r/geography Geography Enthusiast 26d ago

Why aren't there any large cities in this area? Discussion

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u/Numerous-Confusion-9 26d ago

Good shout its quite a journey to get down the Missouri then the Mississippi. I think youll find theres a lot of towns along the Missouri. It also served as a main trade route during westward expansion when everyone was trying to go.. well, more West. The coasts will always be more appealing

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u/TheStoicCrane 26d ago

Nothing like the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. Whenever I leave the East Coast I feel claustrophobia from being landlocked. No idea why people would want to live away from water.