Horsepen Mountain

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Horsepen Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 2,500 ft (760 m) [1]
Coordinates 37°38′26″N81°59′36″W / 37.6406632°N 81.9934561°W / 37.6406632; -81.9934561 Coordinates: 37°38′26″N81°59′36″W / 37.6406632°N 81.9934561°W / 37.6406632; -81.9934561 [1]
Geography
Location Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia, U.S.
Parent range Appalachian Plateau
Topo map USGS Man

Horsepen Mountain is a mountain of the Appalachian Plateau on the border of Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia, United States. It is the highest point in Mingo County. [2] The Mingo Lookout Tower is located on the mountain. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Horsepen Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Horsepen Mountain, West Virginia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
  3. Man, West Virginia (Map). 1:24,000. U.S. Geological Survey. 1976.