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Place Description
Bennett Gap

on the Haywood-Transylvania county line on Pisgah Ridge between Cherry Gap and Green Knob. Alt. approx. 4,420.

Bennett Knob

N Transylvania County on Seniard Ridge S of Big Bear Pen Branch.

Bennetts Creek

is formed by the junction of Duke, Harrell, and Raynor Swamps in central Gates County. It flows SW and SE into Chowan River. Named for Richard Bennett, governor of Virginia, 1652-55. Appears on the Ogilby map, 1671.

Bennetts Creek Landing

See Gatesville.

Bennetts Millpond

on Rockyhock Creek in central Chowan County. Formed about 1856. 2 mi. long and ⅓ mi. wide, centering near lat. 36°09'10" N., long. 76°39'40" W. Covers approx. 50 acres. Max. depth 6 to 8 ft. Probably named for William Bennett (d. 1785), an early owner of the site.

Bennies Branch

rises in S Macon County and flows NE into Turtle Pond Creek.

Benny Cove

extends NW from Benny Ridge to Vengeance Creek in NE Cherokee County.

Benny Ridge

mountain in Valley River Mountains between Kimsey Cove and Horse Ridge, NE Cherokee County.

Bens Creek

rises in E Warren County and flows SE into Little Fishing Creek. Mentioned in local records as early as 1764.

Bens Ridge

SE Watauga County extends SE between Dugger Creek and the head of Flat Branch.