Thornton Gap

Thornton Gap is a wind gap located in the in separating the from the Piedmont region of the state.
Wikipedia
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  • Mountain saddle with an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 metres)
  • Description: wind gap in Virginia, United States
  • Also known as
    “Panorama”
    “Thornton’s Gap”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mary’s Rock and Marys Rock Tunnel.

Peak
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Mary's Rock, also known as Marys Rock, is a 3,514-foot…

Tunnel
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The is a vehicular tunnel in the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Morning Star and Kimball.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , in the U.S. state of .

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , in the U.S. state of . is situated 5 miles west of Thornton Gap.

Village
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is a census-designated place located… is situated 5 miles east of Thornton Gap.

Thornton Gap

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Latitude
38.66083° or 38° 39′ 39″ north
Longitude
-78.31982° or 78° 19′ 11″ west
Open location code
87C3MM6J+83
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10188553479
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
4789440
Wiki­data ID
Q7796530

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In Other Languages

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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