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'''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]], where several game maps and the city of [[Teufort (City)|Teufort]] are located, and where some elements of the [[Storyline]] occur. | '''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]], where several game maps and the city of [[Teufort (City)|Teufort]] are located, and where some elements of the [[Storyline]] occur. | ||
== Geology == | == Geology == | ||
| − | [[File:Arena badlands mid.png|150px|thumb|left|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[Hoodoo | + | [[File:Arena badlands mid.png|150px|thumb|left|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[Hoodoo]]s ]] |
| − | [[w:Badlands|Badland]] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Often | + | [[w:Badlands|Badland]] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Often Badlands are in arid or desert climates. |
| − | This '''Badlands''' region features such geology. Often, | + | This '''Badlands''' region features such geology. Often, Badlands have impressively colorful [[w:Shale|shales]]; but in this region red sandstones are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, [[Hoodoo]]s, and balanced rocks. However 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]]). |
== Environment == | == Environment == | ||
| − | 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 by mountain ranges; the [[Thunder Mountain | + | 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 by mountain ranges; the [[Thunder Mountain]]s to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an [[w:Alpine climate|Alpine]] environment. |
== Settlements == | == Settlements == | ||
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- This article is about the region where much of the Gravel War takes place. For the game maps of the same name see: Badlands.
| Badlands | |
| Region | |
<Landscape shot of Badlands> | |
| Country: United States
State: New Mexico |
Badlands is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in New Mexico, where several game maps and the city of Teufort are located, and where some elements of the Storyline occur.
Contents
Geology
Badland normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Often Badlands are in arid or desert climates.
This Badlands region features such geology. Often, Badlands have impressively colorful shales; but in this region red sandstones are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, Hoodoos, and balanced rocks. However the Badlands is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite tors (Badwater Basin), mountains ranges (Thunder Mountain), and broad, flat farmland (2Fort).
Environment
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 by mountain ranges; the Thunder Mountains to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an Alpine environment.
Settlements
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- Teufort, Pop. 1280
Industry
- Agriculture
While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around Teufort. Major red wheat and blue corn crops are handled through the large modern facilities at Granary.
- Gravel
Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at Gravel Pit.
- Mining
There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. Operations include those located at [[Badwater Basin] and Dustbowl.
Points of interest
Sports
- Badland Brawlers, a professional sports team.
See also
Notes
- The existence and geography of the region are revealed by the seen Map of Badlands in the Engineer Update pages.
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