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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 6,684 feet. Moving westward, the terrain shifts to the expansive Great Plains, which stretch for over 1,300 miles and are noted for their flatness, averaging around 1,000 feet 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. 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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Name: United States topographic map, elevation, terrain.

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: 138 ft

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

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Average elevation: 479 ft

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Boise

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United States > Georgia > Athens

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United States > Virginia > Richmond City

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United States > Tennessee > Shelby County > Memphis

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United States > Georgia > Augusta

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Turkey > Develi

Average elevation: 5,919 ft

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Philippines > Guimaras > Jordan

Average elevation: 410 ft

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United States > Kentucky > Wayne County

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Nagba

Philippines > Capiz > Cuartero

Average elevation: 75 ft

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Average elevation: 6,089 ft

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Average elevation: 3,629 ft

Phoenix

United States > Arizona > Maricopa County > Phoenix

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Average elevation: 1,207 ft

El Dorado Hills

United States > California > El Dorado County > Cameron Park

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Average elevation: 833 ft

Tucson

United States > Arizona > Pima County > Tucson

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Average elevation: 2,743 ft

Pollock Pines

United States > California > El Dorado County

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Average elevation: 3,681 ft

Machu Picchu

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Average elevation: 7,306 ft

Dubai

United Arab Emirates > Dubai

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Average elevation: 23 ft

Canyon Lake

United States > Texas > Comal County

Average elevation: 971 ft

Santiago

Chile > Santiago Metropolitan Region > Provincia de Santiago > Santiago

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Average elevation: 2,375 ft

Skræ

Denmark > Central Denmark Region

Average elevation: 217 ft

Oneaga

Romania > Botoșani

Average elevation: 738 ft

Queen Anne Hill

United States > Washington > King County > Seattle

Average elevation: 180 ft

Atlas Mountains

Morocco > cercle de Taliouine > Toubkal ⵜⵓⴱⵇⴰⵍ توبقال

The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb in North Africa. It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the name "Atlantic" is derived from the mountain range, which stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The range's highest…

Average elevation: 11,161 ft

Appalachian Mountains

United States > North Carolina > Yancey County

The Appalachian Mountains (French: Appalaches), often called the Appalachians, are a system of mountains in eastern to northeastern North America. The Appalachians first formed roughly 480 million years ago during the Ordovician Period. They once reached elevations similar to those of the Alps and the Rocky…

Average elevation: 4,800 ft

Rotonda-West

USA > Florida > Rotonda-West

Average elevation: 7 ft

Sierra Nevada

United States > California > Tulare County

Average elevation: 12,756 ft

Twentynine Palms

United States > California > Twentynine Palms

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.1 square miles (153 km2), all land. The city is at an elevation of 1,988 feet (606 m). The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is located there.

Average elevation: 2,264 ft

Palm Harbor

United States > Florida > Pinellas County

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Average elevation: 30 ft

Kathmandu

Nepal > Bagmati Province > Kathmandu

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Average elevation: 5,046 ft

Johannesburg

South Africa > Gauteng > City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

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Average elevation: 5,299 ft

Madison

USA > Connecticut > Madison

Average elevation: 43 ft

Evergreen

United States > Colorado > Jefferson County > Evergreen

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Average elevation: 7,575 ft

Pacifica

USA > California > Pacifica

Average elevation: 266 ft

Ponce

United States > Puerto Rico > Ponce

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Average elevation: 620 ft

Thousand Oaks

United States > California > Ventura County > Thousand Oaks

The northern parts consist of mountainous terrain in the Simi Hills, Conejo Mountains and Mount Clef Ridge. Narrow canyons such as Hill Canyon cut through the steeper mountainous areas. Conejo Mountain and Conejo Grade are found in westernmost Newbury Park, while the southernmost parts of Thousand Oaks are…

Average elevation: 994 ft

Virginia Beach

United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach

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Average elevation: 7 ft