| Thomas Cole Mountain | |
|---|---|
Spring view of Thomas Cole, from the west. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,953 feet (1,200 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 220 ft (70 m)[2] |
| Listing | Catskill High Peaks 4th |
| Coordinates | 42°16.25′N74°8.17′W / 42.27083°N 74.13617°W /42.27083; -74.13617 |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Greene County,New York |
| Parent range | Catskill Mountains |
| Topo map | USGSHensonville |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail |
Thomas Cole Mountain is amountain inGreene County,New York. The mountain is named after the artistThomas Cole (1801–1848), who lived in the area and is regarded as the founder of theHudson River School.
Thomas Cole Mountain is part of theBlackhead range, and is the fourth highest peak of the broaderCatskill Mountains. Thomas Cole is flanked to the east byBlack Dome (3,990 feet or 1,220 metres), and to the west by Camel's Hump (3,530 feet or 1,080 metres).

Thomas Cole Mountain stands within thewatershed ofSchoharie Creek, which drains into theMohawk River, theHudson River, and intoNew York Bay.The south side of Thomas Cole drains into East Kill, and thence into Schoharie Creek.The north side of Thomas Cole drains into Batavia Kill, and thence into Schoharie Creek.
Thomas Cole Mountain is within New York'sCatskill Park.
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