South Devonian Small Towns

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Entry posted by piercing_arrow · August 26, 2014

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Now, to the entry. Today I will be showing off some small towns that are used as fillers for a regional highway and rail system. Some of these towns are tiny, lifeless towns, and others are starting to grow somewhat, although nearly 7/8ths of the population lives in 3 major cities.

First off is the tiny town of Larkston. It is located to the east of Kerrsville and is a bedroom community to Kerrsville's industrial area.

This is Larkston compared to the rest of the Colbertson metro area. It is little-known and largely ignored by regional developers, which see the small, mountainous area as developmentally unviable.

This is the entire town, connected to the rest of the region by highway and rail. The population stands at 3,200 Sims.

A few condominiums sit next to opulent mansions and grungy rowhomes.

Next is the town of Hazelton. Hazelton is located to the east of Larkston. Highway connects it to the rest of the region.

This is downtown Hazelton, the buildings typical of any Smalltown, USA downtown. Small single-famliy homes sit across the road from the shoppes. The population here is about 3,550 Sims.

A few residences north of downtown. Many older Sims live in the town, so education has not been a big priority for the mayor. This has upset many of the families, which must travel next door for school.

Next is the town of Derrange, population 470. Derrange is built on two islands in the middle of the bay, pretty far off the highway.

This is the town in its entireity. Notice how this tiny town has managed to cram its citizens onto these islands.

This is the main residential island, with most of the 470 Sims living here. Across the water to the left is the highway, and to the right is the commercial and industrial part of town.

This is the commercial-industrial part of town. A handful of houses have been built to supply workers to the factories and production lines.

Here is the town of Portermouth. Portermouth is in between Larkston and Hazelton. The population is around 1,200.

Fast food restauraunts sit across from several-story offices in downtown Portermouth. The bright colors attract any travelers who happen to be passing by.

Offices sit on Main Street, across from some mansions and homes. Trash has been a persistant problem, which scares away many investors and developers.

Next is the very tiny town of Cliffton Bay. Home to just 175 residents, it is the smallest town in the region.

This is the town. The homes cling precariously to the sides of the hills. Kids must be careful here, and many play in the streets, as they are rarely used here.

The commercial center of the city can be called the town's "downtown", but many consider it to be a sad, small town office strip.

And finally, the town of Inlet Bay. The city sits far away from Colbertson, but is relatively close to Braeselton. (Entry will be next) Inlet Bay is home to 5,230 Sims, but several developments have been planned, due to the town contaning the only airport in the area, a major developmental plus.

This is the town, chosen for its natural beauty. A seaport is currently planned, but funds is needed to cover the expedentures of running the port.

Mansions and top-notch homes rule the town, with the poor forced elsewhere as the rich rush in for views of Inlet Bay. The street system has been the core of controversy, as the rich's minds are set spinning by the cul-de-sacs.

That's it for now, but I will be posting my next entry sometime in the forseeable future. It is another major city, and I will include with it an update on Colbertson's development, because it has grown by leaps and bounds.

Until next time, vale!

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