Lyon Mountain (Clinton County, New York) facts for kids
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Lyon Mountain seen from Chazy Lake
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| Elevation | 3820+ ft (1164+ m) |
| Prominence | 2,212 ft (674 m) |
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 Lyon Mountain
Location in New York
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| Location | Clinton County, New York |
| Parent range | Adirondack Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Moffitsville |
Lyon Mountain is a mountain located in Clinton County, New York. It is the highest point in Clinton County. The mountain is named after Nathaniel Lyon. He was an early settler who moved to the area in 1803.
Lyon Mountain is part of the Adirondack Park in New York. This park is a large protected area. It is known for its beautiful forests and mountains.
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Where the Water Flows
Lyon Mountain is in the watershed of the Saint Lawrence River. A watershed is an area of land. All the water from this land drains into a common river or lake.
Water on the North and East Sides
Water from the northeast slopes of Lyon Mountain flows into Chazy Lake. This lake is the start of the Great Chazy River. The Great Chazy River then flows into Lake Champlain. From Lake Champlain, the water travels into Canada. It joins the Richelieu River. Finally, it reaches the Saint Lawrence River.
The southeast slopes of Lyon Mountain also send water towards Lake Champlain. This water flows into Smithkill Brook. Then it goes into True Brook. After that, it joins the Saranac River. The Saranac River also flows into Lake Champlain.
Water on the West Side
Water from the southwest part of Lyon Mountain flows into Cold Brook. This brook then joins the North Branch of the Saranac River.
The west slopes of the mountain drain into Standish Brook. This brook leads to Middle Kiln Brook. From there, water goes into Upper and Lower Chateaugay Lakes. These lakes are the source of the Chateauguay River. The Chateauguay River flows into the Saint Lawrence River in Canada.
Water from the northwest slopes of Lyon Mountain flows into Separator Brook. This brook also leads to Upper Chateaugay Lake.
Fire Observation Tower
A special building stands on top of Lyon Mountain. It is called the Lyon Mountain Fire Observation Station. This station was built in 1917. Its purpose was to spot forest fires from high up. Today, hikers can still visit this historic tower.
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Lyon Mountain Fire Observation Tower
