41 Maps That Emphasize Some Interesting Facts About America

Maps are a very useful way to learn things in a visual way. A large body of research indicates that visual cues help us to better retrieve and remember information. Words are abstract and rather difficult for the brain to retain, whereas visuals are concrete and, as such, more easily remembered.

Therefore, for those people who use a lot of words in the comment section trying to be the jack-of-all-trades, below you’ll have a visual representation of different facts about the United States of America, which cover various information.

From light pollution and tree coverage to out-of-service railways and streets and highways, maps may not immediately look as exciting as a viral cat video — which might explain why we often overlook them when — but that doesn’t mean that they’re boring or useless, or simply hard to understand.

To prove that, we put together a selection of maps that explain the United States better then most textbooks and if broadening your worldview isn’t thrilling, I don’t know what is.

1. The United States Of America: Alaskan Perspective

reddit.com

2. Most Commonly Spoken Language In The Us After English And Spanish

reddit.com

The most widely used maps are “Political maps”. They are the ones that are usually mounted on the walls of classrooms throughout the world. They show the geographic boundaries between governmental units such as countries, states, and counties. They show roads, cities, and major water features such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Political maps are really good at helping people to understand the geography of the world. They are usually the first type of map that students are introduced to in school too. They are often called “reference maps” because people refer to them again and again as they have questions.

3. How I, A Brit, See The United States (Sorry If It Offends Anyone)

reddit.com

According to Geology.com, thousands of different political reference maps have been prepared to explain the United States. There are maps of the entire nation, maps for each of the 50 states, and even maps of the 3142 counties (parishes in Louisiana, and boroughs in Alaska) that make up the states. Most counties, boroughs and parishes are further subdivided into even smaller political units. An incredible number of political maps have been prepared just to display the geography of the United States alone.

4. US Watersheds

reddit.com

It’s no wonder so many maps have been dedicated just for the US. After all, it is the world’s most powerful, and one of the largest too. It has a long history of political revolution and social progress, as well as an infamous legacy of slavery and genocide. It would be simply impossible to map out the United States’ past and present in a single image.

5. States With A Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County

reddit.com

There are often overlapping features between maps. For example, a topographic map that could be utilized to show the distribution of a local orchid, making it both a topographic and thematic map. It could also be used to show well-known features of specific interest to travelers making this topographic, general reference, and thematic maps all in one.

6. Red And Orange Areas Have Equal Populations

reddit.com

7. United States Population Lines

reddit.com

8. How Much Snow Does It Usually Take To Cancel Schools?

reddit.com

9. The Most Efficient Route Between Every Springfield In The United States

reddit.com

10. Every State’s Least Favorite State

reddit.com

11. Most Common Surname In The United States By State

reddit.com

12.  It’s Very Interesting

reddit.com

The US is a nation of immigrants from all around the world.

The US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey asks millions of people every year detailed questions about their social, economic, and demographic situations. One of the questions asks respondents what their country of birth is. The Census Bureau pooled together survey responses from between 2013 and 2017, allowing the bureau’s statisticians to publish estimates of how many people in the foreign-born populations of each state and the District of Columbia came from various countries.

The percentage of the population born outside the US varies widely from state to state. Among those immigrant populations, countries of origin also vary widely.

For 32 states, the most common country of birth among respondents who said they were born outside the US was Mexico. Therefore, the map above looks at the country other than Mexico that is the birthplace of the most foreign-born respondents in the survey.

India tops that list in 21 states. Several states have Canada as a major source of immigrants. Several Asian, African, and Central American countries also have large immigrant populations in various states.

13. Tree Cover Map Of The US

reddit.com

14. Drug Overdose Deaths In The United States Per 100,000 Persons For 1999 And 2014

reddit.com

15. Out Of Service Railways

reddit.com

16. More People Live Inside The Red Area Than The Grey Area

reddit.com

17. Regions Of The U.S. That Don’t Officially Celebrate Christopher Columbus Day

reddit.com

18. The Loudest And Quietest Spots In The Continental US

ational Park Service 9,9822,736Whoa?

19. US States Scaled Proportionally To Population Density

reddit.com

20. How America Utilizes Its Land

reddit.com

21. Popular Coffee Shop Chains By Number Of Locations

dannywat3rm3lon

22. The U.S. Mapped By Residents’ Desire To Move To A Different State

reddit.com

23. Percentage Of People Born Outside The U.S. In Each State

reddit.com

24. Use Of The Word “Dang” Across The Continental US

AJgloe

25. Air Traffic Control Zones In The USA

reddit.com

26. Light Pollution In The United States

reddit.com

27. Map Of Lowest Recorded Temperature In Each Us State (Fahrenheit)

reddit.com

28. All U.S. Counties With In-N-Out Burger As Of May 2020

reddit.com

29. USA Tree Diversity

reddit.com

30. U.S. Education Spending Map

reddit.com

31. Map Of The United States’ 8 Million Miles Of Roads, Streets And Highways

reddit.com

32. Date Of Creation Of All 3,142 U.S. Counties

reddit.com

33. Portion Of Each State That Is Federal Land

reddit.com

34. US Governors By Eye Color

reddit.com

35. Average Size Of US Apartments By Region

reddit.com

36. Voters Who Didn’t Vote For Hillary Or Trump

reddit.com

37. Results Of The 1984 United States Presidential Election By County. The Most Lopsided Election In History, The Only State Reagan Failed To Win Was His Opponent’s, Minnesota

reddit.com

38. Garbage Can vs. Trash Can In The United States

 

reddit.com

39. A Tastier Map

reddit.com

40. US Counties With Gdp Over $100b

reddit.com

41. USA Country Map Divided By 1/3rds Of COVID Deaths

 

reddit.com

20 Of The Best Interior Design Moments From The 1980s, As Shared By This Instagram Account

The 80s was such a great decade known for its bustling life. It was during the time that Michael Jackson released Thriller. Cellphones also became common, and of course, computers were starting to become widespread. Pop culture was thriving as well!

So when we think of the 80s, we think of a wonderful decade where life was way less stressful. However, we would often forget to think about something else — home designs! So strap your seatbelts as we’re going to travel back to the 80s and explore the wonderful homes of this era!

More info: Instagram

#1 Skylight Anyone? The International Book Of Lofts – Susan Slesin, Stafford Cliff, Daniel Rozensztroch 1986

Image source: the_80s_interior

#2 The Los Angeles Time: California Home Book – 1982

Image source: the_80s_interior

#3 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1984

Image source: the_80s_interior

#4 80s Home Spa Realness! Beyond The Bath: A Dreamers Guide – Thomas Cowan 1983

Image source: the_80s_interior

#5 The Complete Home Book – Pamela Ferguson 1983

Image source: the_80s_interior

#6 Is It Comfortable? Who Cares When Your Bathroom Looks Like This! Bathroom Design – 1987

Image source: the_80s_interior

#7 Me: I Just Want A Subtle Look To My Dining Room. Also Me:

Image source: the_80s_interior

#8 Pool Party Anyone? Sunset: Ideas For Swimming Pools – 1981

Image source: the_80s_interior

#9 Hanging Plants, Wicker And Windows! The Los Angeles Times California Home Book, 1982

Image source: the_80s_interior

#10 Bedroom Decor – 1981

Image source: the_80s_interior

#11 “Making The Most Of A Wonderful Location On America’s West Coast, The Architect Has Designed The House Around The Windows.” Terence Conran’s New House Book 1985

Image source: the_80s_interior

#12 My 80s Conservatory Is Better Than Yours!

Image source: the_80s_interior

#13 Cove Haven – Pocono Resorts. The Legendary And Kitschiest Of Couples Resort Boasts Honeymoon Suites With 7-Foot Champagne Glass Whirlpool Baths Overlooking Glass Heart-Shaped Pools. Promo 1989

Image source: the_80s_interior

#14 Who Wants To Snuggle Up In Bed In This Loft Apartment, Watching And Listening To The Rain On The Slanted Windows? Decor By Design – 1988

Image source: the_80s_interior

#15 Esplanade Mall 1988

Image source: the_80s_interior

#16 Was There Ever A More 80s Bedroom?

Image source: the_80s_interior

#17 Mall 1981

Image source: the_80s_interior

#18 I Wouldn’t Need A Holiday If I Had This Fabulous 80s Slide At Home!

Image source: the_80s_interior

#19 When Your Office Building Has A Foyer With A Restaurant, Waterfall With Pond, Skylight And Tropical Planting ? Commercial Interiors International – Grosvenor Press 1986

Image source: the_80s_interior

#20 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1986

Image source: the_80s_interior




    Pin It on Pinterest