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tirely separate from the true Blue Ridge which lies eighteen 
miles to the east of Elijay. As this so-called Blue Ridge ex- 
tends 8.H. toward Elijay, it diminishes in elevation and forms 
the eastern limit of the valley in which Elijay lies. 
The trip from Elijay was continued eastward up Carticary 
River, and a section of this eastern ridge was obtained. The 
tock was a massive conglomerate, with S.E. dip at high angles. 
It was judged to be Ocoee. The road led up the eastern flank 
of this ridge for several miles, the same rock showing along the 
roadway. The road then turns eastward and crosses the Carti- 
cary River. Above the flood plain of this river, on either side, 
heavy beds of Drift pebbles and cobbles were noticed. 
- Kast of the Carticary the topography becomes much less 
- The succession of the dips could not be accurately fol- 
lowed from the nature of the formation. The Blue Ridge was 
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falls a fine section of the formation is obtained. Dip N.E. 
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4sper, the level of the plateau is attained. From points a 
this ascent a clear idea soak be obtained of the topography of 
