The region was first settled by Europeans around 1685.

These regions were settled at different times in the state's history.

Because of the poor soil, the region is thinly settled.

Between 1819 and 1820, the region was settled by 265 Swiss families, in total 1,458 immigrants.

These conditions were seen most recently in the 18th and 19th centuries, before the region was heavily settled.

The region was only settled year-round in the 17th Century.

The region was settled by European immigrants during the 19th century.

This region was settled by white men in 1867.

The region was first settled by people of the Saqqaq culture arriving from the north.

The region was then settled by the English, many of whom were farmers.