Wolfpen Ridge
Encyclopedia
Wolfpen Ridge is a ridge
in the Blue Ridge Mountains
in Georgia
that runs south to north along the boundary between Towns
and Union
counties. Brasstown Bald
, the highest point in Georgia, is located at the northern end of the ridge (elevation: 4,786 feet). At the southern end of the ridge, there is an unnamed peak with an elevation of 4,561 feet, which makes it the fifth highest point in Georgia.
Ridge
A ridge is a geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well, depending on size. There are several main types of ridges:...
in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. This province consists of northern and southern physiographic regions, which divide near the Roanoke River gap. The mountain range is located in the eastern United States, starting at its southern-most...
in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
that runs south to north along the boundary between Towns
Towns County, Georgia
Towns County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on March 6, 1856. As of the 2000 census, the population was 9,319. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 10,894. Its county seat is Hiawassee.-History:...
and Union
Union County, Georgia
Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 17,289. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,968. The county seat is Blairsville.Its Sole commissioner is Lamar Paris, who has served since 2001....
counties. Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald
Brasstown Bald is the highest natural point in the state of Georgia, USA, with a summit elevation of 4,784 feet above mean sea level....
, the highest point in Georgia, is located at the northern end of the ridge (elevation: 4,786 feet). At the southern end of the ridge, there is an unnamed peak with an elevation of 4,561 feet, which makes it the fifth highest point in Georgia.