Vivid Maps

An in-depth analysis of World War II’s unprecedented human cost, examining the conflict’s impact across continents through compelling maps and historical data.

Transport

January 18, 2018 Alex

Where do passengers get on and off the London’s tube?

The map below shows a geographically-accurate map of London tube lines, sized by the number of passengers getting on and

Agriculture

January 18, 2018 Alex

World Map of the Most Cultivated Crop in each Country

The most popular crops in the world vary by region and climate, but globally, staples like wheat, rice, and maize (corn) are among the most widely cultivated.

Historical Maps

January 17, 2018 Alex

All countries “invaded” by the Netherlands

Reddit user: carolusmegamagnus

Historical Maps Wars

January 17, 2018 Alex

The True Cost of World War I

Examining the devastating toll of WWI through carefully curated maps and data, showing how military casualties and subsequent food shortages transformed the European continent.

Humor Mapping Stereotypes

January 17, 2018 Alex

6 ways to divide Sealand

Six ways to divide Sealand Reddit user: cirrus42 Sealand is a micronation that claims Roughs Tower, an offshore platform

Political maps

January 16, 2018 Alex

Changing views of the US in the EU (2016 – 2017)

Percentage point change in those who held a positive view of the United States. Reddit user bezzieford, Data: Eurobarometer 2017

Mapping Stereotypes

January 16, 2018 Alex

Taiwan is an island with about 35 thousand sq km or 13 thousand sq mi, with mountains dominating the eastern 2/3 and plains in the western 1 /3, where its extremely urbanized population is centered. With 23.6 million residents, Taiwan is amongst the most densely populated nations.

Interactive maps

January 16, 2018 Alex

Lighthouses of the World

A lighthouse is a tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. According to The Lighthouse Directory data, about 18,700 lighthouses worldwide.