United States
Maps of the US
Old bird’s-eye-view maps of the Manhattan
The heart of the New York metropolitan area, Manhattan traces its roots to a trading post established by settlers from the Dutch Republic in 1624; the trading post was called New Amsterdam. Historically, Manhattan has been bought by Dutch settlers from Lenape Native Americans for 60 guilders (~$1059 in contemporary terms). The area and its neighborhoods came under the English administration in 1664 and were renamed New York.
Read MoreU.S. Executive Poster Size Wall Map (National Geographic Reference Map)
National Geographic’s Executive reference map of the United States features all 50 States with insets for Alaska and Hawaii in
Read MoreStereotype map of Manhattan
Manhattan, as the heart of New York City, is home to various iconic streets and neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity. Over time, certain stereotypes and perceptions have formed about these streets.
Read MoreUS nuclear targets mapped
Major targets for nuclear bombs in the Soviet Union, part of planning a nuclear attack on the USSR (September 1945)
Read MoreJewish share of total state/province population in the U.S. & Canada
Related posts: – Jewish population by State (2015)
Read MoreThe interactive watershed map
This map shows how surface water flows in the U.S. As you move the mouse over the map, the program
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Predominant ancestry in the U.S.
The predominant ancestry in the U.S. is European ancestry. According to the U.S. Census, people of European ancestry make up the largest racial and ethnic group in America, comprising about 60% of the population.
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