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Wyoming County.svg
Location of Wyoming County Pennsylvania and Blue Ridge Mountain, well away from the Blue Mountain Ridge and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Highest point
Elevation 1,171 ft (357 m)
Dimensions
Length 25 mi (40 km) east-west
Width 1–2 km (0.62–1.24 mi) north-south
Geography
Country United States
Geology
Orogeny Appalachian Mountains
Age of rock Silurian?
Type of rock Tuscarora Formation?, Shawangunk Formation? and sedimentary

Blue Ridge Mountain is a unique mountain peak located in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It stands proudly, looking over a curve of the Susquehanna River. This area is part of the quiet and beautiful Endless Mountains in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It's just a few miles west of a town called Meshoppen.

About Blue Ridge Mountain

Blue Ridge Mountain is not part of a long mountain range. Instead, it's a single, tall peak. It reaches an elevation of about 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. From its top, you can see amazing views of the surrounding area. This includes the northern end of the Wyoming Valley region.

Location and Surroundings

The mountain is found in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, which is in the northeastern part of the state. It's known for its peaceful, natural beauty. The Susquehanna River, one of the longest rivers on the East Coast, flows right past the mountain's base. This creates a scenic landscape. The coordinates for the mountain are 41.6078537 degrees North latitude and -76.0929827 degrees West longitude.

Travel and History

For a long time, Blue Ridge Mountain has been a landmark for travelers. US Route 6, a major east-west highway, runs right by the foot of the mountain. This road connects many towns and cities. Years ago, railroad tracks also followed this path. These tracks were built by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Famous luxury trains, like the Black Diamond Express, used to travel on these tracks daily. They carried passengers from New York City all the way to Buffalo, NY. The mountain stood as a silent witness to all these journeys, watching trains and cars pass between its summit and the north bank of the Susquehanna River.

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