Thunderstruck Ridge
Thunderstruck Ridge is a ridge in Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 4,491 feet.Places of Interest
Highlights include Soco Gap and Waterrock Knob.
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.
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 2½ miles southeast of Thunderstruck Ridge.
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.
Thunderstruck Ridge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 4,491 feet
- Description: ridge in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States
- Category: landform
- Location: Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Thunderstruck Ridge from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Thunderstruck Ridge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Thunderstruck Ridge”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Addie and Fisher Creek.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Fed Cove and Lost Cove.
North Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Greensboro.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.