GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachians extend from the eastern United States into eastern Canada. They record ancient continental collisions and subsequent erosion, offering a contrast with the more actively deforming western margin.
Fast Facts
- The Blue Ridge is one Appalachian province.
- Coal-bearing basins helped support historical steelmaking regions, including Pittsburgh.
- The mountains influence Atlantic-coast and Mississippi-basin drainage divides.
Connected lessons
- Appalachian MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Blue Ridge MountainsRelated places
- Rocky MountainsRelated places
- Ohio RiverRelated places
- Ozark PlateauRelated places