| John Brown Branch | rises in central Jackson County and flows W into Tuckasegee River. |
| John Green Bend | a bend in the Hiwassee River in W Cherokee County. |
| John H. Kerr Reservoir | See Kerr Lake. |
| John Ish High Top | a peak in W Cherokee County in a bend of Hiwassee River. |
| John Mason Branch | rises in SE Cherokee County and flows NW into Little Brasstown Creek. |
| John Newton Branch | rises in central Cherokee County and flows S into Pace Branch. |
| John Reese Branch | rises in central Clay County and flows W and NW into Downing Creek. |
| John Rock | mountain in NW Transylvania County between Cat Gap and Davidson River. Alt. approx. 3,220. |
| John Rock Branch | rises in NW Transylvania County N of Cedar Rock Mountain and flows N on the W side of John Rock approx. 1 mi. into Cedar Rock Creek. |
| John Station | community in S Scotland County served by post office, 1886-1955. |