Lower Wolfjaw Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lower Wolfjaw Mountain |
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Lower Wolfjaw from Noonmark Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
| Prominence | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Listing | Adirondack High Peaks 30th |
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 Lower Wolfjaw Mountain
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Lower Wolfjaw Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Location | Keene, Essex County, New York |
| Parent range | the Great Range |
| Topo map | USGS Keene Valley |
Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is a cool peak found in Essex County, New York. It's part of the famous Adirondack Mountains in New York. This mountain got its name around 1870 from an artist named Alexander Helwig Wyant. He thought it looked like a wolf's jaw from the side!
Lower Wolfjaw is one of the Adirondack High Peaks. These are mountains in New York that are over 4,000 feet tall. It's also part of a group of mountains called the Great Range. Next to Lower Wolfjaw, you'll find Upper Wolfjaw Mountain to the southwest. To the northeast, there's Hedgehog Mountain.
Where the Water Goes
Water from Lower Wolfjaw Mountain flows into different streams. These streams are all part of a larger system. This system is called the drainage basin of the East Branch of the Ausable River.
Water's Journey
- Water from the east and southeast sides of the mountain flows into Wedge Brook.
- Water from the west side goes into Wolfjaw Brook.
- The north side's water drains into Bennies Brook.
- Water from the northeast end flows into Rock Cut Brook.
All these brooks eventually join Johns Brook. Johns Brook then flows into the East Branch of the Ausable River. The Ausable River empties into Lake Champlain. From there, the water travels north into Canada's Richelieu River. Finally, it reaches the Saint Lawrence River and then the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Protecting the Mountain
Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is located inside a special area. This area is called the High Peaks Wilderness Area. It's part of New York's large Adirondack Park. Wilderness areas are protected places. They help keep nature wild and untouched. This means people can enjoy the mountain while also helping to preserve its natural beauty.
