Maps of the US
Journey through America’s loftiest and lowest railway stations, uncovering the histories of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the Leadville Railroad, Amtrak’s highest and lowest stations, and the rich legacy and future of U.S. railroads.
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The map is based on scoring in a number of categories, such as “Recognition of Marriage” and “Protected Class” (for
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How do smoking rates in the U.S. and Canada compare? See 2018 data on smoking rates, regional differences, and successful tobacco control measures.
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Matt Wuerker’s 2018 cartoon “The Great Wall of America” cleverly blends politics, gun culture, and isolationism. Explore the deeper message behind this witty map.
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The US political borders can be classified into international and internal. An international boundary delineates the space between sovereign nations (Canada-USA-Mexico). Internal boundaries are more bureaucratic and used to break up space into manageable parts of administration.
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This map shows the influenza death rate across U.S. states from 1999 to 2016. Learn why some states have higher rates and how to protect yourself from the flu.
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Gerrymandering allows politicians to manipulate district boundaries to secure an electoral advantage. Learn how tactics like cracking and packing distort representation and see real examples from Texas, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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Discover the complex relationship between gun ownership, gun homicides, and gun laws in the U.S. Which states have the highest gun ownership rates? Where are gun homicides most common? And which states are the most gun-friendly?
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Paid sick leave laws vary widely across the United States. This map highlights which states require it, where it’s preempted, and how these policies affect workers.
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Which racial minorities make up a significant share of each U.S. county? These maps highlight where Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian populations exceed 20% and track counties where minorities have become the majority.
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