Growing up, KS was considered a midwestern state - in fact, the ne plus ultra of midwestern states. Then it slowly became "central region." Here in OK, ten miles from the SE KS line, hard by the borders of both Missouri and Arkansas, I am now considered to be in the "southwestern region," with NM, AZ, et al. Miles from here to Albuquerque: 749.
Why is the midwest called the midwest I wonder. Never questioned or thought about this before, but aren't these states closer to the east than the west? Especially when considering the states that are considered to be central. Just a weird observation. Maybe the states' regional name took hold before the real west was developed and just stuck and stayed that way.
I've always been confused about where Oh fell when they talked about regions.
It doesn't feel like it is in the west. It is in the eastern half of the country. But it is listed as Midwest. Go figure.
Growing up, KS was considered a midwestern state - in fact, the ne plus ultra of midwestern states. Then it slowly became "central region." Here in OK, ten miles from the SE KS line, hard by the borders of both Missouri and Arkansas, I am now considered to be in the "southwestern region," with NM, AZ, et al. Miles from here to Albuquerque: 749.
Hm. Let's see. The geographic center of the contiguous 48 United States, says Wiki, "is pinpointed by a historical marker that is located within a small park at the intersection of AA Road and K-191, accessible by a turn-off from U.S. Route 281 approximately a mile north of the town of Lebanon KS." (Been there!) So it's fair to call Kansas "central region," I suppose, even though that's about as milquetoast a description as one will find. (What about the Dorothy-inspired "There's no place like home" region, I ask you? Darn.) Kansas National Guard needs to arm and push east to reclaim our "midwestern" designation.
How about we just change the thread titles to the states...lol.. Now I am confused
The Arch is so cool. Looks as perfect as a silver safety pin with both ends stuck into the earth, from a jet plane thousands of feet above. One of the highlights of senior trip, riding to the top and peering out its windows at the thick brown bootlace of a mighty river far below. I love St. Louis, but, then, I would, as I've been a Cardinals fan for life.
How about we just change the thread titles to the states...lol.. Now I am confused
LOL I am guessing your area didn't move?
Just some scientists perception of where you are moved?
Why is the midwest called the midwest I wonder. Never questioned or thought about this before, but aren't these states closer to the east than the west? Especially when considering the states that are considered to be central. Just a weird observation. Maybe the states' regional name took hold before the real west was developed and just stuck and stayed that way.