Missouri can be divided into five distinct geographical regions. They are; the Glaciated Till Plain, the Alluvial River Plain, the Osage Plains, the Ozark Highlands, and finally the Mississippi Lowlands.

The Glaciated Till Plain is the area located north of the Missouri River. It is the only part of Missouri ever covered by glaicers. As the glaciers "bulldozed" this region, they left behind rich soil which today grows a variety of crops including soybeans and corn.

The Alluvial River Plain is also called the flood plain and is located along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Like the Till Plain, the Alluvial Plain contains rich soil. The rich soil in the Alluvial Plain was left behind by periodic floods. Kansas City and St. Louis are Missouri's two largest cities and they are located in the Alluvial Plain.

The Osage Plains are part of the Great Plains which stretches across many midwestern states. The Osage Plains are flat prairie land with a few rolling hills. Grain, farm animals, and coal are all products of this region.

The Ozark Highland is the largest region in our state and consists of steep hills with rocky soil. Because of the region's natural beauty, many tourists visit the Ozark Highland region every year. Tourists can expect to explore caves, natural springs, and the Mark Twain National Forest.

The Mississippi Lowlands are located in the "bootheel" of Missouri (named for it's resemblence to the heel of a boot). Although the area was once largely covered by marshland, much of it has been pumped dry and now supports crops such as corn, soybeans and cotton.