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San Antonio

United States > Texas > Bexar County > San Antonio

Average elevation: 218 m

Fresno

United States > California > Fresno County

Average elevation: 98 m

Oswego County

United States > New York

Average elevation: 180 m

Anne Arundel County

United States > Maryland

Elevations in Anne Arundel County range from sea level at the Chesapeake and tidal tributaries to about 300 feet (91 m) in western areas near the fall line. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, but more dramatic banks and bluffs can be found where waterways cut through areas of higher elevation.

Average elevation: 25 m

Waukee

United States > Iowa > Dallas County

Waukee, located in Walnut Township of Dallas County, Iowa, is situated on a gently rolling landscape at an average elevation of about 1,030 feet (314 meters). The topography of the area is characterized by mild elevation changes, with slight hills and valleys that form part of the broader rolling plains of the…

Average elevation: 298 m

Bronx County

United States > New York > New York

The Bronx's highest elevation at 280 feet (85 m) is in the northwest corner, west of Van Cortlandt Park and in the Chapel Farm area near the Riverdale Country School. The opposite (southeastern) side of the Bronx has four large low peninsulas or "necks" of low-lying land that jut into the waters of the East…

Average elevation: 21 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

Beverly

United States > Massachusetts > Essex County > Beverly

Average elevation: 17 m

Georgetown

United States > Texas > Georgetown

The city is located on the northeastern edge of Texas Hill Country. Portions of Georgetown are located on either side of the Balcones Escarpment, a fault line in which the areas roughly east of IH-35 are flat and characterized by having black, fertile soils of the Blackland Prairie, and the west side of the…

Average elevation: 219 m

Rawlins

United States > Wyoming > Carbon County

Average elevation: 2,098 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

Jarbidge

United States > Nevada > Elko County

Average elevation: 2,199 m

Barrontown

United States > Mississippi > Forrest County

Average elevation: 80 m

Lehigh County

United States > Pennsylvania

Lehigh County borders two Appalachian mountain ridges. To the north, the county borders Blue Mountain, which has an altitude of 1,300 to 1,604 feet (396 to 489 m). To the south, it is bordered by South Mountain, which has an altitude of 700 to 1,100 feet (210 to 340 m) and cuts through the southern portions of…

Average elevation: 186 m

Ivanhoe

United States > Texas > Tyler County

Average elevation: 60 m

Yuma

United States > Arizona > Yuma County

Average elevation: 69 m

Clayton

United States > Georgia > Rabun County

Average elevation: 621 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

Eau Claire County

United States > Wisconsin

Average elevation: 304 m

HMS Bounty

United States > Florida > Miami-Dade County > Miami

Average elevation: 6 m

Petaluma

United States > California > Petaluma

Average elevation: 57 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

Leon County

United States > Florida

Leon County features a distinctive topography characterized by its hilly terrain, which is relatively unusual for a state known for its flat landscapes. This region lies at the southern edge of the Red Hills, a geographical area that elevates the terrain significantly compared to much of Florida. Elevations in…

Average elevation: 38 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

Carriage Hills

United States > Alabama > Mobile County > Mobile

Average elevation: 36 m

Street

United States > Maryland > Harford County

Average elevation: 137 m

Boston

United States > Massachusetts > Suffolk County > Boston

Boston has an area of 89.63 sq mi (232.1 km2)—48.4 sq mi (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and41.2 sq mi (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 ft (100 m) above sea…

Average elevation: 26 m

Florida Keys

United States > Florida > Monroe County

Tropical cyclones present special dangers and challenges to the entire Keys. Because no area of the islands is more than 20 feet (6.1 m) above sea level (and many are only a few feet elevation), and water surrounds the islands, nearly every neighborhood is subject to flooding as well as hurricane winds. In…

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

Ramah

United States > Colorado > El Paso County

Average elevation: 1,866 m

Castlewood

United States > Virginia > Russell County > Castlewood

Average elevation: 559 m

Bay County

United States > Florida

Average elevation: 13 m

Pitt County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 16 m

Colorado River

United States

The entire eastern boundary of the Colorado River Basin runs along the North American Continental Divide and is defined largely by the Rocky Mountains and the Rio Grande Basin. The Wind River Range in Wyoming marks the northern extent of the basin, and is separated from the Colorado Rockies by the endorheic…

Average elevation: 1,612 m

Town of How

United States > Wisconsin > Oconto County

Average elevation: 259 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

Olympic Peninsula

United States > Washington

The Olympic Peninsula is characterized by its striking topography, which features a dramatic interplay of mountains, forests, and coastline. At its center, the Olympic Mountains rise sharply, with peaks like Mount Olympus reaching elevations of 7,965 feet (2,428 meters) and boasting significant glaciation due…

Average elevation: 229 m

East Tennessee

United States > 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

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

Puget Sound

United States > Washington > Edmonds

Average elevation: 0 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

Estes Park

United States > Colorado > Larimer County

Estes Park sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet (2,293 m) on the front range of the Rocky Mountains at the eastern entrance of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Its north, south and east extremities border the Roosevelt National Forest. Lumpy Ridge lies immediately north of Estes Park.

Average elevation: 2,543 m

Paris Landing

United States > Tennessee > Henry County > Oak Hill

Average elevation: 117 m

Turkey Creek

United States > Texas > Travis County > Austin

Average elevation: 198 m

Medina County

United States > Ohio

Average elevation: 306 m

Saint Mary's County

United States > Maryland

Average elevation: 13 m

Duval County

United States > Florida

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 918 square miles (2,380 km2), of which 762 square miles (1,970 km2) is land and 156 square miles (400 km2) (17.0%) is water. The topography is coastal plain; however there are some rolling hills.

Average elevation: 11 m

Midland

United States > Texas > Midland County

Average elevation: 855 m

Guilford County

United States > North Carolina

Average elevation: 239 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

Yorkville

United States > California > Mendocino County

Average elevation: 410 m

Helmville

United States > Montana > Powell County

Average elevation: 1,323 m

Camp Meeker

United States > California > Sonoma County

Average elevation: 223 m

Colter Bay Village

United States > Wyoming > Teton County

Average elevation: 2,079 m

Ayock

United States > Washington > Mason County

Average elevation: 65 m

Schwab City

United States > Texas > Polk County

Average elevation: 66 m

Falcon Heights

United States > Texas > Starr County

Average elevation: 93 m

Cold Springs

United States > Kentucky > Meade County

Average elevation: 191 m

Lexington

United States > Kentucky > Lexington

Average elevation: 285 m

Ellicott City

United States > Maryland > Howard County

Average elevation: 119 m

Sandy Hook

United States > Virginia > Goochland County

Average elevation: 97 m

Homeville

United States > Virginia > Sussex County

Average elevation: 30 m

Sprinkle Corner

United States > Texas > Travis County > Austin

Average elevation: 202 m

Norfolk

United States > Virginia > Norfolk

Average elevation: 4 m

Coast Range

United States > Oregon > Benton County

Average elevation: 824 m

Biloxi

United States > Mississippi > Harrison County > Biloxi

Average elevation: 1 m

Chase

United States > Alaska > Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Average elevation: 326 m

Arvada

United States > Colorado > Arvada

Average elevation: 1,796 m

Wishon Reservoir

United States > California > Fresno County

Average elevation: 2,194 m

Seal Rock

United States > Oregon > Lincoln County

Average elevation: 6 m

Dodge Ridge

United States > California > Tuolumne County

Average elevation: 1,983 m

West Park

United States > Indiana > Hamilton County > Carmel

Average elevation: 274 m

Bentonville

United States > Arkansas > Benton County

Bentonville lies in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa) with influence from the humid continental climate type. Bentonville experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north, however some of the Arctic masses are blocked by the higher elevations of the Ozarks. July is…

Average elevation: 387 m

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