Big Mountain Gap
Big Mountain Gap is a gap in Transylvania, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,015 feet. Big Mountain Gap is situated near the hamlet Cherryfield, as well as near Catheys Creek Estates.Places of Interest
Highlights: Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
Observatory
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is a non-profit astronomical observatory located in the Pisgah National Forest near Balsam Grove, North Carolina. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute is situated 2 miles west of Big Mountain Gap.
Big Mountain Gap
- Type: Gap with an elevation of 3,015 feet
- Also known as: “Gloster Gap”
- Category: landform
- Location: Transylvania, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.19872° or 35° 11′ 55″ north
Longitude
-82.83596° or 82° 50′ 10″ west
Elevation
3,015 feet (919 metres)
Open location code
867V55X7+FJ
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cherryfield and Catheys Creek Estates.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Big Mountain Ridge and Three Forks Mountain.
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Worth a closer look: Charlotte and Raleigh.
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