Polecat Branch
Polecat Branch is a stream in Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 2,972 feet.Places of Interest
Highlights include Soco Gap.
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 Polecat Branch.
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.
Polecat Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.47788° or 35° 28′ 40″ northLongitude
-83.18653° or 83° 11′ 12″ westElevation
2,972 feet (906 metres)Open location code
867RFRH7+59GeoNames ID
4486053
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