- Elevation
- 40 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Iron Ore Mountain201 m · 23.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- River Road Scenic Byway204.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:04local time
- Coordinates
- 33.1960, -87.6625
Carson Bluff is a cliff in Alabama, at a recorded 40 m. Iron Ore Mountain stands 201 m to the northeast, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is Reed Bluff, a cliff 0.7 miles away. River Road Scenic Byway passes 204 miles off. 7 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 40 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Carson Bluff. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore Mountain | NE 47° | 201 m | 23.0 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | NNW 345° | 193 m | 20.5 mi |
| Sand Mountain | ESE 121° | 149 m | 12.5 mi |
| Holman Hill | ENE 65° | 69 m | 5.1 mi |
| River Hill | ENE 79° | 69 m | 5.5 mi |
| Childress Hill | E 81° | 68 m | 5.2 mi |
| Kings Mountain | SSE 147° | 61 m | 8.9 mi |
- 204.4 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Bobby Cardinal Park: 3.5 mi
- Coker Park: 3.6 mi
- Palmore Park: 3.6 mi
- Oliver Dam Park: 4.1 mi
- Van de Graaff Arboretum & Historic Bridge Park: 4.1 mi
Historic sites: 28
- Memorial Bridge: 4.1 mi
- Honor Roll of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution: 5.1 mi
- Masons Marks: 5.1 mi
- Alabama Central Female College: 5.2 mi
- Old Alabama State Capital: 5.2 mi
Artworks: 25
- Rick Rush: 5.3 mi
- Sunflower Bike Rack: 5.3 mi
- Three Sisters: 5.4 mi
- Yellow Python: 6.3 mi
- Tuska: 6.5 mi
Museums: 10
- Kentuck Museum: 5.1 mi
- Old Tavern: 5.2 mi
- Northport Historical Museum: 5.3 mi
- Murphy-Collins House: 5.4 mi
- Paul R. Jones Museum: 5.6 mi
Cliffs: 9
- Reed Bluff: 0.7 mi
- McGowins Bluff: 12.8 mi
- Steeles Bluff: 16.0 mi
- Steeles Bluff: 16.2 mi
- Whites Bluff: 17.4 mi
Peaks: 7
- Holman Hill: 5.1 mi
- Childress Hill: 5.2 mi
- River Hill: 5.5 mi
- Kings Mountain: 8.9 mi
- Sand Mountain: 12.5 mi
Attractions: 2
- The Kentuck Art Center: 5.1 mi
- Bama Belle: 5.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
Springs: 1
- Marrs Spring: 6.7 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Brownville: 14.6 mi
Nature reserves: 1
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:55 | 18:30 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 05:43 | 19:27 | 20:04 |
| September equinox | 06:39 | 18:16 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 06:51 | 16:10 | 16:48 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 46 | 50 | 57 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 48 |
| Precip in | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Tuscaloosa AP Asos, 3 mi away.
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