Soco Gap Overlook
Soco Gap Overlook is a parking area in Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina. Soco Gap Overlook is situated near the scenic viewpoint Fed Cove Overlook, as well as near the peak Waterrock Knob.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Soco Gap and Waterrock Knob.
Soco Gap
Mountain saddle
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.
Waterrock Knob
Peak
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maggie Valley.
Maggie Valley
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.Soco Gap Overlook
- Type: Parking area
- Category: transport
- Location: Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.49429° or 35° 29′ 40″ north
Longitude
-83.15558° or 83° 9′ 20″ west
Open location code
867RFRVV+PQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=parking
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Soco Gap Overlook (MP 455.5) and Fed Cove Overlook.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Fed Cove Overlook and Cherokee Indian Reservation.
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