Unlike the southwest boarder area discussed in chapter 14 of our text, Crescent City lacks a strong Mexican influence. Not having a strong Mexican influence has impacted the area by not having that unique cultural experience one sees when visiting the southwest area. Instead, visitors see a more traditionally view laid-back American culture.
The climate is also very different with the southwest being arid and full of sun. Yes Crescent City does have sun, but the storms that roll in from out over the ocean dominate the land. This makes Crescent City a not so good flying area, and in fact the local small airport has not changed much over the years because many people choose to fly out of other cities in the region even though they have to drive a good hour or so. It is simply a choice of going some where that is a good flying area.
One thing that the southwest does share in common with Crescent City is Native Americans. The southwest has a higher population, but it is one of the few similarities they do have. The quest for gold in each of the areas is also a common feature of them.
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