Bearpen Gap

Bearpen Gap is a gap in , and has an elevation of 3,848 feet. Bearpen Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Elk River Airport.

Aerodrome
is a private-use located 2 nautical miles west of the central business district of , a town in , . is situated 1½ miles east of Bearpen Gap.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heaton and Banner Elk.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The community is located along NC 194, centered at the Bridge, which crosses over the Elk River.

Town
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is a town in , , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,049. is home to Lees–McRae College. is situated 3 miles east of Bearpen Gap.

Village
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is a town in , , United States. The town was so named because of the number of elk killed there. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. is situated 3½ miles west of Bearpen Gap.

Bearpen Gap

Latitude
36.16679° or 36° 10′ 0″ north
Longitude
-81.92289° or 81° 55′ 22″ west
Elevation
3,848 feet (1,173 metres)
Open location code
868W538G+PR
Geo­Names ID
4454304
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