Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The largest mountain chain in the western United States is the Rocky Mountains. Stretching over 3,000 miles from Canada through the U.S. to New Mexico, the Rockies are known for their stunning peaks, diverse ecosystems, and recreational opportunities. This mountain range plays a significant role in the geography and climate of the region. Its highest peak, Mount Elbert, reaches an elevation of 14,440 feet in Colorado.
The 49th Parallel
On the eastern side- The Appalachian Mountains On the western side- The Rocky Mountains
Two western mountain ranges in the US are the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The major mountain ranges in the US include the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, and the Appalachian Mountains.
sierra Nevada, continental divide
Three mountain ranges in the western region of the US are the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascade Range.
The major mountain ranges in the US and Canada extend from north to south.
Major mountain ranges listed below; there are hundreds of smaller ranges all over the US and Canada; particularly in Alaska Western United States: Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountains, Black Hills, Eastern United States: Ozarks, Appalachians
Most of the mountain ranges in the US are located in the western half, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, and Coast Range.
In the 48 contiguous states the four major ranges are: Rockies Appalachians Sierras Cascades
sierra nevada, continental divide
sierra Nevada, continental divide
The Sierras