Twisted Gun Gap
Twisted Gun Gap is a gap in the U.S. state of West Virginia. According to tradition, Twisted Gun Gap was named from an incident when a trapped pioneer twisted his gun to render it useless to the Indians.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hampden and Sprattsville.
Hampden
Hamlet
Hampden is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Hampden is situated 2½ miles north of Twisted Gun Gap.
Sprattsville
Hamlet
Sprattsville is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Sprattsville is situated 3½ miles east of Twisted Gun Gap.
Glen Alum
Hamlet
Glen Alum is an unincorporated community in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. Glen Alum is situated 3½ miles west of Twisted Gun Gap.
Twisted Gun Gap
- Type: Gap with an elevation of 1,473 feet
- Categories: gap and landform
- Location: Mingo, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.60428° or 37° 36′ 15″ north
Longitude
-81.93206° or 81° 55′ 55″ west
Elevation
1,473 feet (449 metres)
Open location code
869WJ339+P5
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Places to explore: Baisden and Sharon Heights.
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Highlights: Coal Hollow and Walnut Hollow.
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