A common, frequent complaint about Los Angeles is that it’s so big and so sprawly and it feels like it goes on forever. Is it really? Let’s get a better grasp of LA’s relative size, care of self-storage-focused site Spare Foot, which superimpose LA’s city limits over the borders of other major cities (and even a few landmarks). The pairings also show how LA compares to other metropolises in terms of land area, population, and density per square mile. Check it out.
GIS Day is Wednesday, November 18th. If you are looking for a site to visit, check out this interactive map for the SoCalGIS area (and beyond).
Location data from gisday.com.
I had to throw this one on here. Check out the James Bond Travel Map!
After you view the Halloween Candy Map, check out this one showing the craziest urban legends from each state!
Interesting map showing each state’s favorite Halloween candy. The online survey was conducted in September with a total of 42,238 users. The candy that polled the highest was Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.
On August 21, 2017, the continental United States will experience a rare total solar eclipse that sweeps the nation from Oregon to South Carolina. Taking 94 minutes for the Moon’s shadow to race across the country, the duration of the total solar eclipse can last from 2 minutes near Depoe Bay, Oregon, to 2 minutes 41 seconds (the max) near Carbondale, Illinois, and 2 minutes 30 seconds near Awendaw, South Carolina. This will not happen again in the US until 2023 for an annular eclipse and 2024 for a total eclipse.
To help you plan your trip, take a look at these many maps including a 10 foot long strip map of the eclipse path. For more info, click below.
I have always liked strip maps. They go from one point to the other, maybe traversing a very long distance. The paper map can be very long and show a lot of stuff along the way. It’s like going on a trip without leaving your chair.
Here is an interesting 1866 strip map of the Mississippi River, allowing you to see the Father of Waters all at once. It was made for the steamboat traveler at the time and rolled up into a spool. Check it out and the history behind it.
If you are interested in illustrated conceptual maps, want to learn more about creative cartography, or want to see examples from illustrators around the world, The Art of Illustrated Maps by John Roman might be interesting to you. This is the first book ever to fully explore the fascinating world of illustrated conceptual maps. Check it out!
Happy Columbus Day to you, and a map too!
You also might find interesting the Top 5 Misconceptions About Columbus.
Though just a map of the United States, you can click on a month, then a state to see what ingredients (fruits and vegetables) are in season for that state. They also have links for the ingredient description and buying guide.
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