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The Fall Line

Fall Line

Fall Line The Fall Line = natural boundary separates the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain regions; named for decrease in elevation Where the hills meet the coastal plain Historically in Georgia, water was the source of transportation, and food Waterfalls create water power (Hydroelectricity) 4 Major Cities began on fall line: Columbus, Macon, Milledgeville & Augusta

Fall Line

OKEFENOKEE SWAMP

Okefenokee Swamp

Okefenokee Swamp Largest freshwater swamp in North America Located in southeastern Georgia, shared with Florida American Indians lived in the swamp Name means “land of the trembling earth” Home to the Seminole’s Franklin Roosevelt established 80% of the Okefenokee as a wildlife refuge Protected by the federal government Hundreds of animal species live in the area

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

The Chattahoochee River

The Chattahoochee River Begins in the Blue Ridge Region in Helen, GA Forms part of the western boundary between Alabama and Georgia. Used as a food and water source Primary water source for the millions in the Piedmont area and Atlanta River is also used for industry and recreation

Chattahoochee River South of Helen, GA

Chattahoochee River Near Atlanta, GA

Chattahoochee River Near Columbus, GA

SAVANNAH RIVER

The Savannah River

The Savannah River Forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina One of Georgia’s longest waterways Source of water, food, transportation, and trade Port for Shipping Major source of water for Savannah Generates hydroelectric power

Savannah River Near Augusta, GA

Savannah River @ New Ebenezer Home of the Salzburgers

Savannah River Present Day Yamacraw Bluff

BARRIER ISLANDS

The Barrier Islands Also known as the Sea Islands or Golden Isles Chain of sandy islands off the coastline of Georgia Protect the mainland from storms and major hurricanes 14 Barrier Islands Tybee, St. Simons, Jekyll, and Cumberland Islands are mainly tourist and recreation destinations Fishing and paper industries are important economic enterprises

Cumberland Island (Most “Natural” Island) A wildlife Refuge

Tybee Island

Jekyll Island

St. Simon’s Island

GSE SS8G1.d Analyze the importance of water in Georgia’s historical development and economic growth.

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

Water in Georgia’s Historical Development Water provided Food for colonists Hydroelectricity Opportunity for cities to grow A passageway westward Augusta (3rd Major City) developed on the Savannah River

ECONOMIC GROWTH

G1.d INQUIRY 1. What do these two images have in common economically? 2. These ships would be most effective south of what geographic feature in Georgia?

Water in Georgia’s Economic Growth Water provided Cities for people to make money Jobs for people to make money A better chance for survival in industry City of Columbus Added White Water Rafting (Vacation)