Author: Julia C. Klapproth, Faculty Assistant-Natural Resources, Maryland Cooperative Extension; James E. Johnson, Extension Forestry Specialist, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
Publication Number 420-151, Posted October 2000
Figure 8
In the mountains, small, steep stream channels drain the ridges, eventually joining large streams that flow through valley bottoms.
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