Martin Creek
Martin Creek is a stream in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,271 feet. Martin Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Valley, as well as near Roaring Creek.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Big Yellow Mountain and Little Yellow Mountain.
Big Yellow Mountain
Peak
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Big Yellow Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country and wholly in the Pisgah National Forest. Its elevation reaches 5,443 feet. The mountain generates feeder streams for the North Toe River. Big Yellow Mountain is situated 2 miles north of Martin Creek.
Little Yellow Mountain
Peak
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Little Yellow Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country and wholly in the Pisgah National Forest. Its elevation reaches 5,504 ft, it is on the border between Avery and Mitchell counties. Little Yellow Mountain is situated 2 miles southwest of Martin Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elk Park and Newland.
Elk Park
Village
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 6 miles northeast of Martin Creek.
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 6 miles east of Martin Creek.
Martin Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.08235° or 36° 4′ 57″ northLongitude
-82.03817° or 82° 2′ 17″ westElevation
3,271 feet (997 metres)Open location code
868V3XJ6+WPGeoNames ID
4478147
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