The geographic area of the southwestern region of the United States. The states usually included in this region are Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah.
Synonyms: Southwestern United States, Southwest U.S., Southwest US
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89 ,index specific states as needed but use SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES when text uses the term & when the region is the intent of the author; CATALOGER: Use for 4 or more states
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D015206