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Mitchell Ridge topographic map

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Name: Mitchell Ridge topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Mitchell Ridge, Yancey County, North Carolina, United States (35.77907 -82.28530 35.78549 -82.26704)

Average elevation: 4,977 ft

Minimum elevation: 3,606 ft

Maximum elevation: 6,555 ft

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