Shawl Gap

Shawl Gap is a mountain saddle in , and has an elevation of 1,709 feet. Shawl Gap is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Elizabeth Furnace.

Campsite
Photo: Wikifreaki, Public domain.
was a blast furnace in the that was used to create pig iron from 1836 to 1888 using for water power. Iron ore was mined nearby, purified in the furnace, and then pig iron was transported over the to the South Fork of the for forging in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Strasburg and Bentonville.

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is a town in , United States, which was founded in 1761 by Peter Stover. It is the largest town by population in the county and is known for its grassroots art culture, pottery, antiques, and American Civil War history.

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is a small town in the US state of . It is located near both the George Washington National Forest and the Shenandoah National Park in Warren County.

Shawl Gap

Latitude
38.92011° or 38° 55′ 12″ north
Longitude
-78.31796° or 78° 19′ 5″ west
Elevation
1,709 feet (521 metres)
Open location code
87C3WMCJ+2R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 219002937
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
4785159
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Satellite Map

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

Explore places such as Elizabeth’s Forge and Royal View Estates.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include High Peak and Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area.

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