Bedrock Geology and Regional Geologic Setting of Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in the Eastern Blue Ridge

Abstract

The Appalachian Highlands represent the last remnant of a more extensive mountain chain, which at one time was as lofty as many of the modern less eroded chains of the world such as the Alps, Andes, and North American Cordillera. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the bedrock geology of Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, which is situated in the eastern Blue Ridge, and place it into the context of Blue Ridge geology (Figure 5.1A). In addition, some discussion of control of topography by structure and the nature of the Quaternary deposits will be made.