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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather SEARCH : in Reference June 10, 2004 You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia U.S. Political Geography ... Lincoln, cities, United States By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z L Lincoln, cities, United States, U.S. Political Geography Related Category: U.S. Political Geography Lincoln. City (1990 pop. 15,418), seat of Logan co., central Ill., in a farm area; inc. 1865. It is a shipping and industrial center in an agricultural area with light manufacturing. The city was platted and promoted (1853) with the aid of Abraham Lincoln and named for him when he was still an unknown country lawyer. Lincoln practiced law there from 1847 to 1859, and buildings and places associated with him have been preserved or reconstructed. A state school for the mentally retarded is in the city. City (1990 pop. 191,972), state capital, and seat of Lancaster co., SE Nebr.; inc. 1869. It is the railroad, trade, and industrial center for a large grain and livestock area. Cattle are slaughtered and processed; there is printing and publishing; and beverages, construction materials, electronics, motorcycles, sports equipment, valves and cylinders, asphalt, and automotive parts are among its manufactures. A number of insurance companies have their home offices there. Founded in 1864 as Lancaster, the city was chosen as the site of the capital in 1867 and renamed. It is the seat of the Univ. of Nebraska, Union College, and Nebraska Wesleyan Univ. A planetarium, an art gallery and sculpture garden, the state historical society and its museum, and a performing arts center are in the city. The state penitentiary and several hospitals are also there. The state capitol, designed by B. G. Goodhue, with sculptures by Lee

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6. Nebraska - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia nebraska is a midwesternState of the United States. nebraska gets its name from a Native American and Government. 3 geography. 4 Economy. 5 Demographics. 6 Important cities and Towns http://en2.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska

Nebraska From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nebraska In Detail (Full size) State nickname : Cornhusker State Other U.S. States Capital Lincoln Largest City Omaha Governor Mike Johanns Area Ranked 16 th ... Admittance into Union th March 1 Time zone Central: UTC Mountain: UTC Eastern NE is Central, Western NE is Mountain Latitude Longitude 40°N to 43°N 95°25'W to 104°W Width Length Elevation 340 km 690 km 1,653 meters 790 meters 256 meters ISO 3166-2 US-NE Nebraska is a midwestern State of the United States . Nebraska gets its name from a Native American word meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the State. Once considered part of the Great American Desert , it is now a leading farming state. Nebraskans have practiced scientific farming to turn the Nebraska prairie into a land of ranches and farms. Much of the history of the State is the story of the impact of the Nebraska farmer. Table of contents 1 History 2 Law and Government 3 Geography 4 Economy ... edit History The Kansas-Nebraska Act became law on May 30 which established the US territories of Nebraska and Kansas . The territorial capital of Nebraska was Omaha In the , the first great wave of homesteaders poured into Nebraska to claim free land granted by the federal government. Many of the first farm settlers built their homes out of

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Nebraska From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nebraska In Detail (Full size) State nickname : Cornhusker State Other U.S. States Capital Lincoln Largest City Omaha Governor Mike Johanns Area Ranked 16 th ... Admittance into Union th March 1 Time zone Central: UTC Mountain: UTC Eastern NE is Central, Western NE is Mountain Latitude Longitude 40°N to 43°N 95°25'W to 104°W Width Length Elevation 340 km 690 km 1,653 meters 790 meters 256 meters ISO 3166-2 US-NE Nebraska is a midwestern State of the United States . Nebraska gets its name from a Native American word meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the State. Once considered part of the Great American Desert , it is now a leading farming state. Nebraskans have practiced scientific farming to turn the Nebraska prairie into a land of ranches and farms. Much of the history of the State is the story of the impact of the Nebraska farmer. Table of contents 1 History 2 Law and Government 3 Geography 4 Economy ... edit History The Kansas-Nebraska Act became law on May 30 which established the US territories of Nebraska and Kansas . The territorial capital of Nebraska was Omaha In the , the first great wave of homesteaders poured into Nebraska to claim free land granted by the federal government. Many of the first farm settlers built their homes out of

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AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather SEARCH : in Reference June 10, 2004 You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia U.S. Political Geography ... Nebraska By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z N Nebraska, U.S. Political Geography Related Category: U.S. Political Geography Nebraska [n u u Pronunciation Key Geography Nebraska is roughly rectangular, except in the northeast and the east where the border is formed by the irregular course of the Missouri River and in the southwest where the state of Colorado cuts out a squared corner. The land rises more or less gradually from 840 ft (256 m) in the east to 5,300 ft (1,615 m) in the west. The great but shallow Platte River, formed in W Nebraska by the junction of the North Platte and the South Platte, flows across the state from west to east to join the Missouri S of Omaha. The Platte and the Missouri, together with their tributaries, give Nebraska all-important water sources that are essential to farming in this agrarian state. Underground water sources are also widely used for irrigation. The river valleys have long provided routes westward, and today the transcontinental railroads and highways follow the valleys. From the Missouri westward over about half the state stretch undulating farm lands, where the fertile silt is underlaid by deep loess soil. Nebraska's population is concentrated there; many are farmers who produce grains for the consumer market or for feeding hogs and dairy cattle. In this region also lie Nebraska's two major cities :

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Geography of Nebraska Geography 445/545, 3 credit hours Fall Semester, 2003 Wayne State College Professor Knotwell At the end of this course you will need to demonstrate a complete understanding of Nebraska from each of the following conceptual perspectives: Water—easily the most influential force in Nebraska’s cultural formation Wealth—Nebraska’s economic nature as a supply region is it’s primary economic influence Cultural Identity—Nebraskan’s have, to varying degrees, bought the notion that there is little value in being a Nebraskan A complete understanding consists of: Knowing where things in Nebraska are and why they are there. Knowing the extent to which Nebraskan’s are connected to their place and why they are not in those places where that is the case Knowing how Nebraskan’s are self-determined and how they “fit” in the larger economic symbiosis You’ll need to come to class, read, listen, take notes, read, ponder, take sides, read, support your positions, read, and “put two and two together.” Classroom: Connell 221 Office: Connell 239, (402) 375-7299

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Encyclopedia Nebraska Geography Nebraska is roughly rectangular, except in the northeast and the east where the border is formed by the irregular course of the Missouri River and in the southwest where the state of Colorado cuts out a squared corner. The land rises more or less gradually from 840 ft (256 m) in the east to 5,300 ft (1,615 m) in the west. The great but shallow Platte River, formed in W Nebraska by the junction of the North Platte and the South Platte, flows across the state from west to east to join the Missouri S of Omaha. The Platte and the Missouri, together with their tributaries, give Nebraska all-important water sources that are essential to farming in this agrarian state. Underground water sources are also widely used for irrigation. The river valleys have long provided routes westward, and today the transcontinental railroads and highways follow the valleys. Lincoln , the capital and an important insurance center, and Omaha Hundreds of fresh and alkali lakes in the state attract sportsmen and campers. The pioneers' migration west over the Oregon Trail is commemorated by the Scotts Bluff National Monument and the Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Other points of interest to the traveler include Father Flanagan's Boys Town, near Omaha; the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, near Valentine; and the Homestead National Monument, near Beatrice. Sections in this article: Introduction Facts and Figures Geography Economy Government and Higher Education History Bibliography ... Economy The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia

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15. Multimedia For Geography, Geology, And Env. Science Butcher photographed actively in central nebraska including Custer, Buffalo UrbanGeography citiesBuildings Archives - archive of building styles around the http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/internet/multimedia.html

Multimedia Resources for Geography, Geology, and Environmental Studies Last updated December 07, 2003 Agriculture Special Collections of the National Agriculture Library (USDA) Historical photographs, posters, natural phenomenon, homesteads, USDA History Collection. Environmental Science Earth Shots - (USGS) Satellite images of environmental change Endangered Species Images - ( EE-Link) 60 images from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service collection includes mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, mollusks, arthropods and plants. FAO Multimedia Database -searchable database of 3,000 images. Human Geography Cultural Geography Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters 1862-1912 (Library of Congress) " This digital collection integrates two collections from the holdings of the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Solomon D. Butcher photographs and the letters of the Uriah W. Oblinger family. Together they illustrate the story of settlement on the Great Plains. Approximately 3,000 glass plate negatives crafted by Butcher record the process of settlement in Nebraska between 1886 and 1912. Butcher photographed actively in central Nebraska including Custer, Buffalo, Dawson and Cherry counties." Washington the Way it Was: Photographs by Theodore Horydczak, 1923-1959

16. Nebraska: Geography, Maps And Information of the state that includes many cities along with MerriamWebster Map of NebraskaA fantastic clear and detailed map along with basic geographic facts from http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blusne.htm

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Pathfinder: Chapter 3: Human Geography Use the links below to help you complete the Tic-Tac-Toe Menu for Mrs. Becker's assignment. Activity #1: The population of the world now numbers 6 billion. Use a variety of sources of information to research the population growth of the world. What factors account for this growth? What are the positives of this growth? What are the negatives? Write a newspaper editorial discussing this issue. World POPClock Projection U.S. Census Bureau projects today's population; includes monthly estimates. World Population Slide Show Includes information on fertility rates, birth rates, death rates, infant mortality rates, and world population growth. 6 billion Human Beings An interactive site with information about population. Population Through History Information from 1 A.D. to 2020. 6 Billion and Beyond Information from a PBS special. Total Population of the World by Decade Historical and projected numbers for world population. Activity #2: Complete the Skills Activity on pages 70-71 in Western Hemisphere by creating a population distribution map for Central Middle School. What is the population distribution for CMS? Why is the population distributed as it is?

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Travel to the United States The Regions of the United States The States, Districts and Territories of the United States State Flag State Seal Nebraska. American FactFinder (U.S. Census) Nebraska, the "Cornhusker State " Abbreviation: NE Nebraska gets its name from an Indian word meaning "flat water" after the Platte River that flows through the state. It became the 37th state in 1867. Nebraska, once considered part of the American desert, is now a leading farming state. Nebraskans have practiced scientific farming to turn the Nebraska desert into a land of ranches and farms. Much of the history of the state is the story of the tough, strong-willed Nebraska farmer. In the 1860s, the first great wave of homesteaders poured into Nebraska to claim free land granted by the federal government. Many of the first farm settlers built their homes out of sod because they found so few trees on the grassy land. Tourists can now drive along highways that follow the historic Oregon and Mormon trails. Almost every county has a fair during the summer and many communities hold annual fall festivals. GOVERNMENT Capital: Lincoln Governor: Mike Johanns, R

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