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The topography of the United States is characterized by diverse and dynamic landscapes that vary widely across the country. In the east, rolling hills and low mountains transition into the Appalachian Mountains, featuring peaks that generally reach around 6,000 feet (1,829 meters). Moving westward, the terrain shifts to the expansive Great Plains, which stretch for over 1,300 miles (2,092 meters) and are noted for their flatness, averaging around 1,000 feet (305 meters) in elevation​. The western region is dominated by the Rocky Mountains, where elevations soar, including Denali in Alaska, the highest point in North America at 20,310 feet (6,190 meters). This mountainous terrain gives way to varied landscapes such as plateaus and canyons, particularly in the Four Corners area​. Additionally, the Great Basin features an array of fault-block mountains and valleys that create a unique pattern of alternating high and low terrain, while the Pacific Northwest is marked by volcanic activity, leading to rugged, scenic vistas​. Overall, the U.S. showcases a rich tapestry of geological formations and elevations, reflecting its complex geological history and climatic conditions.

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Location: United States (-14.76084 -180.00000 71.58895 180.00000)

Average elevation: 1,014 ft

Minimum elevation: -95 ft

Maximum elevation: 16,407 ft

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Average elevation: 3,412 ft

Appalachian Mountains

United States > North Carolina > Yancey County

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Average elevation: 4,800 ft

Port Charlotte

United States > Florida > Charlotte County

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Average elevation: 13 ft

Shelter Island

USA > New York

Average elevation: 26 ft

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Average elevation: 965 ft

Baltimore

United States > Maryland

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Average elevation: 213 ft

Williamsburg

USA > Virginia > Williamsburg

Average elevation: 72 ft

Santa Cruz Mountains

United States > California > Santa Clara County

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Average elevation: 755 ft

South America

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Average elevation: 928 ft

Himalayas

Nepal > Koshi Province > Solukhumbu

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Average elevation: 24,787 ft

Indianapolis

United States > Indiana > Indianapolis

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Average elevation: 791 ft

Augusta

United States > Georgia > Augusta

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Average elevation: 295 ft

Palm Harbor

United States > Florida > Pinellas County

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Average elevation: 30 ft

Dauphin Island

United States > Alabama > Mobile County

Average elevation: 0 ft

Richmond City

United States > Virginia > Richmond City

Average elevation: 174 ft

Flagstaff

United States > Arizona > Coconino County

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Average elevation: 7,139 ft

City of London

United Kingdom > England > City of London > City of London

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Average elevation: 138 ft

Africa

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Average elevation: 1,516 ft

Athens

United States > Georgia > Athens

Average elevation: 725 ft

Air Force Academy

United States > Colorado > El Paso County > Colorado Springs

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Average elevation: 7,080 ft

Canyon Lake

United States > Texas > Comal County

Average elevation: 971 ft

Black Rock City

United States > Nevada > Pershing County

Average elevation: 3,907 ft

Blue Ridge Mountains

United States > Virginia > Botetourt County

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Average elevation: 1,509 ft

Providence

USA > Rhode Island

Average elevation: 285 ft

Fairbanks

United States > Alaska > Fairbanks North Star

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Average elevation: 479 ft

Las Pajanosas

Spain > Andalusia

Average elevation: 482 ft

Bleakwood

United States > Texas > Newton County

Average elevation: 102 ft

Bhavnagar

India > Gujarat > Bhavnagar Taluka

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Average elevation: 75 ft

Jackson Lake

United States > Georgia > Clayton County

Average elevation: 896 ft

Anna Maria island

United States > Florida > Manatee County

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Average elevation: 7 ft

Watertown

United States > New York > Jefferson County

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Average elevation: 643 ft

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United States > Florida > Lee County

Average elevation: 7 ft

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Saudi Arabia > Makkah Region

Average elevation: 3,028 ft

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United States > California

Average elevation: 1,709 ft

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Average elevation: 2,549 ft

Brandon

United States > Florida > Hillsborough County

Average elevation: 62 ft

Vail

United States > Arizona > Pima County > Vail

Average elevation: 3,396 ft

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Average elevation: 371 ft

Washington, D.C.

United States of America > Washington, D.C. > Washington, D.C.

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Average elevation: 207 ft

Scheda

Germany > North Rhine-Westphalia > Kreis Olpe > Drolshagen

Average elevation: 1,401 ft

Mauna Kea

United States > Hawaii > Hawaiʻi County

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Average elevation: 13,051 ft

Navarre

United States > Florida > Santa Rosa County

Navarre is located at 30°24′04″N 86°51′47″W / 30.401°N 86.863°W / 30.401; -86.863Coordinates: 30°24′04″N 86°51′47″W / 30.401°N 86.863°W / 30.401; -86.863. It is located within a portion of the Florida Panhandle observing the Central Time Zone. Elevation is at an average of 10 feet (3.0 m).

Average elevation: 13 ft

Sedona

United States > Arizona > Sedona

Average elevation: 4,836 ft

Leadville

United States > Colorado > Lake County

Average elevation: 10,190 ft

Lisbon

Portugal > Lisbon > Lisbon

Average elevation: 167 ft

Lutaba

Uganda > Central Region > Entebbe City

Average elevation: 3,835 ft

Louise Lake

Canada > Manitoba > Lynn Lake

Average elevation: 1,253 ft

Hammond

United States > Oregon > Clatsop County

Average elevation: 10 ft

Atlanta

United States > Georgia > Fulton County

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/ at-LAN-tə) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous…

Average elevation: 935 ft

Pollock Pines

United States > California > El Dorado County

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Average elevation: 3,681 ft

Ewa Beach

United States > Hawaii > Honolulu County

Average elevation: 20 ft

Denali

United States > Alaska > Denali Borough

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Average elevation: 18,196 ft

Quezon City

Philippines

Quezon City is characterized by a diverse topography that features a mix of flatlands, rolling hills, and elevated areas, particularly in the eastern and northern parts of the city. The elevation generally ranges from about 25 to 300 feet above sea level, with higher elevations found in areas like the La Mesa…

Average elevation: 187 ft

Wolf Lake

United States > New York > Sullivan County

Average elevation: 1,549 ft

Coxs Corner

United States > New Jersey > Mercer County > Princeton

Average elevation: 141 ft

Shannon

United States > California > Santa Clara County > Los Gatos

Average elevation: 433 ft

Long Beach Island

USA > New Jersey > Surf City

Average elevation: 26 ft

Estero

United States > Florida > Lee County

Average elevation: 23 ft

Sparta

United States > New Jersey > Sussex County > Sparta Township > Sparta

Average elevation: 906 ft

Englewood

USA > Florida > Englewood

Englewood features a diverse topography characterized by flat coastal plains and gently rolling terrain. The area is predominantly low-lying, with elevations rarely exceeding 20 feet above sea level, making it susceptible to tidal influences from the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is interspersed with wetlands,…

Average elevation: 10 ft

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: 7 ft

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

United States > Nevada > Clark County

"Because of the higher elevation, the ranch offers a diverse opportunity for plant study. Four plant communities are represented: Desert Scrub, Black brush, Pinon-Juniper, and Riparian. Plants typical of the desert as well as woodland can be seen, and with adequate rainfall the spring brings a burst of…

Average elevation: 3,898 ft

Marshall Islands

The average altitude above sea level for the entire country is 7 feet (2.1 m).

Average elevation: 0 ft

State Line Peak

United States > Nevada > Washoe County

Average elevation: 6,952 ft

Fretheim

Norway > Vestland > Flåm

Average elevation: 1,529 ft

Essex Park

United States > Minnesota > Olmsted County > Rochester

Average elevation: 1,007 ft

Cofer

United States > Kentucky > Metcalfe County

Average elevation: 896 ft

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: 16 ft

Nassau

Bahamas

Average elevation: 3 ft

Imus

Philippines > Cavite > Imus

Average elevation: 102 ft

Bahrah

Saudi Arabia > Makkah Region

Average elevation: 371 ft

Conifer

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County

Average elevation: 8,442 ft

Uinta Mountains

United States > Utah

The high Uintas were extensively glaciated during the last ice age, and most of the large stream valleys on both the north and south sides of the range held long valley glaciers. However, despite reaching to over 13,500 feet (4,110 m) in elevation, the climate today is sufficiently dry that no glaciers…

Average elevation: 7,753 ft

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: 233 ft

Atlantic Ocean

In 1922, a historic moment in cartography and oceanography occurred. The USS Stewart used a Navy Sonic Depth Finder to draw a continuous map across the bed of the Atlantic. This involved little guesswork because the idea of sonar is straightforward with pulses being sent from the vessel, which bounce off the…

Average elevation: 0 ft

Summerlin

United States > Nevada > Clark County > Las Vegas

Average elevation: 2,766 ft