Haw Branch
Haw Branch is a stream in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,383 feet. Haw Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet Vale, as well as near Minneapolis.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. Spanish Oak Mountain is situated 2 miles southeast of Haw Branch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Newland and Elk Park.
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. Newland is situated 2 miles east of Haw Branch.
Elk Park
Village
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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 4½ miles north of Haw Branch.
Crossnore
Village
Crossnore is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 143 at the 2020 census. Crossnore is situated 5 miles south of Haw Branch.
Haw Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.09401° or 36° 5′ 38″ northLongitude
-81.96428° or 81° 57′ 51″ westElevation
3,383 feet (1,031 metres)Open location code
868W32VP+J7GeoNames ID
4470248
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