REGIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Created by Pam Gunter Lexington Middle School, Lexington School District One

Regions
The State is divided into 2 large regions: * The Up Country * The Low Country They are divided by the fall line-the ancient coast These regions are divided into 6 smaller regions.

1. COASTAL ZONE
185 miles along the Atlantic Ocean and includes: - Grand Strand - Barrier Islands - Salt Marshes

2. OUTER COASTAL PLAIN

30 to 50 miles wide Savanna vegetation Location of rice and indigo plantations

3. INNER COASTAL PLAIN

Fertile soil Location of cotton plantations Carolina Bays oval depressions in swamps

4. SANDHILLS
Extends along the fall line. Contains the red hills. Fruits and vegetables are grown here.

5. PIEDMONT
Means foot of the mountain. Contains nearly 1/3rd of the state. Rapidly flowing creeks and rivers.

6. BLUE RIDGE
High peaks and valleys Sassafras Mt is the highest peak in the state. Whitewater Falls the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.