Within which mountains European settlers found gaps in the mountains?
Transportation in Appalachia Appalachia's geography presents special challenges to transportation. In Europe, while mountain ranges presented challenges to transport, they could mostly be avoided. In North America, however, the Appalachian Mountains presented a barrier that could not be easily out-flanked. Initially, European settlers found gaps in the mountains, among them the Cumberland Gap and the Wilderness Road.
Northernmost settlements Some of the northernmost settlements in the world are: