Greenwood Mountain facts for kids
Greenwood Mountain is a special name given to several different mountains across the United States. It's interesting because it's not just one big mountain, but a name shared by a few different peaks!
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Greenwood Mountain: Peaks Across the USA
There are a few mountains named Greenwood Mountain in different states. Let's explore where they are and how tall they are!
Greenwood Mountains in Maine
The state of Maine is home to two peaks named Greenwood Mountain.
Piscataquis County Peak
One of these mountains is found in Piscataquis County. This peak stands tall at about 1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level. That's like stacking over 200 average-sized cars on top of each other! It's located 5.9 miles (9.5 km) away from the town of Monson. 45°21′36″N 69°23′27″W / 45.360049°N 69.390883°W
Oxford County Peak
The second Greenwood Mountain in Maine is in Oxford County. This mountain is a bit shorter, reaching 761 feet (232 m) into the sky. It's quite close to the village of Hebron, only 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away. It's also about 14 miles (23 km) from the city of Lewiston. 44°12′00″N 70°22′46″W / 44.200071°N 70.379502°W
Greenwood Mountain in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota also has a peak called Greenwood Mountain.
Lake County Peak
This mountain is located in Lake County, Minnesota. It's part of the Sawtooth Mountains in northeastern Minnesota. This particular Greenwood Mountain is not very tall, rising only 145 feet (44 m) above a small lake that sits on its north side. It's considered one of the smaller peaks in the Sawtooth range.
Greenwood Mountain in Texas
The state of Texas has its own Greenwood Mountain.
Burnet County Peak
This peak is found in Burnet County. It climbs to a height of 1,401 feet (427 m). You can find it about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) away from a place called Bend. 31°00′29″N 98°25′40″W / 31.00795°N 98.427812°W
Greenwood Mountains in West Virginia
Finally, the state of West Virginia has two peaks named Greenwood Mountain.
Fayette County Peak
One of these mountains is in Fayette County. It stands at an altitude of 2,871 feet (875 m). This peak is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the small community of Maplewood. 37°53′22″N 80°59′02″W / 37.88956°N 80.983984°W
Tucker County Peak
The other Greenwood Mountain in West Virginia is in Tucker County. This is the tallest of all the Greenwood Mountains mentioned, reaching 3,507 feet (1,069 m) high! It's located about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from Red Creek. 39°00′47″N 79°37′00″W / 39.013163°N 79.616725°W
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