Major Landforms of the Southern Colonies

Atlantic Coastal Plain

Low, flat region from NJ to GA; formed by Appalachian erosion and river sediment. Bays, estuaries, sounds. Crops: tobacco, cotton, rice.

Appalachian Mountains

Newfoundland to Alabama; collision of tectonic plates. High peaks (Mt. Mitchell 6,684 ft). Forests: oak, hickory, maple.

Piedmont

Rolling hills/valleys between mountains and coastal plain. Rich in gold, silver, iron ore.

Other Notable Features

• Everglades (FL subtropical wetland)
• Okefenokee Swamp (GA freshwater swamp)
• Mississippi River Delta (Gulf of Mexico)
• Great Dismal Swamp (VA/NC)