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Dissected Plateau

Ecoregion on Cumberland Plateau, Appalachian Mountains in AL

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The Dissected Plateau is so strongly dissected that it no longer has a typical plateau appearance. The rugged, mostly forested region contains predominantly strongly sloping land, some steep-sided gorges and sandstone cliffs, and relief of 300-400 feet. The cool canyons and valleys often contain plant and animal species usually found further north. The Bankhead National Forest occupies a large portion of 68e, providing public recreation, wilderness, and forestry areas. Most of the region is drained by the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River. The Sipsey Fork is a National Wild and Scenic River in its headwaters, and downstream is impounded to form Lewis Smith Lake, a hydro-electric generating reservoir, also popular for bass fishing.

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