A geographical depiction illustrating the southwestern portion of the United States delineates specific states within this region. These cartographic representations often highlight state boundaries, major cities, topographical features, and transportation networks within Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and, depending on the source, sometimes portions of California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Visual aids of this area serve multiple critical functions. They facilitate travel planning, aid in understanding regional demographics and resource distribution, and provide essential context for geographical studies. Historically, such representations have been instrumental in westward expansion, resource management, and the development of infrastructure.
