The Coastal Lowlands cover more than one-third of the
state, extending inland from the ocean. It starts at the top
of the east coast and extends all the way to Cape Cod, then
west to the Eastern Uplands.This is a region of low hills
and many swamps, lakes, ponds, and short, shallow streams
and rivers. Patches of fertile soil are found in the lower
areas.
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Most of the state's rivers are short and shallow, but
the mighty Merrimack in the north has played an important
part in the region's history. Other major rivers in the
Coastal Lowlands are the Charles, Nashua, Concord, and
Taunton. Much of the soil is too rocky for good farming. One
crop, however, does very well in the watery, sandy bogs of
the southeastern section of this region. Much of the
shoreline is rocky, but Massachusetts has several fine,
well-sheltered harbors.The city of Boston is in this
region.
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