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Pocono High Plateau

Ecoregion on Allegheny Plateau, Appalachian Mountains in PA

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The Pocono High Plateau (62a) is a forested highland of little relief. It is studded with lakes and wetlands and is underlain by undeformed, noncarbonate strata. Elevations are great enough to make The Pocono High Plateau ecoregion higher and cooler than the nearby lowlands. Glacial advances and retreats have smoothed the terrain, disrupted drainage, produced hummocky morainal topography, and carved many potholes. Numerous resort and suburban developments occur, especially around the glacial and artificial lakes. Local relief is limited and commonly ranges from 50 to 175 feet (20-53 m). Stream gradients thus are also low and there are few riffles or riffle inhabiting species.

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