Stone Mountain, Mountain in Georgia, USA
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock and the site of Stone Mountain Park, near the city of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The carving on the mountain, featuring Confederate leaders, was started by Gutzon Borglum, who later created Mount Rushmore.
It has been a subject of controversy due to its historic context related to Ku Klux Klan activities.
The park features a cable car, hiking trails, a museum, and a man-made lake.
This natural formation holds the world's largest high-relief sculpture.
Location: Stone Mountain
Elevation above the sea: 514 m
Height: 513 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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