Cultural regions of the south map

[solytaire]

Originally Posted by onegoalstl

Northwest Arkansas also differs from the rest of the state of AR. It seems NW AR, and parts of SW MO are like a hybrid area that have a lot of plains, western Influence from the rest of the Ozarks. They seem to take on more of a western feel compared to other areas of the ozarks that are more hillbilly.

Thought I was the only one who noticed that. There is a noticeably lighter southern feel in Arkansas in its far northwest quadrant. But you described it very accurately, particularly in regards to SW MO being a hybrid plainsy area with a few rocky hills here and there. And you're right, Northwest Arkansas feels more like a midwestern mountain culture than it does the deeper parts of Arkansas.

[onegoalstl]

Originally Posted by solytaire

Thought I was the only one who noticed that. There is a noticeably lighter southern feel in Arkansas in its far northwest quadrant. But you described it very accurately, particularly in regards to SW MO being a hybrid plainsy area with a few rocky hills here and there. And you're right, Northwest Arkansas feels more like a midwestern mountain culture than it does the deeper parts of Arkansas.

When I mean NW AR I mean like around Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers. Not places like Bullshoals I mean the further NW corner.

[solytaire]

Originally Posted by onegoalstl

When I mean NW AR I mean like around Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers. Not places like Bullshoals I mean the further NW corner.

Precisely, as I was hoping to connote through my use of the word "far" in reference to the very northwesternmost part of arkansas.

[polo89]

I wish that map was still visible.

[Bobilee]

I think JimmyJohn's map, the first one (I believe he altered it some), can be found on this blog towards the bottom.

http://albahaegeo.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/l19-cultural-basics-handout.pdf (broken link)

[onegoalstl]

Originally Posted by Bobilee

I think JimmyJohn's map, the first one (I believe he altered it some), can be found on this blog towards the bottom.

http://albahaegeo.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/l19-cultural-basics-handout.pdf (broken link)

The map in the MO Ozarks should be about 30-40 miles more north in most areas and a tad more in SE MO to cover starting at Cape Girardeau.

[polo89]

Originally Posted by Bobilee

I think JimmyJohn's map, the first one (I believe he altered it some), can be found on this blog towards the bottom.

http://albahaegeo.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/l19-cultural-basics-handout.pdf (broken link)

Thanks. Interesting map.