United States - Vivid Maps

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.

Political maps

January 12, 2018 Alex

Political evolution of U.S. senate (1789 – 2018)

A 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.

January 11, 2018 Alex

Mapped: The Safest and Most Dangerous States in America

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.

Population

January 6, 2018 Alex

Half the population of Nevada

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.

Mapping Stereotypes

January 5, 2018 Alex

Tearing the United States apart

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.

Mapped: Population density of religious adherents by U.S. county

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December 26, 2017 Alex

Religious Adherent Density by U.S. County (1890 – 2020)

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.

Official birds of the United States Mapped

Nature

December 23, 2017 Alex

Official Birds of the United States

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.

Cities Size comparison maps

December 21, 2017 Alex

U.S. States compared to cities similar population

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.