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Remember those big pull-down maps in geography class? Turns out we barely scratched the surface of what maps can tell us about America. These 31 fascinating maps reveal patterns and facts about our country that might surprise even the most seasoned road-tripper. From which states prefer dogs over cats (yes, there's a divide!) to where untouched forests still stand, from wedding budgets to elevation changes that explain why your ears pop on certain drives – these visual revelations show an America you thought you knew. It's like seeing the country through a whole new lens, without leaving your living room.

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    United States Population Lines

    3D digital map of America showing population density spikes with varying heights representing urban concentration.

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    More People Live Inside The Red Area Than The Grey Area

    Map highlighting selected counties across America in red, showcasing eye-opening data from a unique perspective.

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    #5

    Average Money Spent On Weddings In Us States

    Map showing average money spent on weddings by US states, highlighting expensive and least expensive wedding costs across America.

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    Dog Owning States vs. Cat Owning States

    Map of America showing dog-owning states in shades of blue and cat-owning states in shades of red by popularity rank.

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    How A Coastline 100 Million Years Ago Influences Modern Election Results In Alabama

    Six maps of Alabama showing Cretaceous sediments, prairie soil, farm size, slave population, Black population, and 2020 election results.

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    #8

    The Red And Orange Areas Have Equal Population

    Map of America showing regional divisions with highlighted counties in red and coastal areas in orange for eye-opening maps.

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    #9

    Most Commonly Spoken Language In The Us After English And Spanish

    Map showing most commonly spoken languages other than English or Spanish across America, highlighting linguistic diversity.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    French Creole in Florida because of the large Haitian population

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    #10

    Tree Cover Map Of The Us

    Topographic map of the United States showing green vegetation coverage and terrain variations in America.

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    How Much Snow Does It Usually Take To Cancel Schools?

    Map showing how much snow it usually takes to cancel schools across America with color-coded regions.

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    Most Common Surname In The United States By State

    Map of America showing the most common surnames by state with Smith, Johnson, Garcia, Martinez, Lee, and Williams highlighted.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to see an Australian version of this map. Nevermind, turns out the whole map is just Smith. I thought with our multiculturalism it would be more interesting.

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    Abandoned And Out-Of-Service Railroad Lines

    Map of America's rivers and waterways shown in detailed geographic satellite view, highlighting eye-opening maps of America.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To think, there could be much more coverage and regularity if they had just continued to invest in railways.

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    #14

    Map Showing The Loudest And Quietest Areas In The Us

    Map of America showing noise levels in decibels across regions with urban areas highlighted in yellow and brown shades.

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    Virgin Forest Cover 1620 vs. Today

    Comparison maps showing the drastic reduction of virgin forest areas in America from 1620 to today.

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    Obesity In North America (2021)

    Color-coded map showing obesity rates across North America with varying shades highlighting regional differences in obesity prevalence.

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    #17

    States With A Smaller Population Than Los Angeles County [960 X 606]

    Map of America highlighting states in blue and one area in red to show geographic distribution across the country.

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    #18

    Most Popular Dog By Us State

    Map showing the most popular dog breeds by state in America, highlighting Labrador as the top choice in most states.

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    The United States Of America: Alaskan Perspective

    Framed detailed topographic map of Alaska highlighting geographic features and key facts in the United States of America.

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    #20

    The Most Efficient Route Between Every Springfield In The United States

    Map of the United States with marked route showing key locations in eye-opening maps revealing America.

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    Countries With Bases In The USA

    Map showing foreign military bases in the United States with countries like UK, Germany, Italy, and Singapore highlighted.

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    #22

    Us States Scaled Proportionally To Population Density

    Blank gray outlined map of America showing all states with clear borders and no labels or colors.

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    #23

    Passenger Trains In The United States vs. Europe

    Two maps showing detailed transportation routes across America and Europe, highlighting key connections and regions.

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    #24

    United States Gdp, Split In Half

    Map of United States showing economic activity distribution with key cities highlighted and GDP split evenly.

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    #25

    What The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Looks Like Layered Over The USA

    What The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Looks Like Layered Over The USA

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

    Color-coded map of American states highlighting categories like hot, cold, confusing, and unique regions in eye-opening maps of America.

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    #27

    Us Watersheds

    Colorful detailed map of America showing major river basins and drainage patterns, highlighting geographic features.

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    #28

    Light Pollution In The United States

    Heat map showing population density and urban areas across America with colorful clusters highlighting key regions.

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    #29

    Average Color Of Us State Based On Satellite Imaging

    Map showing the average color of each US state using satellite imagery in an eye-opening map of America.

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    Us Racial/Ethnic Diversity Map

    Map of racial diversity across America showing diversity index percentages for each state from least to most diverse.

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    #31

    Historical And Current Grizzly Bear Range In North America

    Map showing the historic and current range of grizzly bears across America and parts of Canada and Mexico.

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