Georgia Geography and History: Appalachian Mountains and Fall Line

Vocabulary flashcards covering the physical features, history, and economic importance of Georgia's Appalachian Mountains and Fall Line.

Appalachian Mountains

A mountain range whose southern end is located in the northeastern part of Georgia.

Brasstown Bald

The highest point in Georgia, located in the Appalachian Mountains at more than 4,700 feet above sea level.

Dahlonega Gold Rush

A gold rush in the 1800s sparked by the discovery of gold in the Georgia mountains, attracting thousands of people hoping to find gold.

Cherokee Nation

The Native American nation whose ancestors were the First People in the Appalachian region of Georgia and were later forcibly removed by the United States government.

Trail of Tears

The forced removal of the Cherokee Nation from their ancestral homeland in Georgia by the United States government.

Fall Line

A natural boundary stretching across Georgia from Columbus through Macon to Augusta that separates the Piedmont region to the north from the Coastal Plain to the south.

Piedmont

The higher-elevation region located to the north of the Fall Line in Georgia.

Coastal Plain

The lower-elevation region located to the south of the Fall Line in Georgia.

Water Wheel

A wheel turned by falling and flowing water along the Fall Line to power machinery inside mills before electricity was available.

Fall Line Cities

Communities including Columbus, Macon, and Augusta that grew along the Fall Line due to water power and river transportation.