To the southeast, it descends steeply to the Bluestone River valley, while to the northwest it descends more slowly, with several rivers flowing to the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. The mountain ridge locally forms the boundary between the Allegheny Plateau to the northwest and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians to the southeast. Its summit contains a 40-square-mile tableland of Guyandotte sandstone, giving rise to its name. Other peaks include Bluff Mountain, Indian Grave Mountain, Bald Knob, Rich Knob, and Pilot Knob. Its highest point is 3,560 feet (1,090 m) at Huff Knob near Flat Top, West Virginia. View down Interstate 77 from the crest of Flat Top Mountain towards the Bluestone River valley and East River Mountain beyondģ7☃5′26″N 81☆′53″W / 37.59056°N 81.11472°W / 37.59056 -81.11472įlat Top Mountain is a mountain ridge within the Allegheny Mountains in Southern West Virginia, United States.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |