Why are US counties big in the West but small in the East?

Описание: ▶ In this video I talk about the odd size difference between counties in the Eastern and Western regions of the United States. First, acknowledging the difference that exists, then using two specific states (Nevada and South Carolina) as an example - comparing their average county number, plus their respective average size and population. Then moving on to understand how County limits are drawn based on their resident population, rather than their size. Then listing out the other key factors that seem to contribute to County sizes; such as topography and terrain, climate, geographic location, history and dates of establishment, property availability and cost, local economy and differences in governance style.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Nevada & South Carolina: A Case Study
02:13 The Importance Of Population Size & Density
03:01 County Limits Are About People, Not Land
03:31 Larger Counties By Area vs By Size
03:40 The Importance Of Topography / Terrain
04:14 Difference In Climate Types
04:42 Location Location Location
04:56 Regions' History & Dates Of Establishment
06:08 Differences In Property Availability, Size, & Value
06:24 Western Primary Sector vs Eastern Secondary & Tertiary Sectors
06:49 Slower Western Settlement & 'Temporary' County Lines
07:28 Differences In Governance Style: European Influence vs 'Wild West'
07:53 Summary

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