Moosic Mountains

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The Moosic Mountains are a long, forested ridge in northeastern Pennsylvania known for their high-elevation plateaus, wind farms, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain range
ridge
climate humid continental climate
contains Moosic Mountain Barrens NERFINISHED
Pitch pine–scrub oak barrens habitat
high-elevation wetlands
upland forests
country United States of America
surface form: United States
ecologicalSignificance important habitat for early-successional species
supports rare barrens communities
ecoregion Appalachian Plateau NERFINISHED
geology Pennsylvanian-age rocks
conglomerate
sandstone
hasCharacteristic forested ridge
high-elevation plateau areas
wind-exposed summits
hasInfrastructure service roads
transmission lines
wind turbines
hasLandUse commercial wind energy production
conservation areas
forestry
recreation areas
highestPointElevation approximately 2,300 feet
knownFor hiking
mountain biking
outdoor recreation
scenic vistas
wildlife viewing
wind farms
locatedIn Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
Northeastern Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
Pennsylvania
Wayne County, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
near Moosic, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
Scranton, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania NERFINISHED
partOf Appalachian Mountains
Pocono Plateau region NERFINISHED
usedFor birdwatching
hunting
snowmobiling
vegetationType northern hardwood forest
oak–hickory forest
pitch pine–scrub oak barrens

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Northeastern Pennsylvania contains Moosic Mountains