Piedmont Province

Piedmont Province

The Piedmont Province covers an area from north of the Potomac River south to Alabama. This area consists of the eastern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Elevations in this province range from 300 to 1200 feet above sea level. Granite rests underneath approximately 20% of the area creating uplands and rock formations. Rolling hills, isolated rock features, and valleys dot the landscape of the Piedmont Province (Walker and Oswald 2000). More in-depth information about the Piedmont Province can be found in the Southern Appalachian Encyclopedia.