The Midwest is often referred to as “America’s heartland,” and with good reason. This part of the U.S. plays a vital role with the country’s farming and manufacturing sectors. The Midwest encompasses about one-fifth of our country’s population, and with its assortment of large cities as well as small towns, is considered to have the broadest diversity of our culture. Here are 18 photos of the beautiful Midwestern countryside.
- A country pond reflects the beautiful clouds in Nebraska.
orientalizing/Flickr Windmills and sprawling countryside are prevalent throughout America’s heartlands here.
- The colorful alpine flower blooms on a Kansas hillside as storms loom.
David DeHetre/Flickr Kansas is known for its springtime storms.
- This idyllic scene captures Minnesota’s beauty.
Matthew Grapengieser/Flickr Minnesotans are known for their love of all things outdoors.
- A foggy start to the morning gives way to sunny skies in Iowa.
Carl Wycoff/Flickr The photo of Polk County’s countryside showcases the beauty of the state.
- Wind turbines provide an interesting skyscape to a stunning Wisconsin sunrise.
Anne Marie Peterson/Flickr Wisconsin is known for its wind industry and dedication to clean energy.
- The badlands in South Dakota almost take on a candy corn appearance.
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr The Badlands National Park is kown for its rugged beauty and rich fossil beds.
- Michigan’s countryside invites leisurely car drives and restful, leisurely days.
Bailiwick Studios/Flickr Michigan features a great geographic diversity throughout the state.
- The “rainmaker” helps Nebraskan farmers yield successful crops.
Jan Tik/Flickr This sprawling pasture is near Fort Calhoun.
- A cornfield frames another impressive Illinois sunset.
James Jordan/Flickr Corn is a common crop grown in Northern Illinois.
- Ohio’s countryside is home to picturesque creeks.
Cathy/Flickr This photo is of Sharon Creek.
- This colorful sun flower flourishes in the sun surrounded by wide, open spaces in North Dakota.
SnoShuu/Flickr An abandoned barn near Hazelton, N.D., provides a stunning contrast to the thriving flower.
- Soybeans are a crop of choice in Central Illinois.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr This field is located in Seymour, Illinois
- Missouri’s countryside is full of beautiful waterways.
Charlie Llewellin/Flickr Eleven Point River attracts fisherman and recreational boaters.
- Ohio’s countryside is infused with colorful fall splendor.
Mark K./Flickr This lonely road in Geneva State Park, provides a blissful journey.
- Kansas’ heartland boasts of Americana at her finest.
Garett Gabriel/Flickr This photo features a glorious Kansas Morning near Wakefield.
- Visitors and locals alike appreciate the farmland beauty found in Indiana.
David Cornwell/Flickr Sky, sun, and field make for a beautiful composition of a cornfield in Noble County, Indiana.
- Indiana is also known for its Valley of the Shadows.
Tom Gill/Flickr Unusually long shadows created by the morning sun and the steep slope of the sand dunes create a dramatic backdrop to a walk on the beach. This photo was taken at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- Michigan has many beautiful falls and majestic water areas.
George Thomas/Flickr The Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Hiawatha National Forest is in Michigan’s Upper Peninisula.
The Midwest accounts for about one-fifth of America’s population, and after viewing these spectacular countryside images, it’s easy to see why people want to live here. Do you have favorite photos of America’s heartland to share? We’d love for you to share them in the comments below.
orientalizing/Flickr
Windmills and sprawling countryside are prevalent throughout America’s heartlands here.
David DeHetre/Flickr
Kansas is known for its springtime storms.
Matthew Grapengieser/Flickr
Minnesotans are known for their love of all things outdoors.
Carl Wycoff/Flickr
The photo of Polk County’s countryside showcases the beauty of the state.
Anne Marie Peterson/Flickr
Wisconsin is known for its wind industry and dedication to clean energy.
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr
The Badlands National Park is kown for its rugged beauty and rich fossil beds.
Bailiwick Studios/Flickr
Michigan features a great geographic diversity throughout the state.
Jan Tik/Flickr
This sprawling pasture is near Fort Calhoun.
James Jordan/Flickr
Corn is a common crop grown in Northern Illinois.
Cathy/Flickr
This photo is of Sharon Creek.
SnoShuu/Flickr
An abandoned barn near Hazelton, N.D., provides a stunning contrast to the thriving flower.
Kevin Dooley/Flickr
This field is located in Seymour, Illinois
Charlie Llewellin/Flickr
Eleven Point River attracts fisherman and recreational boaters.
Mark K./Flickr
This lonely road in Geneva State Park, provides a blissful journey.
Garett Gabriel/Flickr
This photo features a glorious Kansas Morning near Wakefield.
David Cornwell/Flickr
Sky, sun, and field make for a beautiful composition of a cornfield in Noble County, Indiana.
Tom Gill/Flickr
Unusually long shadows created by the morning sun and the steep slope of the sand dunes create a dramatic backdrop to a walk on the beach. This photo was taken at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
George Thomas/Flickr
The Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Hiawatha National Forest is in Michigan’s Upper Peninisula.
The Southern part of America is as majestic and varied as well. Here are 16 beautiful photos of the South you may enjoy as well.
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