Backbone Mountain
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Backbone Mountain is a ridge of the Allegheny Mountains of the central Appalachian Mountain Range. It is situated in the U.S. states of West Virginia and Maryland and forms a portion of the Eastern Continental Divide. Within the state of Maryland, Backbone Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,360 feet or 1,024 metres, making it Maryland's highest point.
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Backbone Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | 3.92 mi (6.31 km) west of Thomas, West Virginia, Tucker County, West Virginia |
Elevation | 3,662 ft (1,116 m) |
Coordinates | 39°08′50″N 79°34′12″W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 39 mi (63 km)[1] |
Geography | |
Country | United States |
States | Maryland and West Virginia |
Counties | Tucker WV, Preston WV and Garrett MD |
Parent range | Allegheny Mountains |
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