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Lexington

United States > Kentucky > Lexington

Average elevation: 285 m

Milford Mill

United States > Maryland > Baltimore County

Average elevation: 139 m

Jacksonville

United States > Florida > Duval County > Jacksonville

Just south of Jacksonville and north of Saint Augustine is the boundary of where the Floridian Peninsula ends and Continental North America begins; Jacksonville is north of that line. While still in the North American Coastal plain, the topography begins to take on slight Piedmont characteristics. Like the…

Average elevation: 9 m

Wasatch Range

United States > Utah

The range's highest point — 11,928 feet (3,636 m) — is Mount Nebo, a triple peak rising above Nephi, at the southern end of the range. In some places the mountains rise steeply from the valley's base elevation of 4,330 feet (1,320 m) to over 11,000 feet (3,400 m). Other notable peaks include Mount…

Average elevation: 1,882 m

Southern California

United States

Most of Southern California has a Mediterranean-like climate, with warm and dry summers, mild and wet winters, where cool weather and freezing temperatures are rare. Southern California contains other types of climates, including semi-arid, desert and mountain, with infrequent rain and many sunny days. Summers…

Average elevation: 579 m

San Antonio

United States > Texas > Bexar County > San Antonio

Average elevation: 218 m

Kenai

United States > Alaska > Kenai Peninsula Borough

Average elevation: 27 m

Scottsdale

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Scottsdale

The city is in the Salt River Valley, or the "Valley of the Sun," in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Scottsdale, 31 mi (50 km) long and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) wide at its widest point, shares boundaries with many other municipalities and entities. On the west, Scottsdale is bordered by Phoenix, Paradise…

Average elevation: 414 m

Canyon Lake

United States > Texas > Comal County

Average elevation: 296 m

Washington

United States > Texas > Washington County

Average elevation: 67 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

Columbus

United States > Ohio > Franklin County > Columbus

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers is just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that…

Average elevation: 255 m

Langley

United States > South Carolina > Aiken County

Average elevation: 82 m

Highlands

United States > North Carolina > Macon County > Highlands

Highlands was founded in 1875 after its two founders, Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson, drew lines from Chicago to Savannah and from New Orleans to New York City. They felt that the place where these lines met would eventually become a great trading center and commercial crossroads. Highlands…

Average elevation: 1,090 m

Brown Street

United States > Delaware > Sussex County

Average elevation: 7 m

Puget Sound

United States > Washington > Edmonds

Average elevation: 0 m

Virginia Beach

United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 497 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 248 square miles (640 km2) (49.9%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by total area and third-largest city land area. The average elevation is 12…

Average elevation: 2 m

Mima Falls

United States > Washington > Thurston County

Average elevation: 167 m

Atigun Pass

United States > Alaska > North Slope Borough

Atigun Pass (/ˈætɪɡən/ AT-i-gən), elevation 4,739 feet (1,444 m), is a high mountain pass across the Brooks Range in Alaska, located at the head of the Dietrich River. It is where the Dalton Highway crosses the Continental Divide (at mile marker 244), and is the highest pass in Alaska that is maintained…

Average elevation: 1,530 m

Los Declet

United States > Puerto Rico > Vega Baja

Average elevation: 149 m

Graceland

United States > Tennessee > Shelby County > Memphis

Average elevation: 87 m

Grand Rapids

United States > Michigan > Kent County

Grand Rapids is situated in a region characterized by relatively flat terrain that gently undulates, influenced by the glacial activity that shaped much of the Midwest. The city itself sits at an elevation of approximately 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level, with the surrounding landscape showcasing low…

Average elevation: 216 m

Adirondack Park

United States > New York

Adirondack Park, covering over six million acres, features a diverse topography characterized by rugged mountains, extensive forests, and numerous waterways. The park is dominated by the Adirondack Mountains, which contain 46 peaks exceeding 4,000 feet, with Mount Marcy standing at 5,343 feet as the highest…

Average elevation: 371 m

Orange County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 167 m

Palm Springs

United States > California > Riverside County

One possible origin of palm in the place name comes from early Spanish explorers who referred to the area as La Palma de la Mano de Dios or "The Palm of God's hand". The earliest use of the name "Palm Springs" is from United States Topographical Engineers who used the term in 1853 maps. According to William…

Average elevation: 859 m

Saipan

United States > Northern Mariana Islands > Saipan Municipality > Garapan

Saipan, the largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands, features a diverse and rugged topography shaped by volcanic activity. The island's central region is dominated by Mount Tapochau, its highest peak at 1,553 feet (474 meters), providing a dramatic backdrop to the surrounding landscape. This volcanic…

Average elevation: 22 m

Kauai

United States > Hawaii > Kauaʻi County

Kauai, known as the "Garden Isle," features a remarkably diverse topography shaped by its volcanic origins and extensive erosion over millions of years. The island is characterized by a central mountainous region, dominated by the towering 5,148-foot Mount Waiʻaleʻale, one of the wettest places on Earth, and…

Average elevation: 216 m

Puerto Rico

United States > Puerto Rico

The island is mostly mountainous with large coastal areas in the north and south. The main mountain range is called "La Cordillera Central" (The Central Range). The highest elevation in Puerto Rico, Cerro de Punta 4,390 feet (1,340 m), is located in this range.

Average elevation: 65 m

Montvale

United States > Virginia > Bedford County > Montvale

Average elevation: 307 m

Baltimore

United States > Maryland > Baltimore

Baltimore is in north-central Maryland on the Patapsco River close to where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The city is also located on the fall line between the Piedmont Plateau and the Atlantic coastal plain, which divides Baltimore into "lower city" and "upper city". The city's elevation ranges from sea…

Average elevation: 65 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

Ramona

United States > California > San Diego County

In January 2006, Ramona Valley was designated the country's 162nd American Viticultural Area (AVA) by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which recognized the area for its distinctive microclimate, elevation, and soil attributes.

Average elevation: 469 m

Highland

United States > Texas > Dallas County > Dallas

Average elevation: 133 m

Floyds Knobs

United States > Indiana > Floyd County

Average elevation: 251 m

Skillman

United States > Kentucky > Hancock County

Average elevation: 127 m

San Diego

United States > California > San Diego County > San Diego

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: 57 m

Norfolk

United States > Virginia > Norfolk

Average elevation: 4 m

Fresno

United States > California > Fresno County

Average elevation: 98 m

Vail

United States > Colorado > Eagle County

Vail's average elevation is 8,150 feet (2484 m) above sea level. The town has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km2), with no lakes (there is, however, at least one pond). Gore Creek flows from east to west through the center of town.

Average elevation: 2,953 m

Erie County

United States > New York

The northern border of the county is Tonawanda Creek. Part of the southern border is Cattaraugus Creek. Other major streams include Buffalo Creek (Buffalo River), Cayuga Creek, Cazenovia Creek, Scajaquada Creek, Eighteen Mile Creek and Ellicott Creek. The county's northern half, including Buffalo and its…

Average elevation: 286 m

Westminster

United States > Colorado > Adams County

Average elevation: 1,630 m

Destin

United States > Florida > Okaloosa County

Average elevation: 1 m

Crane

United States > Indiana > Martin County

Average elevation: 194 m

Lafayette

United States > Indiana > Tippecanoe County

Lafayette is located at 40°24′38″N 86°52′29″W / 40.410585°N 86.874681°W / 40.410585; -86.874681 (40.410585, −86.874681) and is located in Fairfield and Wea Townships. Elevation at the court house is 550 feet (168 m), but city elevations range from a little over 500 feet (150 m) at the…

Average elevation: 192 m

Fort Peck

United States > Montana > Valley County

Average elevation: 652 m

Oak City

United States > North Carolina > Martin County

Average elevation: 23 m

Mounds

United States > Oklahoma > Creek County

Average elevation: 234 m

Anacortes

United States > Washington > Skagit County

Average elevation: 36 m

Shell Lake

United States > Wisconsin > Washburn County

Average elevation: 376 m

Washington County

United States > Wisconsin

Average elevation: 296 m

Mitchell County

United States > Kansas

Average elevation: 460 m

Phillips County

United States > Kansas

Average elevation: 615 m

Rawlins County

United States > Kansas

Average elevation: 943 m

Graham County

United States > Kansas

Graham County roughly contains 3600 quarter sections, and is the fourth county east of Colorado line and the second county south of the Nebraska line. The 100th meridian west passes nearly through its center. The average elevation in the county is 2,700 feet (820 m) above sea level. It is intersected by the…

Average elevation: 720 m

Stevens County

United States > Kansas

Average elevation: 946 m

Dundy County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 1,011 m

McPherson County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 1,013 m

Gosper County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 753 m

Keya Paha County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 699 m

Arthur County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 1,117 m

Dixon County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 420 m

Fall River County

United States > South Dakota

Average elevation: 1,132 m

Cuming County

United States > Nebraska

Average elevation: 438 m

Emmons County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 575 m

Faulk County

United States > South Dakota

Average elevation: 502 m

Hanson County

United States > South Dakota

Average elevation: 408 m

Stanley County

United States > South Dakota

Average elevation: 584 m

Sully County

United States > South Dakota

Average elevation: 554 m

Ziebach County

United States > South Dakota

Ziebach County is part of the Great Plains and is characterized by rolling grasslands and numerous buttes. The buttes form the highest points of elevation in Ziebach County.

Average elevation: 698 m

Divide County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 650 m

Griggs County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 445 m

Ransom County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 372 m

Stutsman County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 513 m

Towner County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 485 m

Traill County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 292 m

Ward County

United States > North Dakota

Average elevation: 579 m

Hutchinson County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 936 m

Deaf Smith County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 1,227 m

Collingsworth County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 650 m

Cottle County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 556 m

Foard County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 450 m

Coke County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 658 m

Harmon County

United States > Oklahoma

Average elevation: 518 m

Shackelford County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 467 m

Jim Wells County

United States > Texas

Average elevation: 74 m

Worcester

United States > Massachusetts > Worcester County

Worcester is known for being particularly snowy in the cold months, sometimes even experiencing autumn blizzards. The city averages 48.1 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year, as well as an average of 72.9 inches (185 cm) of snowfall a season, receiving far more snow than coastal locations less than 40…

Average elevation: 186 m

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