Houston Gap

Houston Gap is a gap in Mitchell, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,668 feet. Houston Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet Minpro, as well as near the town Spruce Pine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Spruce Pine.

Spruce Pine

Town

Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.

Spruce Pine is the largest town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. The Spruce Pine Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. Spruce Pine is situated 2½ miles south of Houston Gap.

Houston Gap

Type: Gap with an elevation of 3,668 feet
Category: landform
Location: Mitchell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

35.94762° or 35° 56′ 51″ north

Longitude

-82.07067° or 82° 4′ 14″ west

Elevation

3,668 feet (1,118 metres)

Open location code

867VWWXH+2P

GeoNames ID

4472158

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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Minpro and Penland.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Wolfden Ridge and Spruce Pine Reservoir.

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