Open Branch
Open Branch is a stream in Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,330 feet.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Waterrock Knob and Soco Gap.
Waterrock Knob
Peak
Photo: Phrostyphish, Public domain.
Waterrock Knob is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the highest peak in the Plott Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States. Waterrock Knob is situated 2 miles east of Open Branch.
Soco Gap
Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soco Gap is a mountain pass between the Plott Balsams to the south and the Great Balsam Mountains to the north. The gap is the eastern point of the Qualla Boundary, which marks the territory held as a land trust for the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Soco Gap is situated 2 miles northeast of Open Branch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maggie Valley.
Maggie Valley
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Maggie Valley is a tourist destination in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It is semi-popular due to its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a popular destination for skiing as the Cataloochee Ski Area is located nearby.
Open Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.46927° or 35° 28′ 9″ northLongitude
-83.17014° or 83° 10′ 13″ westElevation
3,330 feet (1,015 metres)Open location code
867RFR9H+PWGeoNames ID
4483503
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