Chestnut Gap
Chestnut Gap is a gap in Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,179 feet. Chestnut Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet Ruby City, as well as near Willits-Ochre Hill.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cullowhee and Webster.
Cullowhee
Village
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Cullowhee is a census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on the Tuckasegee River, and the permanent population was 7,682 at the 2020 census up from 6,228 at the 2010 census. Cullowhee is situated 4 miles south of Chestnut Gap.
Webster
Town
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Webster is a town in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 363, down from 486 in 2000. Webster was the first county seat of Jackson County, until Sylva assumed the role in 1913. Webster is situated 4 miles west of Chestnut Gap.
Sylva
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Sylva is a mountain town located along the Plot Balsam Mountain chain of the North Carolina Mountains. Its artsy culture and music roots give the town its popular nickname of being “The New Orleans” of the Carolinas.
Chestnut Gap
- Type: Gap with an elevation of 3,179 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.36871° or 35° 22′ 7″ northLongitude
-83.14987° or 83° 8′ 60″ westElevation
3,179 feet (969 metres)Open location code
867R9V92+F3GeoNames ID
4460505
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