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| | [[File:Badlands5.png|200px|thumb|right|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]]]] | | [[File:Badlands5.png|200px|thumb|right|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]]]] |
| − | The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. This valley is not only the heart of the region's larger population centers, but it also acts as a nexus for smaller settlements, key facilities, and valuable resources tucked into the surrounding mountains and further afield. To the west and northwest, the landscape is graced by a significant river, whose waters are deep and wide enough to welcome ocean-going vessels. Typically, the term [[w:Badlands|''badland'']] evokes images of landscapes deeply scarred by erosion, where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been worn away, creating a natural barrier to agriculture and transport. Such areas are usually synonymous with arid or desert climates, characterized by vividly colored [[w:Shale|shales]].The Badlands Region conforms to this description yet stands out with its unique geology. | + | The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. This valley is not only the heart of the region's larger population centers, but it also acts as a nexus for smaller settlements, key facilities, and valuable resources tucked into the surrounding mountains and further afield. To the west and northwest, the landscape is graced by a significant river, whose waters are deep and wide enough to welcome ocean-going vessels. Typically, the term [[w:Badlands|''badland'']] evokes images of landscapes deeply scarred by erosion, where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been worn away, creating a natural barrier to agriculture and transport. Such areas are usually synonymous with arid or desert climates, characterized by vividly colored [[w:Shale|shales]].The Badlands Region conforms to this description yet stands out with its unique geology. Here, the predominant [[w:Dakota Formation|red sandstones]] and robust blue shales give rise to dramatic steeper bluffs, iconic hoodoos, and precariously [[w:Balancing rock|balanced rocks]]. Beyond these distinctive badland features, the region encompasses a variety of terrains, from the red granite [[w:Tors (rock formation)|tors]] of [[Badwater Basin]] to the towering ranges of [[Thunder Mountain]], down to the expansive, flat farmlands of [[2Fort]]. |
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| − | but in this region [[w:Dakota Formation|red sandstones]] and thick blue shales are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, hoodoos, and [[w:Balancing rock|balanced rocks]]. Such features aside, the Badlands is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite [[w:Tor (rock formation)|tors]] ([[Badwater Basin]]), mountains ranges ([[Thunder Mountain]]), and broad, flat farmland ([[2Fort]]). [[File:Mannslandmap.png|200px|thumb|right|Map of Badlands]]
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| − | Much of the region is arid and largely devoid of vegetation. However, there is a broad fertile valley from [[Well]] to [[Teufort]]. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges; the [[Thunder Mountain]]s to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an [[w:Alpine climate|Alpine]] environment. The Badlands Region is home to five settlements, Badwater Basin, Dustbowl, Gravel Pit, Tuefort(Pop. 1280), and Well. {{clr}}
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| − | While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around [[Teufort]]. Major [[w:Red Wheat (disambiguation)|red wheat]] and [[w:Blue corn|blue corn]] crops are handled for ocean export through the large, modern facilities at [[Granary]]. Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at [[Gravel Pit]]. There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. Operations include those located at [[Badwater Basin]] and [[Dustbowl]].
| + | Despite the predominant aridity and sparse vegetation, the Badlands Region defies expectations with a surprisingly broad and fertile valley stretching from [[Well]] to [[Teufort]]. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges, with the [[Thunder Mountains]] in the Northwest soaring to heights sufficient to achieve an [[w:Alpine climate|Alpine]] climate. Within these diverse landscapes, the region is dotted with five main settlements: Badwater Basin, Dustbowl, Gravel Pit, Teufort — with a population of 1,280 — and Well. |
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| | + | The region's dichotomy extends to its use of the land. While vast swathes are bereft of soil and unsuitable for farming, areas around [[Teufort]] in the northeast present a stark contrast with their thriving agricultural output. This zone is particularly known for its robust [[w:Red Wheat (disambiguation)|red wheat]] and [[w:Blue corn|blue corn]], cultivated for ocean export via the state-of-the-art [[Granary]] facilities. Moreover, the Badlands is rich in natural resources, with extensive gravel pits and active mining operations for coal, gold, and other minerals, particularly in the Badwater Basin and Dustbowl areas, reflecting a region that is as resourceful as it is resilient. |
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Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and
hoodoosThe Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. This valley is not only the heart of the region's larger population centers, but it also acts as a nexus for smaller settlements, key facilities, and valuable resources tucked into the surrounding mountains and further afield. To the west and northwest, the landscape is graced by a significant river, whose waters are deep and wide enough to welcome ocean-going vessels. Typically, the term badland evokes images of landscapes deeply scarred by erosion, where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been worn away, creating a natural barrier to agriculture and transport. Such areas are usually synonymous with arid or desert climates, characterized by vividly colored shales.The Badlands Region conforms to this description yet stands out with its unique geology. Here, the predominant red sandstones and robust blue shales give rise to dramatic steeper bluffs, iconic hoodoos, and precariously balanced rocks. Beyond these distinctive badland features, the region encompasses a variety of terrains, from the red granite tors of Badwater Basin to the towering ranges of Thunder Mountain, down to the expansive, flat farmlands of 2Fort.
Despite the predominant aridity and sparse vegetation, the Badlands Region defies expectations with a surprisingly broad and fertile valley stretching from Well to Teufort. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges, with the Thunder Mountains in the Northwest soaring to heights sufficient to achieve an Alpine climate. Within these diverse landscapes, the region is dotted with five main settlements: Badwater Basin, Dustbowl, Gravel Pit, Teufort — with a population of 1,280 — and Well.
The region's dichotomy extends to its use of the land. While vast swathes are bereft of soil and unsuitable for farming, areas around Teufort in the northeast present a stark contrast with their thriving agricultural output. This zone is particularly known for its robust red wheat and blue corn, cultivated for ocean export via the state-of-the-art Granary facilities. Moreover, the Badlands is rich in natural resources, with extensive gravel pits and active mining operations for coal, gold, and other minerals, particularly in the Badwater Basin and Dustbowl areas, reflecting a region that is as resourceful as it is resilient.
