Drift Branch
Drift Branch is a stream in Haywood, North Carolina and has an elevation of 2,940 feet. Drift Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet Saunook, as well as near Hyatt Creek.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Balsam Gap.
Balsam Gap
Mountain saddle
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Balsam Gap is a mountain pass between the Plott Balsam Range to the northwest and the Great Balsam Mountains to the southeast on the county line dividing Haywood and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Balsam Gap is situated 2 miles southwest of Drift Branch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Waynesville and Maggie Valley.
Waynesville
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Waynesville is a city of 10,000 people in the Mountain Region of western North Carolina. It grew as an agricultural, lumber and railroad hub, and is home to many historical buildings.
Maggie Valley
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Maggie Valley is a tourist destination in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It is semi-popular due to its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a popular destination for skiing as the Cataloochee Ski Area is located nearby.
Drift Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Haywood, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.45455° or 35° 27′ 16″ northLongitude
-83.04903° or 83° 2′ 57″ westElevation
2,940 feet (896 metres)Open location code
867RFX32+R9GeoNames ID
4464099
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