Soco Gap

Soco Gap is a mountain pass between the to the south and the 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.
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  • Type: Mountain saddle with an elevation of 4,354 feet
  • Description: mountain pass in North Carolina, United States
  • Also known as: “Ahalunun’yi”, “Docks Gap”, and “Uni’halu’na”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Waterrock Knob.

Peak
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is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of . It is the highest peak in the and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maggie Valley.

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is a tourist destination in the Smoky Mountains of . It is semi-popular due to its close proximity to the . It is a popular destination for skiing as the Cataloochee Ski Area is located nearby.

Soco Gap

Latitude
35.49573° or 35° 29′ 45″ north
Longitude
-83.15642° or 83° 9′ 23″ west
Elevation
4,354 feet (1,327 metres)
Open location code
867RFRWV+7C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6751570469
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
4492411
Wiki­data ID
Q18157056
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Satellite Map

Discover Soco Gap from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Balsam Mountain and Wolftown.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Soco Gap Overlook (MP 455.5) and Fed Cove Overlook.

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