Waterfalls in Amicola State Park in Georgia.
Georgia has a varied topography, extending from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. There are five different regions in Georgia: the Appalachian Plateau, the Ridge and Valley, the Piedmont, the Blue Ridge and the Coastal Plains. With the exception of the coastal plains, which make up the largest part of Georgia, mountainous terrain pervades most regions of the state.
Piedmont Region
The Piedmont begins where the coastal plains end, about the midway point in the state if you are heading north. The region is marked with rolling hills and the occasional mountain. The geography offers a diverse range of rivers and ravines, with a lot of oak, pine and hickory forests.
Blue Ridge Region
In the northeasternmost corner of the state, sits the Blue Ridge region, where the Blue Ridge and Cohutta mountains are prominent. The McCaysville Basin separates the two mountain ranges in Georgia and the geography consists of irregular sequences of ridges, mountains and basins. Elevations in this region range from 1,600 to 4,700 feet, giving the region a large variety of vegetation. The highest mountains in Georgia are found in this region. This is considered the most mountainous region in Georgia.
Ridge and Valley Region
Much of the northwestern part of Georgia is a series of ridges separated by large parallel valleys. The major valleys are the Chickamauga and the Great Valley, which sit in tandem with the Armuchee Ridges. Elevations range from 700 feet above sea level in the valleys to 1,600 feet at the highest ridge point.
Appalachian Plateau Province
In the northwestern corner of Georgia is the Appalachian Plateau Province, featuring a rugged, mountainous terrain. While this region doesn't have the highest mountains -- elevations range from 2,640 to 3,960 feet -- the region does have some famous landforms, such as Lookout and Sand Mountain. This is the second most mountainous region in Georgia.
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