Rock Gap, West Virginia facts for kids
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Rock Gap, West Virginia
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 Rock Gap, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Rock Gap, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Morgan |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1545910 |
Rock Gap is a small, unnamed community in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States. It is not an official town or city, but rather a place where people live. You can find it along Valley Road, which is also known as U.S. Highway 522.
Where is Rock Gap?
Rock Gap is located in the eastern part of West Virginia. If you travel south from Rock Gap, you will reach a place called Omps, West Virginia. If you head north, you will arrive at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
Natural Features
This community is nestled between two natural landforms. To its west is Warm Springs Ridge, which is about 1,086 feet high. To the east, you'll find Timber Ridge, which is a bit taller at 1,355 feet.
The name "Rock Gap" comes from a special opening in Warm Springs Ridge. This opening was created by a small stream called Rock Gap Run. This stream is a tributary, meaning it flows into a larger stream called Sleepy Creek. The "gap" refers to the space carved out by the water through the ridge.
