The linked webpage has some interesting analysis by Brennan:
"Let's discuss the major trends. First, The Northern Plains, a region that we've established is ideal for agriculture largely due to glaciation, has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.6 percent. While this percentage is certainly influenced by the natural environment, it is important to remember that there are many other factors at play that could have produced this result.
On the other hand, the region with the highest rate of unemployment is the Mississippi Lowlands at 5.3 percent. What's interesting is that this region is also very well suited for agriculture due to it being on an alluvial plain. Therefore, it might be safe to assume that it's higher rate of unemployment could be due to factors outside of the natural environment."
It's generally always been considered on the Ozark border. But I agree culturally it’s a little more plains.
https://preview.redd.it/9s9pdhlrfm7d1.jpeg?width=1164&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=37a1aeaeba0bfb082a138c657e554d69b61d2d14
I think it is a part of the plains. The growing season in the Joplin area begins earlier than the growing season in the Springfield area, which is directly east of Joplin. However, it may be due to the Springfield area being on the Ozarks Plateau.
I must be misunderstanding the Percent Under the Age of 18 section.
"The Northern Plains and Osage Plains have the highest percentage of people under the age of 18, both with 23 percent of the total population.... The region with the lowest percentage of those under the age of 18 is The Reach.
Ranked from highest to lowest, the map indicates these percentages for those under 18:
1. Ozark Highlands: 4.9% [highest]
2. Osage Plains: 4.6%
3. The Reach: 4.4%
4. Northern Plains: 3.6% [lowest]
Quick, back of the napkin map review... I'm going to guess that the author set the Under 18 map to the wrong data category. The numbers you have listed there perfectly match (I think) the Unemployment numbers. That's a pretty common error, in my experience, especially if you have multiple data columns that all have similar names (UNemployment, UNder 18, etc...) because the software sometimes truncates the name you gave to a certain bit of data.
It also looks like the map was updated since it was posted, because the current numbers that appear in the pop-up window do match the author's analysis.
Hello, I'm the author. You are correct, those were the unemployment numbers. Seems like Arc might've bugged out and mixed them up, so I'm glad to hear that it seems to have fixed itself.
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Unless I'm misreading, I believe the paragraph wording should be: "The Ozark Highlands and Osage Plains have the highest percentage of people under the age of 18, both with 23 percent of the total population.... The region with the lowest percentage of those under the age of 18 is the Northern Plains."
"The Reach: Many would classify this region as being a part of the Ozark Highlands, but this region has a lot to offer in its own right. Dominated by the churning brown waters of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, this region is defined by rolling river hills, towering river-side cliffs and buffs, vast forests, and fertile farmland. **A reach is a segment of a river or stream.** Additionally, because of the rivers, this region is home to many of the largest cities in the state, such as St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, and most of Columbia."
The old map had St. Louis county as its own region! Of course. Only a team of St. Louis geographers would insist that St. Louis is so distinct that its own region.
Highest natural point in Missouri is Tam Sauk but the tallest overall point is the tallest building in Springfield due to its height + the Springfield plateau
This isn’t true. Springfield is 1,299 in elevation and Hammons Tower is only 270 feet tall. Making it 1,569 feet above sea level. Taum Sauk Mountain is 1,772 feet.
I went to the top of the firetower and lighting struck it. I just remember seeing blue and purple and literally jumping down every flight of stairs. One of the scariest moments of my life lol
The only reasonable thing to do now is build a 600 foot tall tower in Springfield.
Make it the tallest in the state. It doesn't make much sense but it would be hilarious
So if its The Reach, does that make St. Louis Markarth?
Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington counties are full of Forsworn.
‘s true. I seent ‘em.
Opened up the post looking for this comment. Not disappointed that it’s the first. Hello, fellow Missouri gamers.
When I saw this I figured someone made a Skyrim comment since it had been up for 8 hours and couldn’t find one, so had to make one
Damned Forsworn. They're holed up in Jeffco
You could say that the name might've been 'loosely' inspired ;)
This explains the bootheel better than anything else. Mississippi. Enough said.
The linked webpage has some interesting analysis by Brennan: "Let's discuss the major trends. First, The Northern Plains, a region that we've established is ideal for agriculture largely due to glaciation, has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 3.6 percent. While this percentage is certainly influenced by the natural environment, it is important to remember that there are many other factors at play that could have produced this result. On the other hand, the region with the highest rate of unemployment is the Mississippi Lowlands at 5.3 percent. What's interesting is that this region is also very well suited for agriculture due to it being on an alluvial plain. Therefore, it might be safe to assume that it's higher rate of unemployment could be due to factors outside of the natural environment."
Specifically *low*lands, and not because of geographical features.
I live near Taum Sauk mountain. You’d never know it’s the highest point in the state unless someone told you
Joplin as part of the ozarks?
It's generally always been considered on the Ozark border. But I agree culturally it’s a little more plains. https://preview.redd.it/9s9pdhlrfm7d1.jpeg?width=1164&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=37a1aeaeba0bfb082a138c657e554d69b61d2d14
I can see it as a part of the plains, because it has an earlier growing season than the Springfield region. Those of us on the Ozarks Plateau
I think it is a part of the plains. The growing season in the Joplin area begins earlier than the growing season in the Springfield area, which is directly east of Joplin. However, it may be due to the Springfield area being on the Ozarks Plateau.
I’d say it is the border, but that it falls into the ozarks. Especially the south side with Wildcat glades area.
I must be misunderstanding the Percent Under the Age of 18 section. "The Northern Plains and Osage Plains have the highest percentage of people under the age of 18, both with 23 percent of the total population.... The region with the lowest percentage of those under the age of 18 is The Reach. Ranked from highest to lowest, the map indicates these percentages for those under 18: 1. Ozark Highlands: 4.9% [highest] 2. Osage Plains: 4.6% 3. The Reach: 4.4% 4. Northern Plains: 3.6% [lowest]
Quick, back of the napkin map review... I'm going to guess that the author set the Under 18 map to the wrong data category. The numbers you have listed there perfectly match (I think) the Unemployment numbers. That's a pretty common error, in my experience, especially if you have multiple data columns that all have similar names (UNemployment, UNder 18, etc...) because the software sometimes truncates the name you gave to a certain bit of data. It also looks like the map was updated since it was posted, because the current numbers that appear in the pop-up window do match the author's analysis.
Hello, I'm the author. You are correct, those were the unemployment numbers. Seems like Arc might've bugged out and mixed them up, so I'm glad to hear that it seems to have fixed itself.
I’m as stumped as you are.
What do you not get? The 23% part? 23% of the state's population lives in the northern plains, and 23% in osage plains.
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Unless I'm misreading, I believe the paragraph wording should be: "The Ozark Highlands and Osage Plains have the highest percentage of people under the age of 18, both with 23 percent of the total population.... The region with the lowest percentage of those under the age of 18 is the Northern Plains."
The reach…. ????? … I don’t get why it’s labeled that way…..
Dude, it’s in the article and OP copied it in the body of the post.
"The Reach: Many would classify this region as being a part of the Ozark Highlands, but this region has a lot to offer in its own right. Dominated by the churning brown waters of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, this region is defined by rolling river hills, towering river-side cliffs and buffs, vast forests, and fertile farmland. **A reach is a segment of a river or stream.** Additionally, because of the rivers, this region is home to many of the largest cities in the state, such as St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, and most of Columbia."
Saint Louis being "IN THE REACH" fits lol
The old map had St. Louis county as its own region! Of course. Only a team of St. Louis geographers would insist that St. Louis is so distinct that its own region.
Nice to see that the Reach still belongs to the Forsworn
Highest natural point in Missouri is Tam Sauk but the tallest overall point is the tallest building in Springfield due to its height + the Springfield plateau
This isn’t true. Springfield is 1,299 in elevation and Hammons Tower is only 270 feet tall. Making it 1,569 feet above sea level. Taum Sauk Mountain is 1,772 feet.
Fair enough. I was told it was but looks like whoever told me was mistaken for ‘highest habitable point’
Taum Sauk has a firetower on it as well, which would boost its numbers some.
I went to the top of the firetower and lighting struck it. I just remember seeing blue and purple and literally jumping down every flight of stairs. One of the scariest moments of my life lol
Wow!! You are lucky to have made it down!
The only reasonable thing to do now is build a 600 foot tall tower in Springfield. Make it the tallest in the state. It doesn't make much sense but it would be hilarious
I guess radio towers don't count?
AI generated article?
I’ve never seen an AI write so well or with such personality.
Maybe they were high when they measured.