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Learn about the name and geography of California, a state with a rich and diverse history that was inspired by a 16th century Spanish romance. Explore how the Cascade and Klamath mountains shaped the landscape and culture of the region. This article is part of the Library of Congress collection of California first-person narratives.
Outline of California. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of California . California is the most populous and the third most extensive of the 50 states of the United States of America. California is home to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento, respectively the 2nd, 6th, 17th ...
California - Exploration, Gold Rush, Statehood: When Spanish navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo became the first European to sight the region that is present-day California in 1542, there were about 130,000 Native Americans inhabiting the area. The territory was neglected by Spain for more than two centuries (until 1769) because of reports of the region’s poverty and a general slowdown of ...
Maps of California Regions. Map of Northern California. 3585x3867px / 4.13 Mb Go to Map. Map of Southern California. 4898x3897px / 4.59 Mb Go to Map. Map of Central California. 1833x1564px / 794 Kb Go to Map. California Central Coast Map. 1714x1574px / 424 Kb Go to Map.
The Geography of California. Total Size: 155,959 sq. miles (source: 2003 Census) Geographical Low Point: Death Valley at -282 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo (source: U.S. Geological Survey) Geographical High Point: Mt. Whitney at 14,494 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo-Tulare (source: U.S. Geological Survey ...
Welcome to the Department of Geography at UCLA! Geography is a uniquely “interdisciplinary discipline,” one that encompasses aspects of the earth sciences, social sciences, and humanities, with particular strength in the investigation of human-environment relations. “Physical geographers” study the spatial patterning, processes, and ...
Nov 1, 2018 · California is split into four regions: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. Its unique geography means that Californians can go surfing and skiing-all on the same day! This Interactiv-eBook will introduce students to California's diverse geography with engaging primary source documents.
