Appalachia and the Ozarks

          The Appalachian Mountains played a major role in the settlement history of the United States. It is said to have acted as a barrier to overland travel from the Atlantic Coast. Although Nevada isn't part of the Appalachian Mountains and Ozark regions, the Sierra Nevada regions could be compared to the Appalachian Mountain and Ozark regions. The Sierra Nevada mountains are so highly elevated, that it too acts like a barrier that sits in front of the state of Nevada, that faces California. The Appalachian mountains are known for mining coal, and the Sierra Nevada region is known for mining gold and silver.



A map showing the Appalachia regions



A map showing the location of the Sierra Nevada region that goes from California and connects to parts of Nevada.