Maps of the US
Ever wondered why your cousin from Georgia calls every soft drink a “Coke”? Or why Midwesterners insist on saying “pop”? Dive into the bubbling world of American soda terminology with two eye-opening maps and a wild list of regional nicknames for our favorite fizzy refreshments.
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Population density has been monitored for more than 200 years in the U.S. During this time, the number of people living in the U.S. per square mile has grown from 4.5 in 1790 to 87.4 in 2010. Nowadays, the population density in the United States is 87 per square mile.
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Think you know what drives the U.S. economy? Think again. Our state-by-state breakdown of the most profitable industries reveals some unexpected economic champions and highlights the complex tapestry of American commerce.
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Take a melodious journey across a map of the United States, revealing the best-selling music artists from each state. From Elvis in Mississippi to Katy Perry in California, uncover the diverse musical landscape of America.
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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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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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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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Ever wondered where you’d land if you were a crash-landed astronaut in the USA? This quirky map of the United States, inspired by XKCD, breaks down the country into regions based on famous movie locations. It’s a pop culture geography lesson you never knew you needed!
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Dive into the complex world of U.S. electoral politics with our eye-opening map. See how electoral votes are distributed across states and uncover surprising imbalances in representation.
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Step into a vivid illustration of Silicon Valley circa 1982, where nascent tech companies and future industry leaders share the same streets. This charming map offers a unique glimpse into the early days of the digital revolution.
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