Captials
Alaska
Juneau
Rocky Mountains
they are the largest mountain chain in North America
Colorado
Denver
Sierra Nevada Range
another mountain range along the California/Nevada border
Nevada
Carson City
Hawaii Volcanoes
The mountains in Hawaii are Volcanoes
Utah
Salt Lake City
Rivers and Waterways
The Pacific Ocean provides transportation
Rivers dammed and canals built for agriculture
San Francisco Bay provides a natural harbor and is a major port.
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Resources of the Region
The climate and soil are great for a year-round growing
Important area for agriculture
Rich in mineral resources
Oil resources
Timber
Fishing industry