Plott Balsam Overlook (MP 457.9)
Plott Balsam Overlook (MP 457.9) is a scenic viewpoint in Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 5,020 feet. Plott Balsam Overlook (MP 457.9) is situated nearby to the mountain saddle Wolf Laurel Gap, as well as near Docks Gap.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Soco Gap.
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.
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.
Plott Balsam Overlook (MP 457.9)
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.50829° or 35° 30′ 30″ northLongitude
-83.17443° or 83° 10′ 28″ westElevation
5,020 feet (1,530 metres)Open location code
867RGR5G+86OpenStreetMap ID
node 5608182551OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Wolf Laurel Gap and Docks Gap.
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