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:''This article is about the region where much of the [[Storyline#Gravel War|Gravel War]] takes place.  For the game maps of the same name see: [[Badlands]].
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:''This article is about the region where much of the [[Storyline#Gravel War|Gravel War]] takes place.  For the game maps of the same name and other uses, see: [[Badlands]] (disambiguation).
 
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| colspan=2 style="font-size: 150%;" align="center"  | '''Badlands'''
 
| colspan=2 style="font-size: 150%;" align="center"  | '''Badlands'''
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'''State:'''        [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]]
 
'''State:'''        [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]]
 
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'''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]], where several game maps and the city of [[Teufort (City)|Teufort]] are located, and where some elements of the [[Storyline]] occur.
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'''Badlands''' is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in [[w:New Mexico|New Mexico]], where several game maps and the city of [[Teufort (City)|Teufort]] are located, and where some elements of the [[Storyline]] occur
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== Geography ==
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:''See also: [[Map of Badlands]].''
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The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges.  Most of the larger population centers are within the central valley; but smaller settlements, valuable resources, and key facilities are located in the mountains and beyond.  To the west and northwest lies a major river, navigable to ocean-going vessels.
 
== Geology ==
 
== Geology ==
[[File:Badlands5.png|175px|thumb|left|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]] ]]
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[[File:Badlands5.png|175px|thumb|right|Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]] ]]
[[w:Badlands|Badland]] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture.  Often Badlands are in arid or desert climates.
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The term [[w:Badlands|''badland'']] normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture.  Often Badlands are in arid or desert climates.  
  
 
This '''Badlands''' region features such geology. Badlands often have impressively colorful [[w:Shale|shales]]; but in this region red sandstones are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]], and [[w:Balancing rock|balanced rocks]]. Such features aside, '''Badlands''' is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite [[w:Tor (rock formation)|tors]] ([[Badwater Basin]]), mountains ranges ([[Thunder Mountain]]), and broad, flat farmland ([[2Fort]]).
 
This '''Badlands''' region features such geology. Badlands often have impressively colorful [[w:Shale|shales]]; but in this region red sandstones are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, [[w:Hoodoo (geology)|hoodoos]], and [[w:Balancing rock|balanced rocks]]. Such features aside, '''Badlands''' is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite [[w:Tor (rock formation)|tors]] ([[Badwater Basin]]), mountains ranges ([[Thunder Mountain]]), and broad, flat farmland ([[2Fort]]).
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== Industry ==
 
== Industry ==
 
;Agriculture
 
;Agriculture
While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around [[Teufort]].  Major [[w:Red Wheat (disambiguation)|red wheat]] and [[w:Blue corn|blue corn]] crops are handled through the large modern facilities at [[Granary]].
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While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around [[Teufort]].  Major [[w:Red Wheat (disambiguation)|red wheat]] and [[w:Blue corn|blue corn]] crops are handled for ocean export through the large, modern facilities at [[Granary]].
 
;Gravel
 
;Gravel
 
Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at [[Gravel Pit]].
 
Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at [[Gravel Pit]].
 
;Mining
 
;Mining
 
There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals.  Operations include those located at [[Badwater Basin]] and [[Dustbowl]].
 
There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals.  Operations include those located at [[Badwater Basin]] and [[Dustbowl]].
== Points of interest ==  
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== Points of interest ==
 
[[File:Blood_Brothers_comicpreview.png|150px|thumb|right|Alamo, relocated to the Badlands Region by  [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Blutarch and Redmond Mann]] ]]
 
[[File:Blood_Brothers_comicpreview.png|150px|thumb|right|Alamo, relocated to the Badlands Region by  [[Non-player characters#Blutarch and Redmond Mann|Blutarch and Redmond Mann]] ]]
 
*[[w:Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]][http://media.steampowered.com/apps/tf2/bloodbrothers/images/comic/1024x768/030.jpg]
 
*[[w:Battle of the Alamo|Alamo]][http://media.steampowered.com/apps/tf2/bloodbrothers/images/comic/1024x768/030.jpg]
 
*Eye Museum[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/administrator/03.htm]
 
*Eye Museum[http://www.teamfortress.com/war/administrator/03.htm]
 
== Sports ==
 
== Sports ==
*[[Non-player characters#Badland Brawlers|Badland Brawlers]], a sports team.
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*[[Non-player characters#Badland Brawlers|Badland Brawlers]], a sports team.  
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 02:33, 17 March 2014

This article is about the region where much of the Gravel War takes place. For the game maps of the same name and other uses, see: Badlands (disambiguation).
Badlands
Region
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<Landscape shot of Badlands>

A map of Badlands
Country: United States

State: New Mexico

Badlands is a fictional geographic region, nominally placed in New Mexico, where several game maps and the city of Teufort are located, and where some elements of the Storyline occur.

Geography

See also: Map of Badlands.

The Badlands Region encompasses a central valley surrounded by several forested mountain ranges. Most of the larger population centers are within the central valley; but smaller settlements, valuable resources, and key facilities are located in the mountains and beyond. To the west and northwest lies a major river, navigable to ocean-going vessels.

Geology

Badlands feature canyons, ravines, gullies, and hoodoos

The term badland normally refers to an area where thick deposits of soft rock or soil have been deeply eroded. Such areas are generally an impediment to transportation and unsuitable for agriculture. Often Badlands are in arid or desert climates.

This Badlands region features such geology. Badlands often have impressively colorful shales; but in this region red sandstones are predominate, favoring formation of steeper bluffs, hoodoos, and balanced rocks. Such features aside, Badlands is large region that encompasses other terrains, including red granite tors (Badwater Basin), mountains ranges (Thunder Mountain), and broad, flat farmland (2Fort).

Environment

Much of the region is arid and largely devoid of vegetation. However, there is a broad fertile valley from Well to Teufort. This valley is bounded in places by forested mountain ranges; the Thunder Mountains to the Northwest are high enough to achieve an Alpine environment.

Settlements

Industry

Agriculture

While much of Badlands is soil-less, there are areas of significant agricultural production, notably in the northeast around Teufort. Major red wheat and blue corn crops are handled for ocean export through the large, modern facilities at Granary.

Gravel

Extensive gravel deposits are extracted at Gravel Pit.

Mining

There is considerable mining of coal, gold, and other minerals. Operations include those located at Badwater Basin and Dustbowl.

Points of interest

Alamo, relocated to the Badlands Region by Blutarch and Redmond Mann

Sports

See also

Notes

  • The existence and geography of the region are revealed by the Map of Badlands in the Engineer Update pages.