MacIntyre Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Algonquin Peak |
Elevation | 5,115 ft (1,559 m) |
Coordinates | 44°8′37″N 073°59′12″W / 44.14361°N 73.98667°W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 8 mi (13 km) NE–SW |
Geography | |
Location in New York | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
Region | Adirondack Park |
Range coordinates | 44°8′N 74°0′W / 44.133°N 74.000°W |
Parent range | Adirondack Mountains |
The MacIntyre Mountains or MacIntyre Range is a range of mountains in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks, due west of Mount Marcy, in northeastern New York State. The range runs 8 miles (13 km) from southwest to northeast. Its sheer southwest slope makes up one side of Indian Pass, and a northeastern spur forms the cliffs of Avalanche Pass.
The range includes Iroquois, Mount Marshall, Wright, and Algonquin, the second-highest peak in the state. Despite being spelled differently, it is named for the founder of the McIntyre Iron Works at Tahawus, New York, Archibald McIntyre.[1]
See also
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: MacIntyre Mountains
- "Dix Range". Peakbagger.com. 2004-11-01. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- "MacIntyre Range". Summitpost.org. 2006-09-05. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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