North American Regions - The Appalachian Highlands

Series: North American Regions Series

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1967

Creator: C/O Simon & Schuster Film & Videos

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Pictures the Appalachian Highlands, which stretch from northeastern Canada to southern Alabama and are characterized by an extensive mountain system, flowing waters and large and small valleys. Explains that the region's resources have been badly conserved, being traditionally used for light manufacturing, cash crop farming and mining. Shows how the region is being revitalized by public conservation projects and new industry.

Complete Record: Pictures the Appalachian Highlands, which stretch from northeastern Canada to southern Alabama and are characterized by an extensive mountain system, flowing waters and large and small valleys. Explains that the region's resources have been badly conserved, being traditionally used for light manufacturing, cash crop farming and mining. Shows how the region is being revitalized by public conservation projects and new industry. , North American Regions: The Appalachian Highlands. Coronet Instructional Films. 14 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. © Coronet Instructional Films, Division Of Esquire, Inc.; 2oct67; Mp17586. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.