McCarr, KY
- Elevation
- 690 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked along the Tug Fork River in eastern Pike County, McCarr is a tiny, peaceful mountain community sitting right on the Kentucky-West Virginia border. Life here is quiet and close-knit, shaped by deep Appalachian coal heritage and the surrounding wooded hills. With historic Matewan just across the bridge, locals enjoy a secluded rural lifestyle with everyday conveniences and outdoor recreation close at hand.
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