Vivid Maps

The most-visited restaurant cuisine in the U.S.

What’s the most popular cuisine in your state? A detailed look at food trends across the U.S. shows a strong regional divide between Mexican, Chinese, and other favorite dishes. See how America’s food preferences break down and which cuisines are gaining popularity.

Environment maps

February 10, 2018 Alex

Forests and Human Settlements: A Visual Exploration

How do forests and human settlements coexist? This article explores tree cover distribution, deforestation trends, and the patterns revealed by global maps.

Historical Maps

February 9, 2018 Alex

How deep the Titanic sank?

Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after it collided with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The ship had around 2,224 passengers and crew members onboard, but unfortunately, over 1,500 of them lost their lives, making it one of the most lethal maritime disasters during peacetime in recent history.

Environment maps Interactive maps

February 9, 2018 Alex

Where Have All the Rivers Gone? The Disappearing Waterways of the American West

Rivers across the western U.S. are vanishing—140,000 miles of them have been rerouted, dammed, or dried up. This post looks at what’s behind the loss, which states are hardest hit, and how maps can help us understand what’s at stake.

Subway Transport

February 8, 2018 Alex

Countries with Subways: A Global Look Beneath the Streets

From London’s smoky tunnels to Shanghai’s high-speed sprawl—explore the countries with subway systems and how they’ve evolved into global transport powerhouses. Includes a comparison table of the world’s largest metro systems.

Economic maps

February 8, 2018 Alex

Government spending of European countries

Finland and France top the list of European nations by government spending as a share of GDP. But what does that actually mean for the people who live there? This post explores what high and low spending really tells us about economic policy, public services, and everyday life.

Ethnic maps

February 8, 2018 Alex

Mapping the Hispanic Population in the U.S. (1990–2022): Growth, Geography, and Diversity

Animated maps show how the Hispanic population in the U.S. has changed since 1990. Learn which counties have seen the most growth, where Hispanics make up the majority, and where they’re still few and far between.

Economic maps

February 7, 2018 Alex

Countries With A Smaller GDP Than Total Bitcoin Market Cap

At one point, the total value of Bitcoin was larger than the GDP of over 100 countries—including Kuwait. Here’s what that comparison really means, and what it tells us about Bitcoin’s popularity, risks, and future.