- Elevation, modelled
- 368 m
- Tallest summit within 16.1 miles
- Black Mountain721 m · 15.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Cherohala Skyway14.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:57local time
- Coordinates
- 35.5356, -84.4310
The Lost Sea is a attraction in Tennessee, at a modelled 368 m. Black Mountain stands 721 m to the south, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Roy Knob, a peak 1.2 miles away. Cherohala Skyway passes 15 miles off.
underground lake in Craighead Caverns cave system in Sweetwater, Tennessee
Wikidata Q113287957, matched on coordinates and name (2 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.1 miles of The Lost Sea. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | S 179° | 721 m | 15.5 mi |
| Peaked Top | ESE 121° | 565 m | 12.8 mi |
| Harlan Mountain | ESE 121° | 565 m | 12.8 mi |
| Bell Mountain | SE 135° | 549 m | 15.7 mi |
| Mocking Crow Mountain | SSE 157° | 536 m | 15.3 mi |
| Peaky Top | SSE 157° | 532 m | 15.2 mi |
| Peaky Top | SSE 157° | 524 m | 15.3 mi |
| Bullet Mountain | SE 132° | 494 m | 13.5 mi |
- 14.7 mi off the Cherohala SkywayNational
- 26.1 mi off the Ocoee Scenic Byway
- 28.1 mi off the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Stratton Ridge · 27 mi
- Whig Cove · 27 mi
- Haw Knob · 28 mi
- Sunset Overlook · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Roy Knob: 1.2 mi
- Hiwassee Knobs: 3.4 mi
- McDaniel Knob: 6.9 mi
- Notchy Creek Knobs: 7.2 mi
- Luther Bookout Knob: 7.3 mi
Historic sites: 14
- M60 Tank: 12.5 mi
- Fort Loudoun: 13.5 mi
- McGhee: 13.5 mi
- Morganton: 13.7 mi
- Tellico Plains Veterans Memorial: 14.2 mi
Museums: 10
- McMinn County Living Heritage Museum: 11.6 mi
- Swift Museum: 12.0 mi
- Sequoyah Birthplace Museum: 12.5 mi
- Charles Hall Museum: 13.9 mi
- Carmichael Inn Museum: 15.1 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Baby Falls: 20.3 mi
- Bald River Falls: 20.4 mi
- Lowry Falls: 22.5 mi
- Coker Creek Falls (4) 45: 23.6 mi
- Falls Branch Falls: 24.1 mi
Attractions: 4
- Caboose: 15.3 mi
- Historic Firetruck: 15.6 mi
- Historic L&N Caboose: 15.6 mi
- Greenback Castle: 16.2 mi
Rest areas: 2
- McMinn County Rest Area Southbound: 16.3 mi
- McMinn County Rest Area Northbound: 16.3 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Cute: 17.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:16 | 19:50 |
| June solstice | 06:23 | 20:19 | 20:57 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:03 | 19:36 |
| December solstice | 07:44 | 16:50 | 17:29 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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