Atlas of U.S. Historical Geography

Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States

The Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States was originally published in 1932 and was recently digitized and made available online by the Digital Scholarship Lab at The University of Richmond. 

There is an amazing array of historical info here. 

• Railroad expansion
• Native American History
• Politics thru the years
• Territorial Claims
• U.S. Military History
•  ... you name it!  

The Table of Contets is nicely organized and easily navigable
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The never-ending quest for the perfect map

Pictured above: The Pivot Map

"Politics is driven to some extent by geographic issues..."

- English geographer and imperialist Halford Mackinder

From Ptolemy  to Google, interesting article on the evolution of maps.

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How Close Do You Live to a Nuclear Reactor?

The U.S. has 104 operating nuclear reactors. 

Most are more than 30 years old...

Interactive map >

Journey Of Mankind - Interactive Map

Flash-authored map showing mankind's migration history

View Interactive Map >

Wind Simulation Mapping

A Trance-Inducing Simulation of All the Winds In the World

http://earth.nullschool.net/
amazing!

 More Info >

Also:

 U.S. Wind Map >

The Open Accessible Space Information System (OASIS)

Develop a better understanding of the NYC environment with a robust data-driven interactive map. Search for and view open spaces, property information, transportation networks and more,  all in one place. 

Interactive Map >

Geological Evolution

Pretty nicely done  - click to enlarge

(Can't find any more info on this masterpiece...)

Inequality and New York's Subway

Interactive >

 Great use of Line Graphs
Simple yet nicely done

Restless America: Migration Flows in the United States

Check out the Interactive  >

Pretty Amazing, eh?

Further explanation here - Article >

Pie Chart and Graph Humor :-)

Click to Enlarge...

Interactive Trail Maps

This post features some of the maps I have created in a variety of formats: vector graphic apps, interactive Action Scripting and of course the amazing and powerful Google Maps.

Through the years, I have been a strong advocate of online learning and interactive design. Building trail maps has given me the opportunity to share with others a visual overview of the parks I have visited.

Fairfield County Ride Guide 

An interactive guide to popular mountain biking locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The site features interactive Google Maps and an array of related info.  Visit Site >

Pequonnock River Valley

The beautiful Pequonnock River Valley in Trumbull Connecticut is an amazing place. I worked as a Trail "Ambassador" there for a few years, fixing, building and mapping the trails. There is an extensive network of trails available and it is blessed with both historical ruins and breathtaking scenery. Visit Site >

Assorted Mountain Biking Trail Maps 

A few spots in the northeast.... Visit Site >

BIke Commuting

Charts where bike commuting has been growing the fastest.

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The Geography of Government Benefits

Americans' dependence on government benefits has more than doubled since 1969. 

The south seems especially "dependent."

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Simple Map of the World’s Most Popular Websites

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Middle East History - Visual Quick Study

  - Note: Click on any map to enlarge it - 

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Ancient History (B.C.)

Fertile Crescent

The Earliest Civilizations

3500 BC

Mesopotamia: First States and Writing

Bronze Age - 1400 BC

1450 B.C.

Fall of the Assyrian Empire

Egyptian and Hittite Empires 1290 BC 

 

Babylonian Empire 560 B.C.

The Persian Empire - 490 B.C.

The Persian Empire - 500 BC

Armenia - 50 AD

For Further Details

Armenian History >

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Roman Influence (A.D.)

Roman Empire - 200 AD

Roman Empire Divided - 450 AD

Further Info >

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The Rise of Islam

Islamic Conquests 620 A.D. - 750 A.D.

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Continual Turmoil

Byzantine, Seljuk Turks, Mongol and Crusader Influence

Byzantine Empire 1000-1100

The Seljuk Turks 1100

The Crusades 1096 - 1270

 

Mongol Empire - 1294

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Ottoman Influence

1841- Ottoman Empire

1914 - Ottoman Empire

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Post World War 1 - European Partitioning

1916 - The Sykes-Picot Agreement

1922 - Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire 

1940

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Religions

1982 - Shiite Population

Distribution of Religions (Modern Day - Mediterranean and Middle East)

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Further Study - Map Collections, etc.

TimeMaps > 
Great Chronological Succession of Maps, Timeline Based

Middle East Maps > 
Extensive Map Library

Worldology.com > 

Study Collection for Ancient and Medieval Civilizations >

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and finally… Conjecture for the Future

The State of Our Bridges - Transportation for America

The State of Our Bridges 

Type in a location to see the safety of nearby bridges…

Article and Interactive Map >

Yikes!!!

Languages in the United States (Map)

A Map of Languages in the United States

The MLA Language Map is a free resource from 

the Modern Language Association that gives detailed information 

about linguistic diversity in the United States

Site (Interactive Map) >

Click on the View the Map link

Select Prevalent Language Other Than English maps 

to see the most spoken language in each county

U.S. Language Mapper Tool

2011 Language Mapper Tool - U.S Census Bureau

This highly interactive map does a good job of showing 

where non-english languages prevail through out the U.S.A.

Interactive Map > 

Map Visualizations are based on this data >

The Measure of America - Interactive Map

The Measure of America 2013–2014

"In the era of “big data,” it would seem that policymakers and regular people alike would have the information they need at their fingertips to understand their world and make it better. Unfortunately, that’s far from the case. Though we know the country’s gross domestic product quarterly, its retail sales monthly, and stock market numbers minute-by-minute, we rarely hear statistics on our country’s people.

How long can a baby born today in Missouri, New Mexico, or Minnesota expect to live? What proportion of adults have completed high school in Houston as compared to Dallas? What wages and salaries are typical of Latinos in the United States, and how do they compare to those of whites or African Americans?"

Measure of America

- A Project of the Social Science Research Council

http://www.measureofamerica.org/

The Measure of America 2013–2014

http://www.measureofamerica.org/measure_of_america2013-2014/

Chock full of infographics and interactive maps, this site is a project of the Social Science Research Council. Its mission is to use data points to measure American's well-being and access to opportunity. The third volume in the Measure of America series measures well-being in three vital areas—health, education, and earnings.

Interactive Map

Ever wondered how your state or congressional district stacks up compared with your neighbors on life expectancy, preschool enrollment, earnings or dozens of other indicators?  Create customized maps >

Earth Pulse - Vital Statistics

Vital Statistics 

- Map and compare global trends -

Check this one out - it is pretty amazing!

Population, Resources, Deforestation, Political Migration and More...

Map and compare global trends.

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