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Geographic Locations > Americas > North America > United States > Northwestern United States

Preferred term

Northwestern United States  

Type

  • Geographical Descriptor

Broader concept

Narrower concepts

Entry terms

  • Northwest U.S.
  • Northwest US

Note

  • index specific states as needed but use NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES when text uses the term & when the region is the intent of the author; CATALOGER: Use for 4 or more states

Scope note

  • The geographic area of the northwestern region of the United States. The states usually included in this region are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

History note

  • 89

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D015205

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