Regions of the United States The Northeast

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Regions of the United States
The Northeast
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The Northeast

• The Northeast can be subdivided into two smaller
  regions
• New England Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
  Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
• Mid-Atlantic States New York, New Jersey,
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia
  and the District of Columbia

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Physical Geography of Northeast

• Northern Appalachian mountains run through most
  of the northeastern states, causing little
  farmland, except in valley areas.
• Deep bays exist, allowing for port towns.
• Jagged, rocky coastline in northern areas.

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Climate and Vegetation of Northeast

• No Dry Season- this area receives precipitation
  throughout the year.
• Cold, snowy winters and hot summers.
• Moderate growing season that decreases as you
  go north.
• Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and
  coniferous trees.

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Historical Geography of the Northeast

• The Northeast has the longest history of European
  settlement .
• Historically, the Northeast has been the
  gateway to immigrants.
• Established itself as the financial and
  manufacturing hub early in the industrial
  revolution.

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Population Geography of the Northeast

• Population is concentrated in the Megalopolis
  that runs from Boston to Washington (AKA
  Boswash). Includes the cities of Boston,
  Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington D.C.
  Also Pittsburgh and Buffalo.
• This is the most densely populated region in the
  United States.

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Economic Geography of the Northeast

• The New England states have a long history of
  maritime industry, although forestry exists
  inland with a little farming.
• The Mid-Atlantic states dominate the financial
  sector of the U.S., advertising, manufacturing.
• This region is the home to most major
  corporations in the United States.

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Land Use in the Northeast

• Dairy Farming (think Vermont)
• Farming
• Timber
• Maritime Activity
• Some Mining
• Note As you go north, the growing season
  shortens, which limits farming. In part of the
  Northeast, timber is a primary economic activity.

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New England Legacy

• New England is famous for its prep schools and
  is home to some of the most elite Universities in
  the world Harvard, Yale, MIT, Boston College,
  Brown, and Dartmouth (just to name a few).
• One of the best resources New England has is its
  educated population.

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Geography of Northeast Mid-Atlantic

• South of New England, the Mid-Atlantic states
  enjoy warmer weather and a longer growing season.
  
• The economy has more farming activity and has
  less maritime activity, although major shipping
  waterways are present.
• Major cities are located on these major
  waterways New York on the Hudson R., Philly is
  on the Delaware, and Baltimore is located on
  Chesapeake Bay.

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More on the Mid-Atlantic States

• This area is a transition zone between the
  Northeast (New England in particular) and the
  South, especially the states of Virginia and W.
  Virginia.
• Heritage is also centered on colonial times and
  the American Revolution, much like New England.
• Home to Washington D.C., the political center of
  the U.S.