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Sidneys Knob appears to be an atypical mountain for Pennsylvania when viewed from the northeast. Most of the mountains in the Commonwealth are long linear ridges or flatted topped plateau mountains. Sidneys Knob is part of a bifurcated ridgeline as seen in the topographic map below.[1]

Sidneys Knob
Sidneys Knob
Highest point
Elevation	2,115 ft (645 m)
Coordinates	40°03′50″N 77°54′01″W
Geography
Location	Fulton County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Parent range	Appalachian Mountains
Topo map	USGS Burnt Cabins (PA) Quadrangle

The mountain is seen on postcards, mainly viewed from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as vehicles exit west out of the Tuscarora Mountain Tunnel northeast of the peak. Sometimes referred to as "Pyramid Point" or on early postcards as Henry's Knob, this landmark is one of the most noted on the turnpike.

References

• "Burnt Cabins Quadrangle". TopoQuest.com.
• Postcard site including Sidneys Knob or "Henry's Knob"

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