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Which river valleys are included in the Great Appalachian Valley?
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Appalachian Mountains
Blue Ridge, part of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Great Appalachian Valley is a longitudinal chain of valley lowlands that stretches from Canada in the northeast to Alabama in the southwest.1
It encompasses several distinct river valleys, including:
- St. Lawrence River valley (Canada)1
- Kittatinny valley1
- Cumberland valley1
- Shenandoah valley1
- Tennessee river valley1
These valleys are known for their rich farmland, particularly within the Cumberland and Shenandoah regions.1