Dorset Mountain
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| Dorset Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,150 metres (3,770 feet) |
| Location | Rutland County, Vermont |
| Prominence | 865 m (2,840 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Dorset |
| Listing | #11 New England Fifty Finest #99 New England 100 Highest |
Dorset Mountain is a mountain located in Vermont, on the border of Rutland and Bennington Counties Vermont. The summit, called "Dorset Peak", is in the town of Danby.
The east face of Dorset Mtn. drains into the upper part of Otter Creek, thence into Lake Champlain, and ultimately into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in Canada. The northern slopes of Dorset Mtn. drain into Mill Brook, thence into Otter Creek. The southwestern slopes drain into the Mettawee River, and thence into the south bay of Lake Champlain. The southeastern extention of Dorset's massif drains into Batten Kill, thence into the Hudson River, and into New York Harbor.
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- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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