Georgia Regions and their Key Physical Features Welcome to the Beginning

Appalachian Plateau Region Georgia’s smallest physiographic region, TAG Corner Many limestone caves, deep canyons, rock formations Cumberland Plateau (Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain separated by limestone ridges) Contains Cloudland Canyon

Coastal Plain Region Largest region, three-fifths of state Inner Coastal Plain: Mild climate, good underground water supply, state’s major agriculture region Produces majority of GA crops due to prime farm land Contains two of Georgia seaport cities: Savannah, Brunswick

Piedmont Plateau Begins in mountain foothills and goes to state’s central part Largest population Hardwood timber, pine, and agriculture Red clay and granite base Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Columbus, Milledgeville,

Blue Ridge Mountains Region Northeastern part of state Contains state’s highest and largest group of mountains Brasstown Bald, Georgia highest mountain is here Mountains provide much precipitation (water) for the state Sandy loam and clay soils Hardwood forests, vegetable farming, and apples

Valley and Ridge Region Between Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau Low open valleys parallel to narrow ridges Elevations ranges from 700 to 1600 feet above sea level Forests and pastures dominate the region Limestone and clay soils in the valley Shale and sandstone on the ridges

Georgia’s Key Rivers Savannah River- only river that flows into Georgia from outside its borders, border between Georgia and South Carolina Chattahoochee River- natural border between Georgia and Alabama, supplies water to Atlanta and Columbus Most of GA rivers flow into Gulf of Mexico

Georgia’s Climate Weather-day to day conditions Climate-weather conditions over a period of time Humid and Mild GA’s climate affects agriculture industry

Fall Line Features Mountainous lands meet the coastal plain, divides Piedmont/Coastal Plain Fall Line waterfalls provide power source and electricity for several Georgia communities Click here to return to main menu.

Barrier Islands Blocks much of the wind, sands, and water that could cause erosion on the mainland St. Simon’s Island, Jekyll Island, and Cumberland Islands.

Appalachian Mountains Highest and wettest (rainfall) areas Contains N. Georgia mountains and Brasstown Bald

Okefenokee Swamp Largest freshwater swamp in North America Located in the Coastal Plain