DANS MOUNTAIN

'Dans Mountain' is located in Allegany County, Maryland, USA between Georges Creek and the North Branch Potomac River, the mountain is the Allegheny Front in Maryland. The highest point on Dans Mountain is called Dan's Rock which has an elevation of 2,898 feet above sea level. The mountain rises 2,200ft. above the town of LaVale. Although there are higher points in the State, Dans Mountain has the most impressive escarpment of Maryland's mountains.
Located along a 16 mile stretch of the mountain, 9 miles south of Frostburg, Maryland, is the Dans Mountain State Park. Dan's Rock Overlook, is the highest scenic overlook in the park at 2,898 feet. The park also features a pond that is stocked annually, and an Olympic size pool with a modern bathhouse, and concession stands that serves the area from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Dans Mountain is named after Daniel Cresap, one of the first settlers in Allegany County. Daniel was known for being adventurous, often hunting with a Delaware Indian named Nemacolin. While pursuing a bear in a tree, Daniel fell and lay unconscious until Nemacolin found him, and dragged Daniel home to safety. Since that event, the mountain has been known as Dan's Mountain.
(N. 39°33' W. 78°55')

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★ United states Geological Survey

★ Maryland Geological Survey

External Links

★ Dans Mountain on Peakware

★ Dans Mountain State Park

★ Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area

★ Dans Mountain on Summitpost.org

★ Weather for Frostburg, Maryland