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Townsville

United States > North Carolina > Vance County

Average elevation: 114 m

William B. Umstead State Park

United States > North Carolina > Wake County > Raleigh

Umstead is part of the Southeastern mixed forests ecoregion. The topography is hilly, and it has several artificial lakes (which are very common in Wake County, partially due to a flood control plan implemented over the last half-century).

Average elevation: 116 m

Carolina Beach

United States > North Carolina > New Hanover County

Carolina Beach is characterized by its relatively flat topography, with elevations averaging around 13 feet above sea level. This coastal town is part of Pleasure Island and features a blend of sandy beaches and salt marshes. The surrounding area includes Carolina Beach State Park, which hosts diverse…

Average elevation: 2 m

West Jefferson

United States > North Carolina > Ashe County

West Jefferson is a popular destination among tourists and retirees from Florida, as well as those from the lower elevations of the Carolinas and Georgia.

Average elevation: 1,002 m

Blue Ridge Parkway

United States > North Carolina > Watauga County

The parkway has been the most visited unit of the National Park System every year since 1946 except four (1949, 2013, 2016 and 2019).[4][5] Land on either side of the road is owned and maintained by the National Park Service, and in many places parkway land is bordered by United States Forest Service property.…

Average elevation: 504 m

Doughton Park

United States > North Carolina > Wilkes County

Doughton Park (Doughton Recreational Area) is the largest recreation area the National Park Service manages on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is located between mile markers 238.5 - 244.7 on the border between Wilkes and Alleghany Counties in North Carolina. Doughton Park consists of highland meadows with numerous…

Average elevation: 855 m

Duplin County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 32 m

Hiwassee River

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 531 m

Catawba River

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 210 m

Neuse River

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 47 m

Pamlico Sound

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 1 m

Tar River

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 64 m

Piney

United States > North Carolina > Caldwell County

Average elevation: 377 m

Cramerton

United States > North Carolina > Gaston County

Cramerton is located at an elevation of 620 feet (189 m). Two topographic high points, Berry Mountain, elevation 922 feet (281 m), and Cramer Mountain, approximate elevation 850 feet (259 m), are located in the southwestern part of town.

Average elevation: 202 m

Clinton

United States > North Carolina > Sampson County

Average elevation: 46 m

Fontana Lake

United States > North Carolina > Swain County

Fontana Lake provides the only access into the most remote areas of the National Park, unless visitors undertake a multi-day hike to get there. When the lake is at the normal summer level, a boat may be used to access remote trailheads such as Hazel Creek. From the observation tower on Kuwohi, on a clear day…

Average elevation: 806 m

South Mountains State Park

United States > North Carolina > Burke County

While most of the high points average approximately 2000 feet (609 m) in elevation, Buzzard's Roost towers some 3000 feet (914 m) above the surrounding landscape. Elevations within the park itself range from less than 1200 feet (365 m) at points along Jacob's Fork River to 3,000 feet (914 m) on Buzzard's Roost…

Average elevation: 498 m

Gorges State Park

United States > North Carolina > Transylvania County

Following the flood, local citizens eventually sold large land tracts in the Gorges to Singer Sewing Machine Company, which logged most of the land. Then, in the 1940s and 1950s, Singer sold the land to Duke Energy Corporation. The corporation purchased the land for its steep topography and high rainfall,…

Average elevation: 682 m

Creston

United States > North Carolina > Ashe County

Average elevation: 984 m

Oakland

United States > North Carolina > Union County > Monroe

Average elevation: 177 m

Doughton

United States > North Carolina > Wilkes County

Average elevation: 499 m

Trinity

United States > North Carolina > Union County

Average elevation: 190 m

Ellijay

United States > North Carolina > Macon County

Average elevation: 887 m

Busick

United States > North Carolina > Yancey County

Average elevation: 990 m

Cullasaja

United States > North Carolina > Macon County

Average elevation: 694 m

Flat Springs

United States > North Carolina > Avery County

Average elevation: 1,017 m

Vale

United States > North Carolina > Lincoln County

Average elevation: 307 m

Hiddenite

United States > North Carolina > Alexander County

Hiddenite's altitude is 1,160 feet (350 m) above sea level. The community is also a poultry producer.

Average elevation: 333 m

Terrell

United States > North Carolina > Catawba County

Terrell is located at 35°35′20.72″N 80°58′39.5″W / 35.5890889°N 80.977639°W / 35.5890889; -80.977639 within area code 828, ZIP code 28682, and FIPS place code 67180. It sits at an elevation of 289 m (948 ft).

Average elevation: 247 m

Baldwin

United States > North Carolina > Ashe County

Average elevation: 1,027 m

Cranberry

United States > North Carolina > Avery County

Average elevation: 1,088 m

Beulah

United States > North Carolina > Polk County

Average elevation: 287 m

Carmen

United States > North Carolina > Madison County

Average elevation: 846 m

Tusquitee

United States > North Carolina > Clay County

Average elevation: 686 m

Vashti

United States > North Carolina > Alexander County

Average elevation: 360 m

Cornatzer

United States > North Carolina > Davie County

Average elevation: 226 m

Advance

United States > North Carolina > Davie County

Average elevation: 235 m

Gerton

United States > North Carolina > Henderson County

Average elevation: 964 m

Buffalo

United States > North Carolina > Stokes County

Average elevation: 303 m

Swiss

United States > North Carolina > Yancey County

Average elevation: 935 m

Waverly

United States > North Carolina > Madison County

Average elevation: 827 m

Woodleaf

United States > North Carolina > Rowan County

Average elevation: 227 m

Wilbar

United States > North Carolina > Wilkes County

Average elevation: 483 m

Triplett

United States > North Carolina > Watauga County

Average elevation: 718 m

Berry Mill

United States > North Carolina > Macon County

Average elevation: 750 m

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