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North Carolina

United States

North Carolina features a diverse topography that can be divided into three distinct regions: the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont, and the Appalachian Mountains. The Coastal Plain, which occupies the eastern part of the state, is characterized by flat and gently sloping land, with elevations typically less than…

Average elevation: 163 m

El Paso

United States > Texas > El Paso County

El Paso County was established in March 1850, with San Elizario as the first county seat. The United States Senate fixed a boundary between Texas and New Mexico at the 32nd parallel, thus largely ignoring history and topography. A military post called the "Post opposite El Paso" (meaning opposite El Paso del…

Average elevation: 1,235 m

Evanston

United States > Illinois > Cook County

Average elevation: 182 m

DeWitt County

United States > Illinois

Average elevation: 218 m

Coldstream

United States > Kentucky > Jefferson County

Average elevation: 219 m

Cobb

United States > California > Lake County

Cobb is a census designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. Cobb is located 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Whispering Pines, at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 m). The population was 1,778 at the 2010 census, up from 1,638 at the 2000 census.

Average elevation: 887 m

Blanding

United States > Utah > San Juan County

Average elevation: 1,851 m

San Juan County

United States > Utah

The Blue (Abajo) Mountains and the La Sal Mountains exceed 12,000 feet (3,700 m) in elevation. Both ranges are covered with lush forests, contrasting the scenery below. The elevation change within the county is from nearly 13,000 feet (4,000 m) in the La Sal Mountains to 3,000 feet (910 m) at Lake Powell, a…

Average elevation: 1,739 m

Gallatin County

United States > Montana

Average elevation: 2,058 m

Stamford

United States > Vermont > Bennington County

Average elevation: 646 m

Santa Rosa

United States > California > Sonoma County

Average elevation: 136 m

Mammoth Lakes

United States > California > Mono County

Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town in Mono County, California, United States. It is located immediately to the east of Mammoth Mountain, at an elevation of 7,880 feet (2,400 m). As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,191, reflecting a 12.7% decrease from the 2010 Census.

Average elevation: 2,682 m

Chicago

United States > Illinois > Cook County

When Chicago was founded in 1837, most of the early building was around the mouth of the Chicago River, as can be seen on a map of the city's original 58 blocks. The overall grade of the city's central, built-up areas is relatively consistent with the natural flatness of its overall natural geography,…

Average elevation: 182 m

Alexander County

United States > Illinois

Average elevation: 112 m

Houston

United States > Texas > Harris County

Houston is characterized by its predominantly flat topography, sitting at an average elevation of approximately 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The city is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, which is dissected by a network of bayous that contribute to the region's drainage. This terrain was once covered…

Average elevation: 25 m

Edgemont

United States > Arkansas > Cleburne County

Average elevation: 178 m

Mason County

United States > Illinois

Average elevation: 165 m

North Slope

United States > Alaska

Average elevation: 214 m

Chillicothe

United States > Ohio > Ross County

Average elevation: 217 m

Hertford County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 15 m

Seip Central Mound

United States > Ohio > Ross County

Average elevation: 237 m

Miamisburg

United States > Ohio > Montgomery County

Average elevation: 247 m

Norwood

United States > Ohio > Hamilton County

The earliest humans in the area now known as Norwood are believed to have been Pre-Columbian era people of the Adena culture. Norwood Mound, a prehistoric earthwork mound built by the Adena, is located in Norwood and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Adena constructed the mound at the…

Average elevation: 196 m

Alaska

United States

Average elevation: 207 m

Hartselle

United States > Alabama > Morgan County

Average elevation: 196 m

Ray County

United States > Missouri

Average elevation: 252 m

Sagwon

United States > Alaska > North Slope

Average elevation: 235 m

Chandler

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County

Average elevation: 372 m

Plymouth

United States > New Hampshire > Grafton County

Average elevation: 264 m

Irving

United States > Texas > Dallas County

Average elevation: 149 m

Monterey County

United States > California

Average elevation: 282 m

Paradise

United States > California > Butte County

The town is spread out on a wide ridge between deep canyons formed by the west branch of the Feather River to the east and Butte Creek to the west. The Paradise area extends northward to include the unincorporated town of Magalia, as well as Stirling City, eleven miles (18 km) north. Elevation of the area…

Average elevation: 464 m

Mingo County

United States > West Virginia

Average elevation: 388 m

Hayfield

United States > Minnesota > Dodge County

Average elevation: 404 m

Arizona

United States

Arizona is well known for its desert Basin and Range region in the state's southern portions, which is rich in a landscape of xerophyte plants such as the cactus. This region's topography was shaped by prehistoric volcanism, followed by the cooling-off and related subsidence. Its climate has exceptionally hot…

Average elevation: 1,229 m

Hebron

United States > Illinois > McHenry County

Average elevation: 279 m

Sadler

United States > Texas > Grayson County

Average elevation: 215 m

Spring Hill

United States > Florida > Hernando County

Average elevation: 17 m

Jacksonville

United States > Florida > Duval County

Average elevation: 10 m

Seminole

United States > Florida > Pinellas County

Average elevation: 9 m

Matteson

United States > Illinois > Cook County

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Matteson has a total area of 9.32 square miles (24.14 km2), of which 9.29 square miles (24.06 km2) (or 99.64%) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (or 0.36%) is water. The village's topography is mostly flat.

Average elevation: 218 m

Seminole County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 14 m

South Bend

United States > Indiana > Saint Joseph County

On September 29, 1929, South Bend completed its "track elevation program". This was a railroad infrastructure project which saw the removal of Grand Trunk Western Railroad tracks from Division Street, the removal of level crossings from Chapin to Miami streets, the creation of a modern freight layout, and the…

Average elevation: 236 m

Williamsburg

United States > Kentucky > Whitley County

Average elevation: 322 m

King William County

United States > Virginia

Average elevation: 32 m

Franklin County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 92 m

Granbury

United States > Texas > Hood County

Average elevation: 242 m

Pharr

United States > Texas > Hidalgo County

Average elevation: 32 m

Madison County

United States > Arkansas

Average elevation: 493 m

Samford

United States > Missouri > Pemiscot County

Average elevation: 78 m

Guánica

United States > Puerto Rico

Average elevation: 42 m

Weaverville

United States > California > Trinity County

Average elevation: 803 m

Buncombe County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 839 m

Alpine

United States > Texas > Brewster County

Alpine (/ˈælpaɪn/ AL-pyne) is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,035 at the 2020 census. The town has an elevation of 4,462 feet (1,360 m), and the surrounding mountain peaks are over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. A university, hospital, library,…

Average elevation: 1,373 m

Marianna

United States > Florida > Jackson County

Average elevation: 39 m

Bim

United States > West Virginia > Boone County

Average elevation: 446 m

San Diego

United States > California > San Diego County

The climate in San Diego, like most of Southern California, often varies significantly over short geographical distances, resulting in microclimates. In San Diego, this is mostly because of the city's topography (the Bay, and the numerous hills, mountains, and canyons). Frequently, particularly during the "May…

Average elevation: 125 m

Butler

United States > Butler County

Average elevation: 339 m

Omaha

United States > Nebraska > Douglas County

Average elevation: 338 m

Cheyenne

United States > Wyoming > Laramie County

The Cheyenne Regional Airport was opened in 1920, initially serving as a stop for airmail. It soon developed into a civil-military airport, serving DC-3s and various military craft. During World War II, hundreds of B-17s, B-24s, and PBYs were outfitted and upgraded at the airfield. Today, it serves a number of…

Average elevation: 1,871 m

Thorndale

United States > Texas > Milam County

Average elevation: 135 m

Loghill Village

United States > Colorado > Ouray County

Average elevation: 2,341 m

Jasper County

United States > Indiana

Average elevation: 208 m

South Carolina

United States

South Carolina's topography is defined by three major geographic regions: the Atlantic Coastal Plain, the Piedmont, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Covering approximately two-thirds of the state, the Atlantic Coastal Plain is characterized by flat, gently rolling terrain that transitions from the sandy beaches…

Average elevation: 85 m

Minnesota

United States

The state's high point is Eagle Mountain at 2,301 feet (701 m), which is only 13 miles (21 km) away from the low point of 601 feet (183 m) at the shore of Lake Superior. Notwithstanding dramatic local differences in elevation, much of the state is a gently rolling peneplain.

Average elevation: 378 m

Adel

United States > Georgia > Cook County

Average elevation: 72 m

South Lebanon

United States > Ohio > Warren County

Average elevation: 219 m

Lubbock

United States > Texas > Lubbock County

Average elevation: 983 m

Campton Township

United States > Illinois > Kane County

Average elevation: 267 m

Liberty Township

United States > Ohio > Butler County

Average elevation: 233 m

Mercury

United States > Nevada > Nye County

In 1957, the US Navy launched nine atmospheric sounding rockets to measure nuclear radiation and other atmospheric data, using Mercury as a staging area. The Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory conducted its first test flight in 1956. This test rocket lifted 13.6 kilograms (30 lb) to an altitude of 40…

Average elevation: 1,183 m

Grantsburg

United States > Illinois > Johnson County

Average elevation: 121 m

Louisville

United States > Kentucky > Jefferson County

Throughout January 1937, 19.17 inches (48.7 cm) of rain fell in Louisville, and by January 27, the Ohio River crested at a record 57.15 feet (17.42 m), almost 30 feet (9.1 m) above flood stage. These events triggered the "Great Flood of 1937", which lasted into early February. The flood submerged 60–70…

Average elevation: 188 m

Aiken County

United States > South Carolina

Average elevation: 109 m

Harlingen

United States > Texas > Cameron County

Average elevation: 14 m

Maui

United States > Hawaii > Maui County

Maui's diverse landscapes are the result of a unique combination of geology, topography, and climate. Each volcanic cone in the chain of the Hawaiian Islands is built of basalt, a dark, iron-rich/silica-poor rock, which poured out of thousands of vents as highly fluid lava over millions of years. Several of…

Average elevation: 232 m

Pittsburgh

United States > Pennsylvania > Allegheny County

The warmest month of the year in Pittsburgh is July, with a 24-hour average of 73.2 °F (22.9 °C). Conditions are often humid, and combined with highs reaching 90 °F (32 °C) on an average 9.5 days a year, a considerable heat index arises. The coolest month is January, when the 24-hour average is 28.8 °F…

Average elevation: 303 m

Los Angeles

United States > California > Los Angeles County

Los Angeles is characterized by a diverse and dynamic topography. The city is predominantly situated in a basin bordered by mountain ranges, including the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and the San Gabriel Mountains to the east, with elevations reaching up to about 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) in certain…

Average elevation: 241 m

Sedona

United States > Arizona > Yavapai County

Sedona interior chaparral has many shrubs and small tree species of Quercus turbinella and Rhus ovata and a large population of Quercus palmeri. The Great Basin woodland has many small to medium trees of Pinus monophylla Var. fallax, Juniperus arizonica, Juniperus deppeana, Juniperus osteosperma, and Juniperus…

Average elevation: 1,342 m

College Station

United States > Texas > Brazos County

Average elevation: 87 m

Mount Saint Helens

United States > Washington > Skamania County

The Mount St. Helens major eruption of May 18, 1980 remains the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. Fifty-seven people were killed; 200 homes, 47 bridges, 15 miles (24 km) of railways, and 185 miles (298 km) of highway were destroyed. A massive debris avalanche,…

Average elevation: 2,096 m

El Dorado

United States > Arkansas > Union County

Average elevation: 66 m

New York

United States > New York

New York City's topography is a fascinating blend of varied elevations and unique landscapes, reflecting its diverse geography across five boroughs. Situated at the confluence of the Hudson and East Rivers, the city primarily features low-lying terrain, with the average elevation hovering around sea level.…

Average elevation: 19 m

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