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The geography of Midwestern United States is quite varied and contains the following great lakes: Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Superior.

Illinois

The geography of Illinois is quite flat and fertile. Explore the state of Illinois and the geography of major cities like Springfield and Chicago. See more »

Indiana

Indiana can be divided into three distinct regions. Discover the state of Indiana and the geography of cities like Indianapolis and Bloomington. See more »

Iowa

The state of Iowa is dominated by rolling plains and borders six states. Its largest rivers, the Des Moines and the Iowa, flow to the Mississippi. See more »

Kansas

Kansas is the geographic center of the 48 contiguous U.S. states and is one of the nation's leading agricultural states. See more »

Michigan

Michigan is the only state touching on four of the five Great Lakes and is dictated by its two peninsulas. Learn more about upper and lower Michigan and the Straits of Mackinac. See more »

Minnesota

The geography of Minnesota is interesting; it's the northern most state outside of Alaska. Discover the Central Lowlands and the Superior Uplands regions of this state. See more »

Missouri

Missouri can be divided into three distinct regions and the Missouri River nearly bisects the state. Explore the Ozark Plateau, or Ozarks; the Central Lowlands; and the Gulf Coastal Plain. See more »

Nebraska

Famous for rolling plains and corn fields, Nebraska has a diverse population and economy. Learn about major cities like Omaha and some of the unique geographical features of Nebraska. See more »

North Dakota

North Dakota can be divided into three major regions and nearly everywhere the terrain is flat to rolling. Discover the many great cities of North Dakota like Fargo and Bismarck. See more »

Ohio

The geography of Ohio is largely dominated by Lake Erie. Explore the major cities and geographical features of Ohio in this section. See more »

South Dakota

South Dakota is divided by the Missouri River is still a land of small towns and few cities, known for its wide-open spaces. Explore the Prairie, the Great Plains, and the Black Hills. See more »

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is largely dominated by forests and is also known for its lakes and rivers. Explore the state of Wisconsin and the geography of major cities like Green Bay, Madison and Milwaukee. See more »

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Geography of Iowa

Iowa, one of the Midwestern states of the United States. It lies between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and is bordered by Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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Geography of North Dakota

North Dakota, one of the states of the United States. It lies in the north-central part of the nation, bordered by Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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Geography of Ohio

Ohio, one of the Midwestern states of the United States. It is bounded by Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.