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Richmond occupies a distinctive topographic threshold in central Virginia, where the rolling uplands of the Piedmont meet the lower, gentler Atlantic Coastal Plain along the James River fall zone. The city’s terrain is shaped by this transition: west and southwest of the urban core, the land rises into…

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Chincoteague is located at 37°56′5″N 75°22′4″W / 37.93472°N 75.36778°W / 37.93472; -75.36778 (37.934673, −75.367805). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.3 square miles (96.7 km2), of which 9.1 square miles (23.6 km2) is land and 28.2 square…

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Roanoke is characterized by a diverse topography, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Blue Ridge region. The city is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,100 feet, with the surrounding terrain consisting of rolling hills and valleys, predominantly shaped by the nearby Roanoke River.…

Average elevation: 333 m

Most of the county lies in the Piedmont region, with rolling hills and deep stream valleys such as Difficult Run and its tributaries. West of Route 28, the hills give way to a flat, gentle valley that stretches west to the Bull Run Mountains in Loudoun County. Elevations in the county range from near sea level…

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Blacksburg exhibits a varied topography characterized by its rolling hills and elevation changes. The town is situated at an average elevation of approximately 2,040 feet (621 meters) above sea level, with elevations ranging from about 1,440 feet (440 meters) to peaks reaching approximately 2,800 feet (860…

Average elevation: 621 m

Fredericksburg is characterized by its varied topography, which plays a significant role in the region's historical and recreational appeal. The city is situated on rolling hills that rise gently from the banks of the Rappahannock River, creating a picturesque landscape. The river itself meanders through the…

Average elevation: 38 m

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Alexandria, Virginia, is characterized by a diverse topography that features both flat and gently rolling landscapes, primarily situated along the banks of the Potomac River. The city sits at an average elevation of about 100 feet above sea level, with some areas dipping to nearly 5 feet below sea level near…

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The area that later became Galax was part of an 800-acre (320 ha) land grant given to James Buchanan in 1756 by the British Crown. The first plat map for Galax is dated December 1903; The town founders selected the site for the city on a wide expanse of meadowland bisected by Chestnut Creek and sitting at an…

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Shenandoah National Park lies along the Blue Ridge Mountains in north-central Virginia. These mountains form a distinct highland rising to elevations above 4,000 feet (1,200 m). Local topographic relief between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley exceeds 3,000 feet (910 m) at some locations. The…

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A significant portion of western Madison County is within Shenandoah National Park, including Hawksbill Mountain, the highest point in both the park and in Madison County, Old Rag Mountain, one of the park's most popular tourist destinations, and Rapidan Camp, the presidential retreat built by Herbert Hoover.…

Average elevation: 305 m

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The county contains karst, a type of topography, within an area of Ordovician limestone called "the Cedars." The Powell River flows through Lee County on its way to Tennessee.

Average elevation: 548 m

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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 by land area. The average elevation is 12…

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Lynchburg has a four-season humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with cool winters and hot, humid summers. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 35.9 °F (2.2 °C) in January to 76.0 °F (24.4 °C) in July. Nights tend to be significantly cooler than days throughout much of the year due in part…

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Wytheville is nestled within the scenic Appalachian Mountains, characterized by a varied topography that features rolling hills, gentle valleys, and steep ridges. The town sits at an elevation of approximately 2,300 feet, which contributes to its cooler climate and offers picturesque views of the surrounding…

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Additionally, the geographic location of the city, with respect to the principal storm tracks, is generally favorable, as it is south of the usual path of storms originating in the higher latitudes, and north of the usual tracks of hurricanes and other major tropical storms. However, when in the path of a…

Average elevation: 4 m

The geology and topography of the Hampton Roads region is influenced by the Chesapeake Bay impact crater, one of three factors contributing to the sinking of Hampton Roads at a rate between 15 and 23 centimeters (5.9 and 9.1 inches) per century.

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Floyd County is situated atop a high plateau of the Blue Ridge Mountains which divides the eastward flowing from the westward flowing waters. With the high topography, no streams flow into Floyd County. The county is drained primarily by Little River and its tributaries which flow into New River below the…

Average elevation: 707 m

Front Royal, located in Warren County, Virginia, sits at an elevation of approximately 570 feet (174 meters) above sea level​. It lies in a diverse topographic region, with the town nestled at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River, which contributes to its distinctive river…

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 651 square miles (1,690 km2), of which 647 square miles (1,680 km2) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) (0.6%) is water. Fauquier county is not densely populated, but exurban development from Washington, DC has sprung up in some parts. Even in…

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Amelia County is drained by tributaries of the Appomattox. The lowest elevation in the county is 158 feet (48 m), on Lake Chesdin on the Appomattox at the eastern extremity of the county. The highest elevation is 525 feet (160 m), on SR 616 (S. Genito Road) at the community of Gills in the southwest corner of…

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According to The Comparative Guide to American Suburbs, Colonial Heights's elevation is 95 feet.

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