Welcome to the Piedmont Region of
Georgia!!!
General information
Located just north of the Fall Line and south of
the mountain regions of north Georgia, the
Piedmont is often referred to as the “heartland”
of the state. The name for this region is based
on its location and means “foot of the
mountains.”
The Piedmont region is the second largest
physiographic region in the state and contains
about half of the state’s population.
Land Use
Land use in the Piedmont includes
manufacturing, cropland, forestry, grazing
and woodland as well as some mining.
Rivers
Chattahoochee River
Flint River
Ocmulgee River
Oconee River
Lakes in the Piedmont
Description
Lake Lanier
Looking out across the Piedmont there are
sloping hills and valleys in the north. While in
the southern part of the region flatlands can be
found. This region was known as the cotton belt
of antebellum days
Lake Sinclair
Underneath the surface in the Piedmont, areas
of bedrock (solid rock) consisting of granite,
gneiss, & marble can be found . The soil in this
region is clay.
Chattahoochee River
West Point Lake
Strom Thurmond Lake
Hartwell Lake
J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Lake Oconee
Lake Russell
Hartwell Lake
Crops
Wheat
Corn
Livestock Raised in Piedmont
Cattle
Climate
Soybeans
Poultry
The Piedmont region has hot summers and
mild winters. It is usually hot and humid
during the summer months. The growing
season is from 210 to 240 days. The annual
rainfall in the Piedmont ranges from 48 to 56
inches.
Festivals
Natural Resources
Granite
Feldspar
Oconee National
Forest
Dogwood Festival in Atlanta
Yellow Daisy Festival at
St. Mountain
Industry
Many industries have been founded in
the Piedmont Region including the
following:
Chick-fil-a
Coca-Cola
Home Depot
Rich’s Department
Store
Land Use
Welcome to the Blue Ridge Region of
Georgia!!!
General information
Located in the northeastern corner of the state,
the Blue Ridge Region is known for its rugged
beauty. This region contains Georgia’s highest
and largest group of mountains and Georgia’s
highest peak, Brasstown Bald. The beginning of
the Appalachian Trail is found in Blue Ridge.
The Blue Ridge Mountains form the first barrier
to warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.
Therefore, the highest annual rainfall in the state
can be found here as well as Georgia’s highest
erosion rate.
Description
The bluish tint of the mountain range is the first
defining characteristic of this region. The
mountains are heavily forested and filled with
hardwoods such as hickory and oak trees. Many
tourist landmarks can be found here.
The Blue Ridge Region contains less than
one percent of Georgia’s prime farmland.
Most land is used for forestry, grazing, and
woodland.
Rivers
Chattahoochee River
Chattooga River
Savannah River
Toccoa River
Toccoa River
Lakes for Recreation
Blue Ridge Lake
Chattuge Lake
Lake Burton
Lake Rabun
Nottely Lake
Skiing
Crops
Apples
Climate
Corn
Natural Resources
Hardwood Timber
Gold
The Blue Ridge Region has warm summers
and moderately cold winters. The growing
season is from less than 180 days to 210
days in some portions of the region. The
annual rainfall in the Blue Ridge is over 56
inches.
Marble
Festivals
Alpine Helen
Apple Festival in Ellijay
Georgia Mountain Festival in
Hiawassee
Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega
Industry
Cabbage Patch Kids founded in Cleveland
Land Use
Welcome to the Ridge & Valley
Region of Georgia!!!
Land use in the Ridge and Valley includes
manufacturing, cropland, forestry, grazing and
woodland.
General information
Located between the Blue Ridge Region
and the Appalachian Plateau in Region in
north Georgia, the Ridge and Valley is
known for its carpeting industry. The city
of Dalton is found here and is known as
“The Carpet Capital of the World.”
Description
The parallel ridges and open valleys of this
region give rise to its name . Small farms
can be seen on the valley floors while the
ridges remain forest-covered.
The ridges are composed of sandstone. The
valley floors were formed from limestone,
shale, and other sedimentary deposits.
Rivers
Coosa River
Etowah River
Oostanaula River
Etowah River
Lakes in the Ridge & Valley
Allatoona Lake
Carters Lake
Allatoona Lake
Etowah Indian Mounds
Crops
Corn
Soybeans
Wheat
Cotton
Livestock Raised in Ridge and Valley
Cattle
Poultry
Climate
The Ridge and Valley Region has warm
summers and moderately cold winters. The
growing season is from less than 180 to 210
days. The annual rainfall in the Ridge and
Valley ranges from 52 to 56 inches.
Festivals
Prater’s Mill in Varnell
Natural Resources
Limestone
Barite
Chattahoochee National
Forest
Wagon Train in Chatsworth
Chief Vann House
The Chief Vann House is
known as the “Showplace
of the Cherokee Nation.”
The home was the first
brick home built within
the Cherokee Nation in
1804.
Industry
Carpet Manufacturing
Welcome to the Appalachian
Plateau Region of Georgia!!!
General information
Located in the northwestern corner
of the state, the Appalachian Plateau
is the smallest physiographic region
in Georgia. It is known as the
Cumberland Plateau. The TAG
Corner can be found in this region
and is where Tennessee, Alabama,
and Georgia meet.
Description
Limestone caves, deep canyons, and
unique rock formations can easily be
seen in this region. Waterfalls over
layers of sandstone and shale millions
of years old can be viewed here.
Land Use
Land use in the Appalachian Plateau
consists of forestry and grazing and
woodland.
Mountains & Canyons
Lookout Mountain
Sand Mountain
Cloudland Canyon
Cloudland Canyon
Crops
Corn
Climate
Soybeans
Natural Resources
Coal (Ga.’s only known source)
The Appalachian Plateau Region has
warm summers and moderately cold
winters. The growing season is less
than 180 days. The annual rainfall in
the Appalachian Plateau ranges from
52 to 56 inches.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga
National Military Park
Attractions
The oldest and largest
National Military Park
in the country,
Chickamauga &
Chattanooga was the
site of the second
bloodiest battle during
the Civil War.
Rock City
Anna Ruby Falls
Welcome to the Coastal Plain (Inner)
Region of Georgia!!!
General information
Located in the southern part of the state, the
Coastal Plain is the largest physiographic
region in the state. During prehistoric times,
it was completely covered by the ocean. The
beginning of this region is marked by the Fall
Line. It is divided into the Inner Coastal
Plain and the Outer Coastal Plain.
Land Use
Land use in the Inner Coastal Plain includes
manufacturing, mining, cropland, grazing,
and woodland.
Rivers
Alapaha River
Altamaha River
Flint River
Description
Ogeechee River
Flat land with low relief and flat to gentle
slopes is the first noticeable difference in this
region. Rivers flow more slowly in this region
and generally become wider as they flow
toward the coasts due to the flat land.
Ocmulgee River
This is the major agricultural region in the
state and contains the Vidalia Upland (where
ideal soil for growing Vidalia onions is found)
and the Dougherty Plain (where ideal soil for
growing peanuts, pecans, and corn is found).
St. Mary’s River
Ocmulgee River
Oconee River
Satila River
Savannah River
Savannah River
Lakes in the Inner Coastal Plain
Lake Seminole
Walter F. George Reservoir
Climate
Crops
Peanuts
Pecans
Peaches
Corn
The Inner Coastal Plain has hot summers and mild
winters. It is usually hot and humid during the
summer months. The growing season is from 240 to
270 days. The annual rainfall in the Inner Coastal
Plain ranges from less than 48 inches to 56 inches in the
southwestern corner.
Festivals
Onions
Cotton
Big Pig Jig in Vienna
Cherry Blossom Festival in
Macon
Watermelon
Georgia Peach Festival in
Fort Valley
Livestock Raised in Coastal Plain (Inner)
Cattle
Poultry
Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival
in Perry
Industry Founded in Inner Coastal Plain
Natural Resources
Sand and Gravel
Kaolin (clay)
Fuller’s Earth (clay)
Limestone
Bauxite
Welcome to the Coastal Plain (Outer)
Region of Georgia!!!
General information
Located on the Atlantic Coast, the Outer
Coastal Plain is the center of naval stores and
pulp production in the state. The Okefenokee
Swamp can be found here and is the home for
hundreds of varies plant and animal species.
Description
Large swamplands, marshy areas,
interlocking rivers and tributaries, and sandy
beaches are primary features in the Outer
Coastal Plain. It is the home to many
endangered species and much of the land is
used as wilderness sanctuaries.
Major shipyard ports can be found along the
coast along with seafood gathering and
processing. Many tourist come for the
scenery and relaxation the Outer Coastal
Plain has to offer.
Land Use
Most of the land in the Outer Coastal Plain is
poorly suited for agriculture The land is used
for pasture and growing pine tress for timber,
pulp, turpentine, & other products. There is
some pulp manufacturing located here.
Rivers & and the Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Altamaha River
• Savannah River
• Satilla River
• St. Mary’s River
Okefenokee Swamp Animals
Alligator
Egret
Gopher Tortoise
Coastal Wetland
Georgia’s Coastal Wetland is an are of lowlying land that is covered by water all or part
of the time. It is home to many species of
animal and plant life. These wetlands also
serve as a buffer for the mainland during
storms as well as a filter of pollutants from
some of Georgia’s rivers.
Barrier Islands:
The islands that block the wind and sand and
help protect the mainland from erosion are
known as barrier islands. These are found off
of the coast of the Outer Coastal Plain. These
islands were once referred to as the “Islands
of Gold” by Spanish explorers. The islands
include
Cumberland Island
Jekyll Island
St. Simons Island
Tybee Island
Natural Resources
Sand and Gravel
Forestry
Climate
The Outer Coastal Plain has hot summers
and mild winters. It is usually hot and
humid during the summer months. The
growing season is over 270 days. The
annual rainfall in the Outer Coastal Plain
ranges from 48 to 56 inches.
Festivals
St. Patrick’s Day Festival in
Savannah