Monadnock

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A monadnock is an isolated hill or a lone mountain comprised of bedrock rising above the surrounding area. It is an erosional remnant of a mountain chain left behind because of its more erosion resistant rock.

Examples of monadnocks include:

• Mount Monadnock, New Hampshire, USA
• Mount Ascutney, Vermont, USA
• Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, USA
• Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, USA
• Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA
• Enchanted Rock, Texas, USA