Handpole Branch
Handpole Branch is a stream in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,596 feet. Handpole Branch is situated nearby to the town Newland, as well as near the hamlet Montezuma.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Spanish Oak Mountain.
Spanish Oak Mountain
Peak
Spanish Oak Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, located southwest from the town of Newland. Its elevation reaches 4,531 ft. Most feeder streams from the mountain flow to the North Toe River; except for White Pine Creek, from its southeastern slope, which flows to the Linville River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newland and Linville.
Newland
Town
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Newland is a town in and the county seat of Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 715 at the 2020 census. By elevation, Newland is the highest county seat located east of the Mississippi River.
Linville
Village
Linville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 283. Linville is situated 3 miles east of Handpole Branch.
Linville Historic District
Neighborhood
Linville Historic District is a historic school campus and national historic district located at Linville, Avery County, North Carolina. It encompasses 96 contributing buildings and 4 contributing structures in the historic core of Linville. Linville Historic District is situated 3½ miles east of Handpole Branch.
Handpole Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.07846° or 36° 4′ 43″ northLongitude
-81.92567° or 81° 55′ 32″ westElevation
3,596 feet (1,096 metres)Open location code
868W33HF+9PGeoNames ID
4469804
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