Soco Gap
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.- 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.
Waterrock Knob
Peak
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maggie Valley.
Maggie Valley
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.Soco Gap
- Categories: mountain pass and landform
- Location: Haywood, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
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
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=saddle
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Satellite Map
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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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