01-13-2006
The photo above shows Little River Falls, which is part of a 1,400
acre park known as the Little River Canyon National Preserve. From
its start in northwestern Georgia, the Little River continues along
Lookout Mountain in northeastern Alabama carving out a spectacular
canyon. The Falls itself is approximately 100 feet (30 m) wide and
drops 40 feet (12 m). Little River drains an area of approximately
200 square miles (130,000 acres) before emptying into Weiss Lake.
The plateau-like surface of Lookout Mountain, which forms the
eastern boundary of the Cumberland Plateau, results from an
erosion-resistant layer of sandstone atop the mountain. Streams,
such as Little River, cut vertically into joints that characterise
this resistant rock formation. This view of Little River Falls is
close to the beginning of a scenic drive along the rim of Little
River Canyon. The picture was taken on November 13, 2005, at time
when this area had received little rainfall, thus providing an
opportunity to explore the river bed above the falls.
Provided by:
Regina Owens
