Lake Superior Lowland Region
What are important characteristics of this region? Why are they important?
Lake Superior touches the northern boundary of the region. Lake Superior makes the region cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
The Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior and are a part of the region. Copper Falls in Copper Falls State Park. The water is brown because of the dying plants in the water. There are several waterfalls on rivers in the region.
Green areas on map show forested areas of the region. Much of the region is covered with forests. Northern Highland Region
What are important characteristics of this region? Why are they important?
Timms Hill, the highest place in Wisconsin, is located in the region.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in the region. There are many forests in the region. A lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin is located in the region. There are many lakes in the region.
The Wisconsin, Wolf, St. Croix, and Chippewa Rivers begin in the region. Central Plains Region
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Glacial Lake Wisconsin covered part of this region a long time ago. When the water dried up, it left behind sandy soil.
The region has sandy soil, which is good for growing potatoes and cranberries. Many dairy farms are located in the region.
Wisconsin Dells have interesting rock formations. The Dells are part of the region. The Western Upland Region
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Devil’s Lake in Baraboo, Wisconsin is located in the region. There are only a few lakes in the region.
There are many bluffs or tall rock formations in the region. Grandad’s Bluff in LaCrosse, Wisconsin is a well-known rock formation in the region. The Mississippi River touches the western border of the region. Goods and people move on the river.
The pink area of the map shows the driftless area that was never covered by a glacier. This was the only region in Wisconsin that was never covered by a glacier to smooth out the land. Eastern Ridges and Lowlands Region
What are important characteristics of this region? Why are they important?
Madison, Wisconsin is the capital of Wisconsin. It is located in the region.
The largest cities in Wisconsin are located in this region. The largest cities in Wisconsin are Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine. The Door Peninsula is located in this region. Many people like to go to the Door Peninsula for recreation.
Lake Michigan touches the eastern shore of this region. This great lake is important for recreation and transportation.