Forum:Territory application/AR120-56 - Keewata

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	Territory ID and proposed name
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AR120-56: Keewata (KW)

	Physical geography
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The state of Keewata is located on an isthmus dividing Lake Betaouais from Lake Sauganash. The highest point is around 500–600 meters above sea level, and there are many creeks and lakes throughout the state. I have made a sketch of the waterways and bodies of water that would be visible from space. The landscape resembles that of Michigan, as the state is based on parts of Michigan and the Champaign area of Illinois (for the inland rural area). There are some state parks protecting the environment in places such as the mapped )?) Bell Island. There's many swamps in the south-eastern part of the state. The state is also pretty forested, like MI.

About the climate, I don't know about winters, but the weather would be mild, with winters a bit cold, and summers warm.

Here is the waterbody sketch (Imgur): https://imgur.com/a/8zdP3M5

	Human geography
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The state of Keewata has a population of about 800,000 people. A large portion (around 300,000) live in the largest city and capital, Wapeton, which is situated at the mouth of the River Tenohasha. The second-largest city is Meercke Bay (population 140,000), followed by Petersville (70,000) and Tenohasha (60,000).

The motorway network connects the major cities, while a few trunk roads link larger towns. Primary roads connect villages with nearby towns and cities. The largest settlement classified as a “town” in OSM terms is Bay City (population 30,000), located near the Sundry Peninsula—a name I’ve assumed from the Minnonigan side. I’ve also drawn some inspiration from other places in OGF, such as taking the name Triglav from Suria for one of Keewata’s towns.

In terms of energy, most of Keewata’s power comes from hydroelectricity, primarily from the Vermillion Lake Power Plant. There are also numerous solar power facilities across the state.

I still haven't discussed with neighbors, but I think there could be a ferry service connecting main cities on the lakes.

State code: KW

Road numbering : "KW 00"

Here is a sketch of the motorways and population centers: https://imgur.com/a/kNJTzHF

	History & culture
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English is the dominant language spoken in Keewata, used in government, education, and everyday life. Due to its location and history, there is also a noticeable presence of French place names, especially in older settlements along the lakeshores, as well as some Ojibwe- and Menominee-derived names for rivers, villages, and natural features.

Culturally, Keewata shares similarities with the Great Lakes region of the United States, especially Michigan and northern Illinois. Local traditions often center around outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and ice sports in winter. Small-town festivals are common in the summer months, often celebrating regional foods, the lakes, and local history.

	Past mapping
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Some of my past mapping projects include the following, although not many, as I have only recently joined OpenGeofiction and have spent most of my time (the previous ~20 days) deciding on the mapping style I want to use. As I previously stated, the state will mainly be based on Michigan:

Third Lake, BG – https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/14.1907/-112.7919&layers=5 — I spent a lot of time thinking about this town; all buildings are mapped by hand, except for a few copy-pasted in newer developments. I plan to move this to the state if accepted. Alt name for town: Chanute.
Isthmus, BG – https://opengeofiction.net/#map=16/14.2115/-112.5829&layers=5 — A work in progress, but here’s the town layout so far.
Latham, BG – https://opengeofiction.net/#map=13/13.7206/-111.7592&layers=5 — An unfinished bypass network, inspired by Midland, MI.

If there are anymore questions, do ask! Also, if It's possible, how do I make a PLSS grid for the state? Is there some kind of tool to do that? Sorry.

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Claire (talk) 17:58, 12 August 2025 (UTC)