W I L L I S M O U N T A I N
Composed of kyanite-bearing quartzite, Willis Mountain stands more resistant to the forces of weathering, 170 meters above the Piedmont in Buckingham County. Much of the mountain's ridge has been removed in kyanite mining.
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Oblique 3-dimensional rendering of Willis Mountain looking to the east |
Local relief of Willis Mountain |
APPALACHIAN PLATEAU
| VALLEY & RIDGE | BLUE RIDGE | PIEDMONT | COASTAL PLAIN |
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| (6/12/2000) | |