Rocky Mountain Region Mrs. Barrow’s 5 th grade SS.

Rocky Mountain Region

Mrs. Barrow’s 5th grade SS

Nevada• Capital:

– Carson City• Major Cities:

– Las Vegas– Reno

• Land/waterforms:– Lake Tahoe– Lake Mead– Columbia Plateau

Las Vegas

Idaho

• Capital City:– Boise

• Land/Waterforms:– Snake River– Rocky Mountains

Utah

• Capital City:– Salt Lake City

• Major City:– Provo

• Land/Waterforms: – Colorado Plateau– Great Salt Lake– Colorado River– Rocky Mountains

Colorado

• Capital City:– Denver

• Major City:– Durango

• Land/waterforms:– Great plains – Colorado River – Rio Grande– Rocky Mountains

Wyoming

• Capital City:– Cheyenne

• Major City:– Casper

• Land/Waterform:– Great Plains– Rocky Mountains– Snake River

Montana

• Capital City:– Helena

• Major City:– Billings

• Land/Waterforms:– Rocky Mountains– Great Plains– Missouri River

Rocky Mountains

Natural Resources/Economy

• The eastern part of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado are part of the Great Plains.

• The nation’s largest coal reserves are found in Wyoming.• The mountains, lakes, and streams make this area a

popular destination for hunting and fishing. • The mountains are a source of lumber and minerals.• Oil and natural gas are produced throughout this regions.• Uranium, used to power nuclear power plants, is mined

in Utah.

Power Plant

Natural Resources/Economy cont’d

• Idaho is one of the nations leading producers of potatoes.

• Tourism is the biggest income producer in Nevada.

• Cattle and livestock are raised here.• Nevada is the driest, or most arid state in our

nation.

Hoover Dam

• Near Las Vegas, Nevada

• Generates hydroelectric power for the area.

Fast Facts• Lake Mead is one of he largest human-made lake in the world.• Wyoming has the nation’s largest coal reserves.• Colorado is known for some of the world’s most famous ski

resorts.• Great plains are grasslands that support large cattle ranches

and farms• Nevada is the nation’s leading producer of gold and silver• Snake River Plain is a leading producer of potatoes.• Uranium, used at nuclear power plants is mined in Utah.