The Eastern Mountains and Coalfields Region

Geography

• The terrain is very rugged

• The landforms create major transportation problems

• The forestlands were not opened until late 1800's

• The coalfields were not opened until late 1900's

• Kentucky is closer to the equator in latitude and longitude, so it's warmer rather than colder.

• The Cumberland river run's through this region, and also forms the highest waterfall in Kentucky also known as the Cumberland Falls.

• The Kentucky River run's through the Eastern boundary mountains.

• This region has the highest elevation in Kentucky.

History

• Was filled with mountains when pioneers first came.

• The eastern mountains and coalfields was the first area early settlers as they passed the Cumberland Gap.

• Daniel Boone National Park is in the Eastern Mountains and Coalfields.

• Cumberland Gap National Park takes place in southern Kentucky .

• Cumberland Gap, Wilderness Road.

• Legendary Daniel Boone passed through here

Economy

Eastern Kentucky features resorts at Natural bridge, Carter Caves, Green Bo Lake, Buckhorn Lake, Cumberland Falls, and Pine Mountains. 

• Mining

• Limestone

21st Century

• Kentucky was spelled like this: Kentucke  

Natural Resources

• Tobacco

• Wild Flower 

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Clay

• Fruit

• Honey