Alleghenies | 2024 |

The mountains have shaped American industry and transportation:

The range is defined by its dramatic topography and unique ecosystems: alleghenies

: A sharp, massive escarpment that serves as the Eastern Continental Divide , separating the Mississippi River and Chesapeake Bay watersheds. alleghenies

: The range has been home to humans for thousands of years, from the indigenous Monongahela and Shawnee to the Scotch-Irish and German immigrants who braved the "western waters" in the 1700s. Expand map Industrial History Scenic Peaks & Wilds Rivers & Trails Pennsylvania Turnpike Abandoned Tunnels alleghenies

The Alleghenies are a hub for hiking and cycling, often utilizing abandoned railroad corridors that once breached the mountain barrier: