Is North Georgia part of the "Deep South"?

[GRS86]

Originally Posted by Gnutella

Here's my interpretation of the basic geology of Georgia:



I split the Piedmont into two regions -- "High" and "Low" -- because there seems to be a section of the Piedmont that isn't quite mountainous, but still has somewhat of a "mountainous" feel to it, doesn't seem to be quite as heavily dissected, and has a few ridges that run parallel to the mountains to the north. This region I've labeled the High Piedmont. On the other hand, the Low Piedmont is much more heavily dissected and feels more "hilly" than mountainous. My concept of the High and Low Piedmont can be illustrated by Gwinnett County versus Greene County. Both counties are roughly equidistant from Athens, yet when I drive from Athens into Greene County, I feel like I'm in an entirely different region of the state, but when I drive from Athens into Gwinnett County, I feel like I'm still in the same region.

Another thing I ought to point out: the boundaries in middle and south Georgia are approximate. I know the line between the Piedmont and the coastal plains doesn't follow the fall line, but that's because there are still plenty of hills south of the fall line. I have that line drawn about where the flat land begins to get hilly. And the line between the two coastal plains is approximate as well. My basis for that line is, "When I'm in this area, do I feel like I'm closer to Tallahassee and Panama City, or do I feel like I'm closer to Savannah and Brunswick?"

Pretty spot on!!

[brent6969]

Great map................

[Craziaskowboi]

I've actually been thinking about adding a "Middle" Piedmont region between the High Piedmont and the fall line. The High Piedmont is the more mountain-influenced section and the Low Piedmont is the more coastal plain-influenced section, while the Middle Piedmont would be the quintessential definition of the Piedmont.

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by Gnutella

I've actually been thinking about adding a "Middle" Piedmont region between the High Piedmont and the fall line. The High Piedmont is the more mountain-influenced section and the Low Piedmont is the more coastal plain-influenced section, while the Middle Piedmont would be the quintessential definition of the Piedmont.

I would say (if you go with 3 Piedmonts) that the middle Piedmont would be better for what the map maker calls High Piedmont but with the southern line moved further south and a similar sized strip including most of Atlanta and its northern suburbs be labled High Piedmont.

However if you are subdividing the Piedmont, this map needs even more subdivisions in what is called Southern Appalachia. There is much more of a distinctive in the ridge and valley of NW Georgia and the Blue Ridge Mountain area in the rest of North Georgia than there is between any sections of the Piedmont. MHO of course.

[cityrover]

deep south is a misnomer. it doesnt exist. it extends up into northern minnesota and south into hollywood fl.

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by cityrover

deep south is a misnomer. it doesnt exist. it extends up into northern minnesota and south into hollywood fl.

Maybe if you're Canadian.

[SouthronAmerican]

Originally Posted by Stars&StripesForever

So what do you think? Is northern Georgia characteristically "Deep South" to you? Yes or no?

As defined historically, the entirety of Georgia, along with South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama comprise the "Deep South". That doesn't mean that the entirety of the region has a single monoculture. Like every other area there will be variation, especially as one moves towards to where it borders other regions.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by SouthronAmerican

As defined historically, the entirety of Georgia, along with South Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama comprise the "Deep South".

And Louisiana. I'd guess Florida was also included historically.