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Denver

United States > Colorado > Denver County > Denver

Denver, situated at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,609 meters), is renowned as the "Mile High City." It is located in the South Platte River Valley, just east of the Rocky Mountains' foothills. The city's topography features a gently sloping landscape characterized by rolling hills and wide valleys,…

Average elevation: 1,684 m

Richmond City

United States > Virginia > Richmond City

Average elevation: 53 m

Flagstaff

United States > Arizona > Coconino County

Flagstaff, located in Coconino County, Arizona, is characterized by its diverse topography, primarily shaped by its high elevation and volcanic activity. Sitting at around 7,000 feet (approximately 2,130 meters), the city is surrounded by the expansive Coconino National Forest, which features a blend of…

Average elevation: 2,176 m

Norway

United States > Maine > Oxford County

Average elevation: 180 m

Grants Pass

United States > Oregon > Josephine County

Average elevation: 374 m

Chesapeake Bay

United States > Maryland

Tides in the Chesapeake Bay exhibit an interesting and unique behavior due to the nature of the topography (both horizontal and vertical shape), wind-driven circulation, and how the Bay interacts with oceanic tides. Research into the peculiar behavior of tides both at the northern and southern extents of the…

Average elevation: 33 m

Boise

United States > Idaho > Ada County

Boise (locally /ˈbɔɪsi/ BOY-see) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho and is the county seat of Ada County. As of the 2020 census, there were 235,684 people residing in the city. On the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, it is 41 miles (66 km) east of the Oregon border and 110…

Average elevation: 1,040 m

Virginia Beach

United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia, located in the coastal region of the United States, features a predominantly flat terrain characterized by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The elevation is remarkably low, averaging about 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level, which contributes to the area's susceptibility to…

Average elevation: 2 m

Leadville

United States > Colorado > Lake County

Average elevation: 3,106 m

Flagler County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 6 m

Puerto Rico

United States > Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico features a diverse topography characterized by a mountainous interior, coastal plains, and stunning beaches. The island's central region is dominated by the Cordillera Central mountain range, which includes the highest peak, Cerro de Punta, rising to 4,390 feet (1,338 meters). These mountains…

Average elevation: 65 m

Cortland County

United States > New York

Cortland County features a varied topography characteristic of the glaciated Appalachian Plateau region. The landscape is primarily rural, with elevations ranging from approximately 850 to 2,100 feet above sea level. The terrain includes rolling hills, steep ridges, and valleys shaped by glacial activity,…

Average elevation: 453 m

Lexington

United States > Kentucky > Lexington

Average elevation: 285 m

Kingwood

United States > Texas > Harris County > Houston

Average elevation: 22 m

Hudson

United States > Florida > Hudson

Hudson features a predominantly flat and low-lying topography typical of the region, with an average elevation of approximately 16 feet above sea level. This terrain is interspersed with various wetlands and small lakes, creating a rich ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife. The area also includes a few…

Average elevation: 5 m

Air Force Academy

United States > Colorado > El Paso County > Colorado Springs

The campus of the academy covers 18,455 acres (29 sq mi; 75 km2) on the east side of the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains, just north of Colorado Springs. Its elevation is normally given as 7,258 feet (2,212 m) above sea level, which is at the cadet area. The academy was designed by Skidmore, Owings and…

Average elevation: 2,158 m

Mandeville

United States > Louisiana > St. Tammany Parish

Mandeville is located at 30°22′9″N 90°4′41″W / 30.36917°N 90.07806°W / 30.36917; -90.07806 (30.369282, -90.078006), and has an elevation of 7 feet (2.1 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.7 km2), of which 0.12 square miles…

Average elevation: 6 m

Lake Norman

United States > North Carolina > Iredell County > Mooresville

Lake Norman and the surrounding shoreline serve as a habitat for a diverse array of plants and wildlife, as well as a place for a myriad of human activities. Maintaining this habitat to simultaneously preserve endangered species, keep invasive species at bay, and maintain health and safety standards for the…

Average elevation: 254 m

Adams County

United States > Pennsylvania

Average elevation: 250 m

Baltimore

United States > Maryland

Baltimore exhibits a diverse topography that plays a significant role in its character and development. Situated along the Patapsco River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay, the city is positioned on the fall line that separates the Piedmont Plateau to the west from the Atlantic Coastal Plain to the east.…

Average elevation: 65 m

Tucson

United States > Arizona > Pima County > Tucson

The city's elevation is 2,643 ft (806 m) above sea level (as measured at the Tucson International Airport). Tucson is on an alluvial plain in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five minor ranges of mountains: the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Tortolita Mountains to the north, the Santa Rita Mountains to the…

Average elevation: 836 m

Lookout Mountain

United States > Georgia > Walker County

Average elevation: 406 m

Beech Mountain

United States > North Carolina > Watauga County

Beech Mountain is a town in both Avery and Watauga counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 320. The town is located atop Beech Mountain and is the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains at 5,506 ft (1,678 m) in elevation. The nearest municipality at a…

Average elevation: 1,267 m

Columbia River

United States

The Columbia's heavy flow and large elevation drop over a short distance, 2.16 feet per mile (40.9 centimeters per kilometer), give it tremendous capacity for hydroelectricity generation. In comparison, the Mississippi drops less than 0.65 feet per mile (12.3 cm/km). The Columbia alone possesses one-third of…

Average elevation: 1,092 m

Big Bear Lake

United States > California > San Bernardino County > Big Bear Lake

At a surface elevation of 6,743 ft (2,055 m) above sea level, it has an east-west length of approximately seven miles (11 km) and is approximately 2.5 miles (4.0 km) at its widest measurement, though the lake's width mostly averages a little more than 1⁄2 mi (0.8 km). These approximations are based on the…

Average elevation: 2,209 m

Lake Erie

United States > Ohio

Situated below Lake Huron, Erie's primary inlet is the Detroit River. The main natural outflow from the lake is via the Niagara River, which provides hydroelectric power to Canada and the U.S. as it spins huge turbines near Niagara Falls at Lewiston, New York and Queenston, Ontario. Some outflow occurs via the…

Average elevation: 267 m

Snoqualmie Pass

United States > Washington > King County

Due to its elevation, Snoqualmie Pass experiences significantly lower temperatures than Seattle, and receives much more precipitation, much of it being snow. Snoqualmie Pass has a humid continental climate (Koppen: Dsb bordering Csb) with cold, very wet and snowy winters, and mild to warm, relatively dry…

Average elevation: 1,048 m

Pollock Pines

United States > California > El Dorado County

Pollock Pines is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pollock Pines lies at an elevation of 3,980 feet (1,210 m) in the Sierra Nevada. The population was 6,871 at the 2010 census,…

Average elevation: 1,122 m

Pinetop-Lakeside

United States > Arizona > Navajo County

Pinetop-Lakeside is nestled in the stunning White Mountains of northeastern Arizona, characterized by a varied topography that significantly influences its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The terrain features elevations averaging around 6,795 feet, with rugged mountain landscapes interspersed…

Average elevation: 2,087 m

Indianapolis

United States > Indiana > Indianapolis

Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to gently sloping terrain underlain by glacial deposits known as till. The lowest point in the city is about 650 feet (198 m) above mean sea level, with the highest natural elevation at about 900 feet (274 m) above sea level. Few hills or short ridges, known…

Average elevation: 241 m

Athens

United States > Georgia > Athens

Average elevation: 221 m

Sanibel Island

United States > Florida > Lee County > Sanibel

Average elevation: 1 m

Susanville

United States > California > Lassen County

Susanville (formerly known as Rooptown) is a town in and is the county seat of Lassen County, California, United States. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the southern part of the county, at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 m). Its population is 16,728 as of the 2020 census, down from 17,947 from…

Average elevation: 1,345 m

Idyllwild-Pine Cove

United States > California > Riverside County

"Mile-high Idyllwild" is a mountain resort about one-mile (1,600 m) in altitude. Idyllwild is flanked by two large rock formations, Tahquitz Peak and Suicide Rock (also known as Lily Rock), which are famous in Southern California rock-climbing circles. It offers no skiing, so "the Hill" has been minimally…

Average elevation: 1,746 m

Crested Butte

United States > Colorado > Gunnison County

At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 535 acres (2.166 km2), all of it land. Crested Butte lies at an elevation of 8,885 feet (2,708 m) above sea level.

Average elevation: 2,798 m

Island Park

United States > Idaho > Fremont County

Island Park is located at 44°29′59″N 111°20′19″W / 44.49972°N 111.33861°W / 44.49972; -111.33861 (44.4996, −111.3387), at an elevation of 6,293 feet (1,918 m) above sea level, making it the highest city in Idaho.

Average elevation: 2,113 m

St. Louis

United States > Illinois > Madison County > St. Louis

Average elevation: 150 m

Lake Chelan

United States > Washington > Chelan County > Chelan

Lake Chelan (/ʃəˈlæn/ shə-LAN) is a narrow, 50.5 mi (81.3 km) long lake in Chelan County, north-central Washington state, U.S. It is an overdeepened lake and resembles a fjord, with an average width of 1.3 mi (2.1 km). Near its upper end, the lake surface lies more than 6,600 ft (2,000 m) below peaks less…

Average elevation: 1,358 m

Lake Michigan

United States

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume (1,180 cu mi (4,900 km3)) and the third-largest by surface area (22,404 sq mi (58,030 km2)), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron…

Average elevation: 260 m

Palm Springs

United States > California > Riverside County

Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is characterized by striking topography shaped by both the Colorado Desert and surrounding mountain ranges. The city lies at an average elevation of around 480 feet (146 meters) above sea level​. To the west, the San Bernardino Mountains rise dramatically, with…

Average elevation: 859 m

Vashon Island

United States > Washington > King County > Vashon

Vashon Island features a diverse topography characterized by rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic waterfronts. The island rises gently from sea level to elevations reaching around 500 feet (approximately 150 meters) at its highest point, providing sweeping views of Puget Sound and the surrounding mountains.…

Average elevation: 46 m

Augusta

United States > Georgia > Augusta

As with the rest of the state, Augusta has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with short, mild winters, very hot, humid summers, and a wide diurnal temperature variation throughout much of the year, despite its low elevation and moisture. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 45.4 °F (7.4…

Average elevation: 90 m

Summerlin

United States > Nevada > Clark County > Las Vegas

Average elevation: 843 m

Fairhope

United States > Alabama > Baldwin County > Fairhope

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 square miles (31.1 km2), of which 0.019 square mile (0.05 km2), or 0.16%, is water. Its elevation ranges from sea level at the bay to 122 feet (37 m) in the city center.

Average elevation: 35 m

Fairbanks

United States > Alaska > Fairbanks North Star

Fairbanks is situated within the central Tanana Valley, characterized by a diverse and dynamic topography. The city straddles the Chena River, which flows southwest into the larger Tanana River, defining Fairbanks' southern border. To the north, a gradual incline leads into a chain of hills that ascend toward…

Average elevation: 146 m

Silverton

United States > Colorado > San Juan County

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land. Silverton is one of the highest towns in the United States, at 9,318 feet (2,840 m) above sea level. The town is located in San Juan County, the highest county in the United States, with a…

Average elevation: 2,991 m

Thousand Oaks

United States > California > Ventura County > Thousand Oaks

The northern parts consist of mountainous terrain in the Simi Hills, Conejo Mountains and Mount Clef Ridge. Narrow canyons such as Hill Canyon cut through the steeper mountainous areas. Conejo Mountain and Conejo Grade are found in westernmost Newbury Park, while the southernmost parts of Thousand Oaks are…

Average elevation: 303 m

Steamboat Springs

United States > Colorado > Routt County

Average elevation: 2,228 m

Monument

United States > Colorado > Monument

Monument is situated at an elevation of approximately 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, creating a diverse topography that is both striking and varied. The town is characterized by rolling hills and flat terrain in the valley, contrasted by the rugged foothills of the…

Average elevation: 2,133 m

Pinehurst

United States > North Carolina > Moore County

Average elevation: 138 m

Aiken

United States > South Carolina > Aiken County

Average elevation: 134 m

Monteagle

United States > Tennessee > Grundy County

The town straddles a narrow stretch of the Cumberland Plateau known colloquially as "Monteagle Mountain". This stretch of the plateau is approximately 2 miles (3 km) wide, with steep drop-offs to the northwest and southeast. Monteagle lies at an elevation of just under 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. By…

Average elevation: 487 m

Walla Walla

United States > Washington > Walla Walla County

Walla Walla County features a varied topography characterized by rolling hills, valleys, and river systems. The elevation in the area averages around 940 feet (approximately 287 meters) above sea level, with some areas rising to nearly 1,200 feet. The landscape is shaped by the Walla Walla River, which carves…

Average elevation: 297 m

Saint Lucie County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 8 m

Hawaii

United States > Hawaii

Topographic map of the island of Hawaii

Average elevation: 547 m

Grand Lake o' the Cherokees

United States > Oklahoma > Delaware County > Grove

Grand Lake has a surface area of 41,779 acres (169.07 km2) of water, a storage volume of 1,515,416 acre-feet, and 1,366 miles (2,198 km) of shoreline. Unlike other lakes in Oklahoma, Grand Lake is a deep and mostly rocky lake. The average depth for Grand Lake is 36.3 feet. Its mean elevation is 745 ft (227 m)…

Average elevation: 257 m

Port Aransas

United States > Texas > Nueces County

Average elevation: 1 m

New England

United States

Average elevation: 205 m

Bethesda

United States > Maryland > Bethesda

Average elevation: 86 m

Pine Island

United States > Florida > Lee County

Average elevation: 2 m

Placerville

United States > California > Placerville

The region east of Placerville, popularly known as Apple Hill and Pleasant Valley, is becoming a center for wine production. The wine region is officially designated as the El Dorado AVA. The largest wineries in the area are Boeger, Lava Cap and Madrona, but most of the 30 plus wineries surrounding Placerville…

Average elevation: 587 m

Palmer Lake

United States > Colorado > El Paso County

The town marks the top of the Palmer Divide, a ridge running from Palmer Lake eastward which separates the Arkansas River drainage to the south from the Platte River drainage to the north. The highest point of the divide is about 7,700 feet (2,300 m) above sea level at Vollmer Hill located in the Black Forest.…

Average elevation: 2,302 m

Trumbull County

United States > Ohio

Average elevation: 297 m

Gillespie County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 533 m

Connecticut River

United States

The Connecticut River rises from Fourth Connecticut Lake, a small pond 300 yards (270 m) south of the Canada–United States border in the town of Pittsburg, New Hampshire, at an elevation of 2,670 feet (810 m) above sea level. It flows through the remaining Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis for 14 miles (23…

Average elevation: 264 m

Potomac River

United States > Maryland

Average elevation: 137 m

Portage County

United States > Ohio

Average elevation: 320 m

Kingman

United States > Arizona > Mohave County > Kingman

Lt. Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a U.S. Navy officer in the service of the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, was ordered by the U.S. War Department to build a federal wagon road across the 35th Parallel. His secondary orders were to test the feasibility of the use of camels as pack animals in the…

Average elevation: 1,131 m

Anchorage

United States > Alaska > Anchorage

Average elevation: 316 m

San Antonio

United States > Texas > Bexar County > San Antonio

Average elevation: 218 m

Salem

United States > Massachusetts > Essex County > Salem

Average elevation: 16 m

Sedona

United States > Arizona > Sedona

Average elevation: 1,474 m

Yucca Valley

United States > California > San Bernardino County

Yucca Valley lies in the middle of the Morongo Basin at a base elevation of 3,300 feet. Joshua Tree National Park is adjacent to its southern border.

Average elevation: 1,106 m

Golden Gate Park

United States > California > San Francisco

In the 1860s, San Franciscans began to feel the need for a spacious public park similar to Central Park, which was then taking shape in New York City. Golden Gate Park was carved out of unpromising sand and shore dunes that were known as the Outside Lands, in an unincorporated area west of San Francisco's…

Average elevation: 71 m

Mississippi River

United States

The uppermost lock and dam on the Upper Mississippi River is the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam in Minneapolis. Above the dam, the river's elevation is 799 feet (244 m). Below the dam, the river's elevation is 750 feet (230 m). This 49-foot (15 m) drop is the largest of all the Mississippi River locks…

Average elevation: 344 m

La Crosse County

United States > Wisconsin

Average elevation: 275 m

Hamilton County

United States > Indiana

Average elevation: 261 m

Diamondhead

United States > Mississippi > Hancock County

Much of the land that became Diamondhead had been purchased by Walter Gex, Sr., in 1937 from the Gulf State Paper Company and the Easy Opener Bag Company. Additional land was purchased by Gex, bringing his acquisition to nearly 5,000 acres (2,000 ha). In the late 1960s, D.E.A.R., Inc., later known as the…

Average elevation: 3 m

Lancaster County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 399 m

Mobile County

United States > Alabama

Average elevation: 25 m

Pisgah National Forest

United States > North Carolina > Buncombe County

The Pisgah National Forest covers 512,758 acres (801 sq mi; 2,075 km2) of mountainous terrain in the southern Appalachian Mountains, including parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Balsam Mountains. Elevations reach over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) and include some of the highest mountains in the eastern United…

Average elevation: 752 m

Twentynine Palms

United States > California > Twentynine Palms

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.1 square miles (153 km2), all land. The city is at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 m). The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is located there.

Average elevation: 690 m

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