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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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Baltimore

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Average elevation: 213 ft

Navarre

United States > Florida > Santa Rosa County

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Average elevation: 371 ft

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Average elevation: 174 ft

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Average elevation: 971 ft

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Average elevation: 20 ft

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Average elevation: 164 ft

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

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Average elevation: 207 ft

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Average elevation: 2,976 ft

Queen Anne Hill

United States > Washington > King County > Seattle

Average elevation: 180 ft

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Average elevation: 965 ft

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Average elevation: 26 ft

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Average elevation: 7,139 ft

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Average elevation: 715 ft

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Average elevation: 128 ft

Guadalupe River

United States > Texas > Kerr County > Kerrville

Average elevation: 1,673 ft

Snoqualmie Pass

United States > Washington > King County

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Average elevation: 3,438 ft

Poughkeepsie

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United States > Florida > Hillsborough County

Average elevation: 62 ft

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United States > Kansas > Miami County

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Average elevation: 942 ft

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Average elevation: 1,424 ft

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United States > Florida > Pasco County

Average elevation: 89 ft

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Average elevation: 558 ft

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Average elevation: 928 ft

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United States > Colorado > Douglas County

Average elevation: 5,768 ft

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Average elevation: 1,516 ft

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Average elevation: 732 ft

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USA > New Jersey > Surf City

Average elevation: 26 ft

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United States > Florida > Lee County

Average elevation: 23 ft

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Nepal > Bagmati Province > Kathmandu

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Average elevation: 5,046 ft

Cypress

United States > Texas > Harris County

Average elevation: 151 ft

Sedona

United States > Arizona > Sedona

Average elevation: 4,836 ft

Quezon City

Philippines

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Average elevation: 187 ft

Sunriver

United States > Oregon > Deschutes County

Average elevation: 4,304 ft

Providence

USA > Rhode Island

Average elevation: 285 ft

Clement

New Zealand > Taranaki > South Taranaki District

Average elevation: 673 ft

Kuli

Uganda > Arua

Average elevation: 3,579 ft

Eastern Park

United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach

Average elevation: 16 ft

Cinnamon Lake Dam

United States > Ohio > Ashland County

Average elevation: 1,178 ft

Los Aceviños

Spain > Hermigua

Average elevation: 2,927 ft

La Selva Negra

Spain > Pirinioak / Pirineo > Isaba/Izaba

Average elevation: 3,665 ft

Melania

United States > Puerto Rico > Guayama

Average elevation: 187 ft

Termez

Uzbekistan > Surxondaryo Region > Termiz District

Average elevation: 988 ft

Twin Lakes

United States > Colorado > Lake County

Average elevation: 9,688 ft

Medicine Bow Peak

United States > Wyoming > Albany County

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Average elevation: 11,142 ft

Serene Lakes

United States > California > Placer County

Average elevation: 6,952 ft

Echo Lake Park

United States > Colorado > Clear Creek County

Average elevation: 10,564 ft

Hoover Dam

United States > Arizona > Mohave County

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Average elevation: 1,407 ft

Cape Coral

United States > Florida > Lee County > Cape Coral

Average elevation: 10 ft

Mauna Loa

United States > Hawaii > Hawaiʻi County

Mauna Loa is the largest subaerial and second largest overall volcano in the world (behind Tamu Massif), covering a land area of 5,271 km2 (2,035 sq mi) and spans a maximum width of 120 km (75 mi). Consisting of approximately 65,000 to 80,000 km3 (15,600 to 19,200 cu mi) of solid rock, it makes up more than…

Average elevation: 13,245 ft

Madison

United States > Wisconsin > Dane County

The city is sometimes described as The City of Four Lakes, comprising the four successive lakes of the Yahara River: Lake Mendota ("Fourth Lake"), Lake Monona ("Third Lake"), Lake Waubesa ("Second Lake") and Lake Kegonsa ("First Lake"), although Waubesa and Kegonsa are not actually in Madison, but just south…

Average elevation: 948 ft

Beverly Hills

United States > Florida > Citrus County

Average elevation: 95 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

Aberdeen

United States > Washington > Grays Harbor County > Aberdeen

Aberdeen is at the eastern end of Grays Harbor, near the mouth of the Chehalis River and southwest of the Olympic Mountains. Grays Harbor is notable as the northernmost ria on North America's Pacific Coast because it has remained free of glaciers throughout the Quaternary due to unfavorable topography and warm…

Average elevation: 217 ft

Cosby

United States > Tennessee > Cocke County

Average elevation: 1,585 ft

Machu Picchu

Peru > Cusco > Machupicchu > San Miguel

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Average elevation: 7,306 ft

Spring Branch

United States > Texas > Comal County

Average elevation: 1,142 ft

Boise

United States > Idaho > Ada County

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Average elevation: 3,412 ft