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Washington
The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River. The geographic center of Washington is near the intersection of 4th and L Streets NW.
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Name: Washington topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20500, United States (38.73504 -77.19654 39.05504 -76.87654)
Average elevation: 63 m
Minimum elevation: -3 m
Maximum elevation: 160 m
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Mississippi
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Average elevation: 74 m
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Average elevation: 601 m
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Average elevation: 360 m
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Average elevation: 250 m
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Salt Lake City
United States > Utah > Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City's topography is characterized by a striking contrast between its flat valley floor and the surrounding rugged mountains. The city is situated in the Salt Lake Valley, with an average elevation of approximately 4,237 feet above sea level, making it one of the higher major cities in the United…
Average elevation: 1,592 m
Buffalo
United States > New York > Erie County
Buffalo is characterized by its relatively flat terrain, predominantly lying on the Erie/Ontario Lake Plain, which forms part of the Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands. The city's elevation averages around 607 feet above sea level, with minor variations, particularly in neighborhoods like University Heights, which…
Average elevation: 185 m
Atlanta
United States > Georgia > Fulton County
Atlanta features a varied topography characterized by its rolling hills and elevated terrain. The city sits at an average elevation of approximately 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level, with elevations ranging from about 725 feet (221 meters) to 1,175 feet (358 meters) in the surrounding areas. This…
Average elevation: 284 m
East Tennessee
The Blue Ridge section comprises the western section of the Blue Ridge Province, the crests of which form most of the Tennessee-North Carolina border. At an average elevation of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) above sea level, this physiographic province contains the highest elevations in the state. The Blue Ridge region…
Average elevation: 435 m
Queens County
United States > New York > New York
Many of the village street grids of Queens had only worded names, some were numbered according to local numbering schemes, and some had a mix of words and numbers. In the early 1920s, a "Philadelphia Plan" was instituted to overlay one numbered system upon the whole borough. The Topographical Bureau, Borough…
Average elevation: 11 m
Oakland
United States > California > Alameda County
Oakland features a diverse topography shaped by its location along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and the presence of the nearby coastal hills. The city sits on a flat coastal plain that gradually ascends toward the Oakland Hills to the east, where elevations can exceed 1,700 feet. The highest point…
Average elevation: 51 m
San Antonio
United States > Texas > Bexar County
San Antonio features a diverse topography characterized by gently rolling hills and flat plains. The city's elevation averages around 650 feet above sea level, but nearby areas can reach heights of up to 1,300 feet in certain locations like Cross Mountain. The landscape is part of the southern edge of the…
Average elevation: 247 m
Albuquerque
United States > New Mexico > Bernalillo County
Located in north-central New Mexico, Albuquerque serves as the county seat of Bernalillo County. To its east are the Sandia–Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande flows north to south through its center, while the West Mesa and Petroglyph National Monument make up the western part of the city. Albuquerque has one of…
Average elevation: 1,687 m
Rhode Island
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Average elevation: 53 m
Saint Petersburg
United States > Florida > Pinellas County
Saint Petersburg features a predominantly flat topography characteristic of the Gulf Coast region. The city's elevation averages around 44 feet (approximately 13.4 meters) above sea level, with some areas dipping to about 15 feet (4.6 meters). This relatively low elevation contributes to the area's…
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Utah's topography is characterized by a stunning variety of landscapes, reflecting its geological complexity and rich natural history. The state is primarily shaped by the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range province, resulting in a diverse terrain that includes rugged mountain ranges, deep canyons, and…
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