Van Noy Branch

Van Noy Branch is a stream in McDowell, North Carolina. Van Noy Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet North Cove Crossing, as well as near Park utility area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Little Switzerland and Spruce Pine.

Little Switzerland

Hamlet

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Little Switzerland is an unincorporated community in McDowell and Mitchell counties of North Carolina, United States. It is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly north of Marion and south of Spruce Pine. Little Switzerland is situated 4 miles west of Van Noy Branch.

Spruce Pine

Town

Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.

Spruce Pine is the largest town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. The Spruce Pine Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. Spruce Pine is situated 5 miles northwest of Van Noy Branch.

Van Noy Branch

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: McDowell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

35.84651° or 35° 50′ 47″ north

Longitude

-82.01595° or 82° 0′ 57″ west

Elevation

1,608 feet (490 metres)

Open location code

867VRXWM+JJ

GeoNames ID

4496533

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as North Cove Crossing and North Cove.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Walnut Cove and Lonon Cemetery.

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