Was at our new property today and found this tree. Its in an area with lots of dead Ash (EAB) but bigger than any of them. I also found some compound leaves in the area didnt see any nuts when I kicked up the snow. Im thinking either Pignut or an Ash that survived the EAB thoughts?
Without looking at the other replies, i say pignut hickory, maybe mockernut which is not common in my area.
Bitternut Hickory. 12 species of hickory native to North America. Here is a link that has good Hickory info for all you wood nuts. Hickory Trees: Types, Bark & Leaves - Identification Guide (Pictures)
Puts me in mind of blue ash. But I don't think blue ash grows in your area. It's the one ash the EAB won't attack unless there is no other ash available. Look close at the branching and leaves. If they're opposite it's blue ash. Virginia Tech Dendrology Fact Sheet
We don't have hickory so around here that bark resembles a cottonwood. They grow bigger and taller than most. This is the biggest around me.