The Bypassed East

The Bypassed East is comprised of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, northern New England, and the Adirondacks of New York.  While this region is near major transportation routes it actually is not on them.  There are only a few large urban areas and about 50% of the cites are urban and 50% of the cities are rural.  New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire can all be found within this region and the topography is characterized by a series of mountain chains including the Green Mountains, White Mountains, Mountains of the Atlantic Provinces, and the Adirondack Mountains.  San Diego, California does not share many similarities with region but rather exhibits more differences.

The Green Mountains

Adirondack Mountains 

Climate:
The Bypassed East's weather patterns are often cold and almost always damp because it is exposed to continental wind systems.  The coastal water is extremely cold, there is heavy precipitation and they also experience a great degree of fog.  The climatic disparity between the Bypassed East and San Diego is notable.  Native San Diego resident would have difficulty adjusted to the frigid temperatures in the East because they are acclimated to a Mediterranean weather classification which translates to mild weather all year long.  The only similarity between the two is the presence of fog but the fog is thicker in the Bypassed East.

Winter in Maine

Winter in San Diego

Population:
Much of the population in the Bypassed East is concentrated in the lowlands and as previously stated, the land is equally constituted of rural and urban areas.  Most of the urban areas are not even substantial.  San Diego on the other hand, is highly urban and does not contain any rural areas.  It is densely populated while the Bypassed East is only highly populated in it's southern section.

Population Density Map

Industries:
Fishing, forestry, and mineral production are the primary industries in the Bypassed East.  The individuals employed in the fishing industry either engage in inshore or deep-sea fishing and usually go for lobster and cod.  As discussed in the previous blog, San Diego is more known for it's technological and defense industries.  The average per capita income in San Diego is significantly higher than the average income in the Bypassed East.

Logging- a big industry in the Bypassed East

The Workforce:
Most of the Bypassed East's work population is employed in fields such as farming, fishing, logging and mining.  Unfortunately, these jobs are also among the lowest paying occupations in the United States.  The majority of San Diego's workforce is employed in the United States Navy, education, and various healthcare fields.  These jobs are traditionally higher paying which corresponds to the higher standard of living.

United States Navy 

Transportation:
There is inadequate access to urban areas in the Bypassed East which contributes to the high transportation costs.  San Diego promotes a highly attractive transportation system.  This city offers accessibility via car, bus, trolley, train, boat, air and even "bike buggies."  It is also in close proximity to neighboring urban towns.

Bike Buggies