Interstate 80
Provides a structured overview of the major transit corridor along Interstate 80 across the western United States.
Internal
Identifies major subregions and segments directly served by I-80 within the core travel corridor.
Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada runs parallel to I-80 from California to Nevada, featuring peaks like Donner Summit and access to lakes and national parks.
Central Plains
The Central Plains along I-80 feature expansive prairies, farmland, and small towns from Nebraska to Illinois.
Great Basin
The Great Basin between the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains is a high desert region with sagebrush plains and endorheic basins.
Bordering
Lists geographic features directly adjacent to I-80 that define its landscape and boundaries.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains lie east of I-80 in certain sections, providing dramatic peaks, passes, and alpine environments.
Laramie–Fargo Plain
The Laramie–Fargo Plain is a broad, relatively flat steppe region that stretches from Wyoming into the Dakotas, serving as a transitional zone.
Water
Includes major rivers and lakes associated with the I-80 corridor.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a deep alpine lake on the California-Nevada border, renowned for clarity, beaches, and year-round recreation.
Olingon Valley
The Olingon Valley historically served as a crossing point where travelers on I-80 linked with routes into the Pacific Northwest.