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Regions of Virginia Tidewater The Tidewater region is located on the far eastern coastal plain of Virginia. The region was given its name because of the tides that come in to all of Virginia's major water sources. The world's largest estuary, a bay where fresh water and saltwater mix, is the Chesapeake Bay. Along with the bay, the Potomac, York, Rappahannock and James Rivers are the largest water sources for the region. Piedmont The Piedmont region is located between the Tidewater and the Ridge and Valley regions. This portion of the state is also referred to as Central Virginia. The Piedmont region is separated from the Tidewater region by a fall line, where water falls over onto the plain. The area contains rolling hills and rich river valleys. Ridge and Valley The mountains and valleys of southwest Virginia give the Ridge and Valley region its name. The Blue Ridge Mountains, located in this region, span from the northernmost part of Virginia to the North Carolina border. On the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountain range lies the Shenandoah, Fincastle, Budlin and Abingdon valleys. The Great Appalachian Valley, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, is the most prominent of the valleys. Other mountain ranges in this region are Massanutten, Shenandoah, Walker, Clinch and Brushy. Allegheny (Appalachian) Plateau The Allegheny (Appalachian) Plateau is located at the far northwestern tip of Virginia touching the border of Kentucky. This region is known for being the state's primary coal deposit. | |
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