List of Metacomet Ridge summits
The following is a list of the more notable summits and sub–ranges that make up the crest of the Metacomet Ridge, a fault-block landform located in Connecticut and Massachusetts, known for its microclimate ecosystems, rare plant communities, scenic vistas, proximity to major urban centers, and recreational opportunities.[1]
In southern Connecticut, the Metacomet Ridge consists of two parallel ridges; the western ridge terminates near Meriden, Connecticut while the eastern ridge continues north into Massachusetts proximal to the Connecticut River.[2] Notable summits with elevations are included below, listed from south to north.
In Connecticut:
West ridgeline
Name | Elevation | Location |
East Rock | 366 ft (112 m) | New Haven and Hamden |
West Rock Ridge | 700 ft (213 m) * | New Haven, Hamden, Woodbridge, and Bethany |
Sleeping Giant | 739 ft (225 m) | Hamden and Wallingford |
Mount Sanford | 880 ft (270 m) * | Hamden, Bethany, and Cheshire |
Peck Mountain | 431 ft (131 m) | Cheshire |
East ridgeline
In Massachusetts
Name | Elevation | Location |
Provin Mountain | 600 ft (183 m) | Southwick, Agawam, and Westfield |
East Mountain | 776 ft (237 m) | Holyoke, West Springfield, and Westfield |
Mount Tom Range | 1202 ft (363 m) | Holyoke and Easthampton |
Holyoke Range | 1106 ft (337 m) | Hadley, South Hadley, Granby, Amherst, and Belchertown |
Mount Toby | 1269 ft (387 m) | Sunderland and Leverett |
Sugarloaf Mountain | 791 ft (241 m) | Deerfield |
Pocumtuck Range | 846 ft (258 m) | Deerfield and Greenfield |
* Estimated elevation accurate within +9/-0 ft (+3/-0 m).[2]
References
- ↑ Farnsworth, Elizabeth J. (2004). "Metacomet-Mattabesett Trail Natural Resource Assessment." United States National Park Service. Retrieved November 20, 2007.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Geological Survey 1:25000 and 1:24000 scale 7.5 minute series topographic maps obtained via Topozone.com. Retrieved December 1, 2007.