1. Mrs. Barrow’s 5th Grade SS
Midwest Region
Mrs. Barrow’s 5th Grade SS

2. Ohio Capital: Major Cities: Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland
Major Physical Features:
Ohio River
Central Plains

3. Michigan Capital: Major Physical Features: Lansing
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie
Michigan consists of two PENINSULAS

4. Indiana Capital: Major city: Major Physical Features: Indianapolis
Gary
Major Physical Features:
Ohio River, Central Plains

5. Illinois Capital: Major Physical features: Springfield
Mississippi River, Ohio River, Ozark Plateau, Central Plains

6. Wisconsin Capital: Major Cities: Major Physical Features: Madison
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Major Physical Features:
Lake Superior,
Mississippi River

7. Minnesota Capital: Major Physical Features: St. Paul Mississippi River
Lake Superior
Touches Canada

8. Iowa Capital: Major Physical Features: Des Moines Central Plains
Mississippi River

9. Missouri Capital: Major Physical Features: Jefferson City
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Ozark Plateau
Central Plains

10. North Dakota Capital: Major Physical Features: Bismarck Missouri River
Great Plains
Touches Canada

11. South Dakota Capital: Major Physical Features: Pierre Missouri River
Great Plains
Black Hills
Badlands
Mt. Rushmore

12. Badlands

13. Black Hills

14. Mount Rushmore

15. Nebraska Capital: Major Physical Features: Lincoln Missouri River
Great Plains

16. Kansas
Capital:
Topeka
Major City:
Wichita

17. Physical Features
Many rivers and lakes are found in the Central Plains
The Central Plains receive more precipitation than the Great Plains.
More moisture means higher grasses, larger trees, and more crops.
Less Moisture means shorter grasses, smaller trees, and fewer crops.

18. Natural Resources & Economy
Midwest region is called the “breadbasket” of the U.S.
Farms & agriculture products are the major primary industries that come from the soil.
Much of the food we eat comes from the Midwest.
Irrigation: to supply dry land with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams.

19. Irrigation

20. Natural Resources & Economy
Belt: part of the region where a crop is grown.
Corn Belt
Wheat Belt
Dairy Belt
Wisconsin is the leading dairy state

21. Natural Resources & Economy
Besides wheat and corn, this region produces much hay, oats, rye, and soybeans.
Manufacturing industries are a major part of Midwest economy
Midwest has a well developed transportation system

22. Natural Resources & Economy
Manufacturing Belt
Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee
Detroit is known as “Motor City”
Toledo, Ohio makes glass for vehicles.
Akron, Ohio is known for its tires.
St. Louis, Kansas, and Omaha are major meat packing centers.
Flour is ground from corn and wheat grains.

23. Natural Resources & Economy
Minnesota is a leading producer of iron ore.
Coal is found in Ohio.
South Dakota is the leading producer of gold in our country.
Missouri is the number one producer of lead in the U.S.