Cushetunk Mountain
| Cushetunk Mountain | |
|---|---|
Cushetunk Mountain (Round Valley Reservoir) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 40°35′55″N 74°49′29″W / 40.59861°N 74.82472°W |
| Geography | |
Location in New Jersey | |
| Location | Hunterdon County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Flemington |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 200,000,000 years |
| Mountain type | Intrusive igneous / trap rock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Cushetunk Mountain (formerly Mount Ployden and Pickel's Mountain occasionally Mount Cushetunk or Coshanton) is a ring shaped mountain in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located in Readington and Clinton Township in Hunterdon County. The Lenape Native Americans called the mountain "Cushetunk" meaning "place of hogs" after the wild hogs found there. In the 1960s, the valley at the heart of the mountain was dammed and filled with water to create Round Valley Reservoir. Today, the mountain and its accompanying lake act as a vital water supply to Central New Jersey, while at the same time providing numerous recreational opportunities to the region.