New York City is not terribly far from the most northern point of the Appalachian region. In comparison, it's easy to understand the huge success of New York City and it's growth as a Megalopolis, as it has available resources such as it's many waterways to attain natural crops and trade and with a rather flat topography. The Appalachian region's hilly and irregular topography is a reason why there is little to no farming and growth of crops, forcing a majority of landowners to have necessary support from surrounding regions.
New York City is also much more compact than the Appalachian region, which is made up more of valleys and clearings. It is for this reason that many people from New York vacation through these valleys not just for the picturesque nature but to find open spacing. The economy of the Appalachian region has nearly doubled because many people can afford 2nd homes in the area.
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