Construction of the Highway System was declared finished in 1992. The cost of the Interstate Highway System’s construction was almost $114 billion (equal to $521 billion in 2020). The primary system has been extended many times by the expansion of being designations and creating new designations. Currently, all routes’ total length is more than 48.4 thousand miles (~78 thousand kilometers).
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Journey through time with two captivating German travel maps from 1935 and 1936. These artful cartographic masterpieces reveal more than just geography – they offer a glimpse into the cultural and political shifts of Nazi Germany on the brink of world-changing events.
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Dive into a unique map of the world that showcases the languages used in tweets across the globe. From the bustling cities of Europe to the far reaches of Asia, this visualization offers a fresh perspective on our interconnected world.
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From the towering redwoods of California to the sprawling Everglades of Florida, the United States is home to a diverse array of protected lands. This post delves into the fascinating history and current status of National Forests, State Forests, National Parks, and National Monuments, revealing how these vital areas have transformed the map of the United States over the past century.
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Take a melodic journey through England’s counties, uncovering the birthplaces of iconic musicians. From Radiohead to The Beatles, learn which areas have produced your favorite chart-toppers.
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Dive into the alarming reality of plastic pollution in our world’s rivers. This eye-opening post reveals the top three plastic-polluting rivers and their devastating impact on marine environments, while offering practical solutions to combat this global crisis.
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From Beijing’s fourfold expansion to Tianjin’s unexpected density drop, this visual analysis of 66 global cities reveals fascinating patterns of urban growth and change over a quarter-century. Dive into the data to see how your city measures up.
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The Pearl River Delta Megacity, a sprawling urban network in southern China, has transformed from fishing villages to a global economic powerhouse. With a combined GDP of 135 billion RMB and cities specializing in everything from hi-tech to finance, this region offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of urban development and economic growth.
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In the realm of cartography, there’s a map that takes New York City’s ego to hilarious new heights. Picture the Big Apple, with its iconic skyline and bustling streets, blown up to nearly the size of the entire continental United States. It’s a visual gag that speaks volumes about how New Yorkers – and perhaps the world – viewed the city in the 1970s.
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From Ptolemy’s revolutionary use of coordinates to Stieler’s near-perfect atlas, journey through time to see how mapmakers pieced together our understanding of the world. Learn how religion, exploration, and technology shaped our view of Earth’s geography over nearly two millennia.
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