I think the name of this region is kind of sad.
Boulder is somewhat included in this region, and I don't think that the name of it does the region justice. It implies a boring, plain area without much excitement or beauty. Despite the fact that the name comes from the population (or rather, the lack thereof), I still disagree with the title choice.
I find it incredible that there is such a large area in the United States that is not overpopulated. Living in Los Angeles, it is sometimes difficult to remember that there are areas that aren't so congested with people and traffic...
Boulder does, however, fit into the category. Once you get outside the immediate city area, there is plenty of space for nature to persevere. It's a city only made up of 94,673. This may seem like a lot, but when compared to Los Angeles' 12,828,837, it really puts things into perspective.
There is a BIG difference.
In the Empty Interior, an important theme is water supply and irrigation. These two regions are actually connected by water in the Colorado River Basin.
Irrigation is an important issue in Colorado as well as the Empty Interior, making the transportation of water a big part of agricultural success.
Sources:
Regional Landscapes of the United States and Canada
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