what's inside: physical features

The physical features of the United States range from deserts & valleys to national parks & landmarks. Learn about the Grand Canyon and other famous areas.

Deserts and Valleys

The United States deserts and valleys include the brightly colored rock formations of the Painted Desert and Imperial Valley. Learn more about the deserts and valleys in the United States. See more »

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• Death Valley
• Wyoming Valley
• Central Valley
• The Painted Desert
• The Mojave Desert
• Imperial Valley
• Matansuska Valley

Islands and Coastal Regions

The islands and coastal regions of the United States range from the island of Martha's Vineyard to the rocky island of Alcatraz. See more »

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• Martha's Vineyard
• Cape Flattery
• Cape Prince Of Wales
• The Sea Islands
• Cape Fear
• The Aleutian Islands
• Santa Catalina
• The Cape Cod Canal
• Nantucket Island
• Cape Hatteras

Lakes and Swamps

From Lake Michigan to the Okefenokee Swamp in Louisiana the United States lakes and swamps are vary in size and location. See more »

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• Reelfoot Lake
• Lake Agassiz
• Lake Champlain
• Lake George
• Rainy Lake
• Lake Erie
• Okefenokee Swamp
• Lake Placid
• The Great Lakes
• Lake Winnipesaukee

Mountains and Ranges

The mountain ranges in the United States are as varied as they are famous. Explore the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains and other mountain ranges. See more »

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• The Blue Ridge Mountains
• The Brooks Range
• Mount Shasta
• The Rocky Mountains
• The Wasatch Range
• The Appalachians
• Mount Rainier
• Pikes Peak
• Mount Whitney
• The Ozarks

National Parks and Landmarks

The United States is famous for its dedication to its national parks and monuments. Explore sites like the Grand Canyon and historical landmarks like the Washington Monument. See more »

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• Hohokam Pima National Monument
• Arlington National Cemetery
• George Washington Carver National Monument
• Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
• Oregon Caves National Monument
• The National cemetery
• Central Park
• El Morro National Monument
• National Monuments

Rivers and Waterways

Rivers and waterways of the United States vary greatly in size and significance -- from the Willamette River in Oregon to the Hudson River in New York. See more »

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• The Savannah River
• The Kanawha River
• The Klamath River
• The Penobscot River
• The Quinebaug River
• The Tennessee River
• The Trinity River
• The Bighorn River
• The Susquehanna River
• The Welland Ship Canal

Other

Explore some of the other famous physical geographical features of the United States, including Glacier National Park to Niagara Falls. See more »

Explore These Topics:

• Muir Glacier
• The Falcon Dam
• Gulf Coastal Plain
• Hampton Roads
• Niagara Falls
• The Allegheny Plateau
• Lewis and Clark Cavern
• Puget Sound
• Baker Island
• The Southwest