Bellot Mountain

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Bellot Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 745 ft (227 m)  NGVD 29 [1]
Coordinates 41°05′57″N74°15′10″W / 41.0992626°N 74.2526479°W / 41.0992626; -74.2526479 Coordinates: 41°05′57″N74°15′10″W / 41.0992626°N 74.2526479°W / 41.0992626; -74.2526479 [2]
Geography
Location Passaic County, New Jersey, U.S.
Parent range Ramapo Mountains
Topo map USGS Wanaque
Climbing
Easiest route Road

Bellot Mountain is a mountain in Passaic County, New Jersey. The peak rises to 745 feet (227 m), and overlooks Wanaque Reservoir to the west. It is part of the Ramapo Mountains.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Verified elevation from USGS topographic map Wanaque
  2. "Bellot Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2014-04-14.