Pocumtuck Mountain Explained

Should not be confused with the Pocumtuck Range (Pocumtuck Ridge) of Deerfield and Greenfield, Massachusetts

Pocumtuck Mountain
Elevation Ft:1872
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Charlemont, Massachusetts, U.S.
Map:USA Massachusetts
Coordinates:42.6519°N -72.7742°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Heath

Pocumtuck Mountain, a mountain peak in Charlemont, Massachusetts, located west of the abandoned Catamount settlement. Its summit ledge features wide views of western Franklin County and northern Berkshire County. Pocumtuck Mountain is often confused with the nearby Pocumtuck Range in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

The mountain was named after the Pocumtuc Indians on October 16, 1855 during one of Catamount's Old Homes Days Festival. Such festivals were held often on the scenic mountain - including one visited by Massachusetts Governor John Davis Long.

Except for areas belonging to Catamount State forest, the ledges and surrounding land are privately owned. Trespassing for any reason is not permitted.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pocumtuck Mountain. FranklinSites.com Hiking Guide. 2010-10-30.
  2. 608225 . Pocumtuck Mountain . 2010-10-30.