Maps of the US
What happens when you map the fastest way to drive from the center of the U.S. to every county? This post explores a mesmerizing visualization that turns America’s road network into something resembling a river system, all flowing outward from Kansas.
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From 2015 to 2025, artists and media outlets created revealing maps showing Donald Trump’s perspective on the world. This collection of satirical cartography, featuring works from The New Yorker, HuffPost, and political cartoonists, charts the evolution of Trump’s global outlook through data and wit.
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Ever wonder why some U.S. regions experience massive temperature swings while others stay remarkably stable? A fascinating NOAA-based map reveals Colorado’s staggering 69°F (38°C) difference between summer highs and winter lows, while coastal areas like Southern Florida maintain gentle 20-30°F (11-17°C) variations. From Death Valley’s record-breaking 134°F (56.7°C) to Hawaii’s steady 15-20°F (8-11°C) range, discover what creates these dramatic climate differences and how they’re projected to intensify over the coming decades.
Read MoreA closer look at the U.S. Senate’s evolution from 1789 to 2018—complete with an animated map showing political changes, long vacancies, and the structure of the chamber itself.
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How safe is your state? Our analysis of the 2025 U.S. News & World Report public safety rankings uncovers unexpected trends across America. Through interactive maps, we discover why New England tops the safest states and some others struggle with ongoing problems.
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More than half of Nevada’s 3.2 million people live in the Las Vegas area, with Clark County alone housing about 2.34 million. New stats and local insights ahead.
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A diverse population has impacted history in the U.S. from the very beginning. From the first travelers and colonists to the modern-day, the United States has been a country of immigrants. Many groups have combined to shape America’s history and give the society that the country has today. Therefore, differences between U.S. states and territories can be significant.
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Based on ARDA’s 2020 U.S. Religion Census, about 161 million Americans are counted as religious adherents. This map shows where they’re most concentrated by land area, and an animation traces changes since 1890.
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The United States is home to more than 1,100 bird species. Many states have chosen one of these birds as their official symbol. See the complete list of state birds and how they reflect the country’s rich wildlife.
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California has about the same population as Tokyo’s entire metro area—40 million people. The difference? California spreads them across a territory 30 times larger. On the flip side, Wyoming has roughly as many residents as Manchester, UK. When you match every U.S. state to a global city with similar population, the results are eye-opening. Texas mirrors China’s Chongqing, Vermont matches Helsinki, and New Jersey equals London.
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