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Heffner Gap

Heffner Gap is a mountain saddle in , and has an elevation of 3,051 feet. Heffner Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland.

Town
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is the largest town in , , United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. It is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. is situated 5 miles northwest of Heffner Gap.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community in and counties of , United States. It is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the , directly north of and south of . is situated 6 miles west of Heffner Gap.

Heffner Gap

Latitude
35.87817° or 35° 52′ 41″ north
Longitude
-81.99069° or 81° 59′ 27″ west
Elevation
3,051 feet (930 metres)
Open location code
867WV2H5+7P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8263143287
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
4470516
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