Adams Mountain
| Adams Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Adams Mountain Location in North Carolina | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (760 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 35°55′52″N 81°43′28″W / 35.93111°N 81.72444°WCoordinates: 35°55′52″N 81°43′28″W / 35.93111°N 81.72444°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Caldwell County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Collettsville |
Adams Mountain (variant name: Adams Knob[1]) is a mountain near the unincorporated community of Collettsville, North Carolina. It is situated wholly within Pisgah National Forest. It reaches 2,490 feet (759 m) and is nearby Brown Mountain Ridge, which is known for its mysterious Brown Mountain Lights. Adams Mountain generates feeder streams for the Catawba River.
References
- 1 2 3 "Adams Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
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