Washington WastelandPOPULATION: 0|| 4,700KM2
What remains of Washington State and the surrounding area. Completely uninhabitable. Location: East of the rocky mountains, south of the city's boarder.
The East ValleyPOPULATION: 1.2 Million|| 276KM2
The 'State' portion of Independence State, and the only inhabitable area around Independence City before the wasteland. Agriculture and wind farms take up most of the area, though small cities have sprouted up around them. The most peaceful area of Independence State. Located: Between the Eastern outskirts of the city and the rocky mountains that are the beginnings of the Washington Wasteland.
Mt. Baker Detention CenterThe long-term prison for the many criminals of Independence City
Maple FallsA state park that has remained as such despite the surrounding area's destruction and separation form America. A wilderness retreat that leads up into the mountains towards signs warning to turn back before descending into the wasteland.
GreenvillePOPULATION: 540,000|| 42KM2
The suburbs that separate the city from the East Valley. Standard quarter-acre housing is found in this area. Location: Wrapping around the eastern and southernmost sections of the city.
Greenville Civic CenterThe local civic center, complete with baseball diamond, ice rink, and swimming pool.
East State CollegeThe state college is still operational, albeit at a much lower enrollment rate since the separation.
North ShorePOPULATION: ~1 Million || 15KM2
What was once actually four districts making up the brightest part of the city's entertainment, North Shore is now a home for only the hopeless and desperate; refugees and petty criminals. The area was never repaired after being bombed by Canada almost a decade ago. Most of the buildings are broken and crumbling and any that reside in them take the risk of one collapsing at any given point. Located: The northern most part of the City, reaching up to the Canadian boarder which is marked by wired fencing.
North Shore ClinicLocated in the lower levelst of what was once a functioning hospital, this is where Dr. Pirozzi has made use of a few rooms to run his 'clinic' for North Shore. The doors are open to all, and thus protected and funded by all.
Delozier Opera HouseOne of the more stable buildings remaining in North Shore, it acts as a home for the 'elite' squatters in North Shore. If you're looking for a fix, to borrow money, or not-entirely-legal work, it is the place to go.
Board-view CasinoShortly after the bombs went off, an enterprising mind scavenged the former night-life hotspot that was North Shore and brought all that was salvageable to Board-view Condos. The building may be missing a few walls, and half it stories, but it's been patched up with neon signs and outfitted with games, drinks, and music.
Upper HelfordPOPULATION: 182,000|| 10KM2
The new high-cost living area of Independence since the destruction of North Shore. A reasonable night life, it houses the City's most elite, with a price-tag to match. Located: South of North Shore, along the west coast of the city backing onto beaches.
Elid TowerMost notably the home of Richard Delozier who owns both the penthouse and the 'invitation only' club in its basement.
Frostford FinancialHeadquarters of city's largest bank, since so many others closed with the separation. While new money has begun being printed in small amounts, 'Independence City money' and the American dollar are used interchangeably.
Eild BeachA 5 kilometer long beach running the length of Upper Helford.
Lower HelfordPOPULATION: 352,000|| 7KM2
A largely residential area, somewhat more affordable than it's Upper counterpart. Also houses the city's docks, now used more buy yacht owners than industrial ships, a few fishing boats still set out in the mornings. South of Upper Helford, along the east coast of the city, backing onto the harbor.
Helford HospitalThe largest hospital in the city.
East Frost ParkOne of the city's larger public parks, densely packed with pine and spruce trees.
The HarbourWhat was once an industrial harbour, now mostly used to house the sailboats and yachts of the Upper Helford crowd save for a handful of fishing boats.
Korrin SquarePOPULATION: 213,000|| 7KM2
Tourist central, or it would be if tourists were regularly allowed in the city. As it stands, it offers entertainment and nightlife to those that can afford it in a few neon-lit blocks. Location: East of North Helford, south of North Shore.
The GrandA large casino and hotel.
Cenic Music HallA new theater and opera house donated by Cenic Industries after the bombing of North Shore.
Frostford MallA large shopping mall, covering nearly 3 square kilometers and scaling four stories.
The DomeAn architecture museum.
Bellit PointPOPULATION: 174,000|| 3KM2
The political center of the city.
Forstford UniveristyA prestigious university known for specializing in genetic and medical studies and research.
City HallWhere the Minister and the eight city council members hold public meetings and debates.
Independence City Police Department HQSelf explanatory
Public Services Office/Court HouseWhere land-claims, departure visas, and formal citizenship applications are reviewed and processed.
United States EmbassyA closely monitored former hotel re-appropriated to house ambassadors and business officials seeking to work with Independence City
Warehouse DistrictPOPULATION: 237,000 || 5KM2
No longer the functioning industrial area from before Independence's separation from the United States, enterprising minds have taken it upon themselves to remodel the abandoned factories and warehouses into the city's trendiest, and inexpensive, place to live. That is if you can stand the smell of fish in the mornings. Located east of Lower Helford, on the edge of the city limits.
The FoundryLocated in the heart of the Warehouse district, what was once a natural-gas processing plant had been gutted out and works as a sort of base for Riders. As the group largely works independently of eachother it is usually used as a crash pad and hide-out when things get too hot for members. The Rider's illegal drugs, including their alternative to Nitrofe, are produced and distributed here.
FisheryA number of the buildings in the easternmost area are still functioning in processing fish brought in by the city's harbor.
Leedale AirportAt the Southernmost part of the district lies the city sole functioning airport.
Cenic IslandPOPULATION: N/A || 2KM2
The man-made island that houses Cenic Industries resting about fifteen kilometers from the shores of Independence. What looks like a complex of tall black buildings from the mainland illuminates at night, reflecting over the Pacific waters brighter than any lighthouse. Ferries run to and from the island day and night for the employees, though boarding one without a pass is impossible.
