Landforms of New York
Mountains
At 5,344 feet, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in New York. It is in the Adirondack Mountains.
Valleys
The Hudson River Valley is famous for its natural beauty. Valleys often have water flowing through them.
Plateaus
A plateau is a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land. The Appalachian Plateau covers much of southern New York.
Plains
Plains are a large stretch of flat land. Plains are found along the shores of Lake Erie.
Hills
Hills are found all over New York State. Hills around Albany are fun to sled down in the winter.
Mountains
At 5,344 feet, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in New York. It is in the Adirondack Mountains.
Valleys
The Hudson River Valley is famous for its natural beauty. Valleys often have water flowing through them.
Plateaus
A plateau is a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land. The Appalachian Plateau covers much of southern New York.
Plains
Plains are a large stretch of flat land. Plains are found along the shores of Lake Erie.
Hills
Hills are found all over New York State. Hills around Albany are fun to sled down in the winter.