Map of the physical geography of Alabama
Time period shown: Modern
Pictured:
Physiographic regions in the state of Alabama, showing the mix of sedimentary areas to the south and rocky regions of eroded Pangean mountains to the north.
About this image:
The lands of Alabama have a remarkably diverse physical geography as a result of their formation. The mountain-forming processes that created what are now the Appalachian Mountains gave the state a hard-rock northern tier, with coal, iron and other deposits. To the south, the land has been formed by erosional deposition of the mountainous north and coastal deposition by the Gulf of Mexico.
Did you know?
The line of differentiation between the north and south in Alabama is called the Fall Line. Where rivers and creeks cross this line, there are typically waterfalls or rapids which prevented easy navigation by boat from the north to the south. Many towns and cities were formed at these points as boats stopped to transfer their cargo to smaller boats or mule trains above of the Fall Line.
Image and client information:
Map of the physical geography of Alabama.
For Alabama Department of Archives and History.
© Alabama Archives and History Foundation
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In addition to the time she spends painting, Karen finds time now and again to serve as a guest speaker, lecturer and instructor to museum groups, professional organizations, schools and universities. She has also presented master classes in art and digital painting at universities in the U.S.
Karen has delivered recent presentations for these institutions and groups:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Southern Methodist University
- Guild of Natural Science Illustrators at the College of William & Mary and at Montana State University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of North Texas
- Dallas Paleontological Society
Originally trained in the classical techniques of illustration and painting, Karen frequently speaks on the transition to a digital world, and on the challenges and benefits this transition poses for artists, clients and viewers. She conducts professional seminars on painting, illustration and digital image creation, and also offers specific programs tailored to the needs of professional groups or classroom instructors.
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