Big Falls
Big Falls is an overfalls in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 2,736 feet. Big Falls is situated nearby to the hamlet Laurel Fork, as well as near Buck Mountain.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Laurel Fork and Heaton.
Laurel Fork
Hamlet
Laurel Fork is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. Laurel Fork is situated 2 miles west of Big Falls.
Heaton
Hamlet
Heaton is an unincorporated community in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located along NC 194, centered at the Heaton Bridge, which crosses over the Elk River. Heaton is situated 2½ miles southeast of Big Falls.
Elk Park
Village
Photo: BrineStans, CC BY 3.0.
Elk Park is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The town was so named because of the number of elk killed there. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Elk Park is situated 3 miles south of Big Falls.
Big Falls
- Type: Overfalls
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.19901° or 36° 11′ 56″ northLongitude
-81.96901° or 81° 58′ 8″ westElevation
2,736 feet (834 metres)Open location code
868W52XJ+J9GeoNames ID
4455707
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Big Falls from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Big Falls”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Buck Mountain and Farmer Mill.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pisgah Game Lands and Little Pine Mountain.
North Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Greensboro.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.