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 1½ miles northeast of Plott Balsams.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maggie Valley.

Maggie Valley

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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.

Plott Balsams

Categories: mountain range and landform
Location: Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

35.44816° or 35° 26′ 53″ north

Longitude

-83.15792° or 83° 9′ 29″ west

Elevation

5,764 feet (1,757 metres)

Open location code

867RCRXR+7R

GeoNames ID

4485947

Wikidata ID

Q7205132

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Satellite Map

Discover Plott Balsams from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Venetian—“Plott Balsams” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Plott Balsams”
Danish: “Plott Balsam Range”
Egyptian Arabic: “بلوت بلسم”
Ladin: “Plott Balsams”
Venetian: “Plott Balsams”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Addie and Willits-Ochre Hill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yellow Face and Whiterock Ridge.

North Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations

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