Maps provide us with a clear view of the world. Some illustrate the vastness of countries and continents, while others portray the reality of crime in our little neighborhoods. These are the maps you never learned about in high school geography class! However, we’re prepared to wager that you’ll have a fresh outlook on life…
Interesting Maps That Will Change Your Perspective
A Standard Map
We’ve all seen this map; it’s the type that can be seen in schools, stores, and just about anywhere. This type of map can offer you a broad understanding of each country’s borders as well as the world’s major mountain ranges. However, you might be startled to learn how drastically different the globe is from this map!
A Standard Map
The True Size of Greenland
Greenland appears to be massive, similar to the size of the entire continent of South America on the map you just saw. Greenland, on the other hand, has a smaller land area than Brazil. Greenland has a population of just over 56,000 people, while So Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, has a population of about 12 million people. Let that settle in for a second.
The True Size Of Greenland
Who Every State Hates
Unless you reside in New Jersey, where you allegedly hate everyone equally, or Hawaii, where you allegedly hate no one, each state in America, according to one Instagram user’s followers, has another state that you can’t bear. California doesn’t seem to be able to relax!
Who Every State Hates
France’s Longest Border is Shared With Brazil
That wasn’t an oversight. As shown on this map, France shares its border with 11 other nations, the majority of which are in Europe proper. With Brazil, French Guiana shares the longest border in South America.
France’s Longest Border Is Shared With Brazil
The Range of Flamingos
What’s shocking is that flamingos, which we used to think could only be seen in the wild, are now found in a lot more places throughout the world. Flamingos are extremely popular. This is fantastic news.
The Range Of Flamingos
An Eagle’s Flight Path
This map depicts an eagle’s flight path from the Middle East through Central Asia and North Africa over the course of 20 years. The tracker was installed in Russia and followed the eagle till it died in Saudi Arabia. It’s astonishing to imagine that anyone may embark on such a journey in their lifetime!
An Eagle’s Flight Path
Land Use Throughout the Nation
This map depicts how much land each region of the United States is used for. As you can see, cattle and livestock-related activities occupy a significant amount of land in the US (such as their food). Other industries include timber, urban housing, and federal wilderness.
Land Use Throughout The Nation
Texas Isn’t as Big as You Thought
Everything is bigger in Texas, they say, yet it appears that Texas isn’t as vast as we thought. At least not when compared to African countries.
Texas Isn’t As Big As You Thought
America’s Population Density
In this image, the total area covered by the red areas much outnumbers the total area covered by the gray areas. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why Americans like coastal areas.
America’s Population Density
DEA’s Map of Cartel Influence in The United States
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) just published its annual National Drug Threat Assessment, which details which states have been infiltrated by Mexican drug cartels. Various cartels enjoy substantial control in most US states, according to the report, with the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion wielding the most power. Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Chicago, New York, Florida, Kansas, Colorado, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, the Sinaloa Cartel, Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cartel del Golfo, Organización de Beltrán-Leyva, and Los Rojos are all shown on this map.
DEA’s Map Of Cartel Influence In The United States
Light Pollution
If you like to stargaze, avoid the East Coast — and, for that matter, the whole eastern half of the United States – as seen on this map. No matter how good your equipment is, if the light pollution is too high, you wouldn’t be able to see any stars as they would be blocked out by the city lights.
Light Pollution
Noise Pollution
The eastern section of the country looks to be both brighter and noisier. If you detest people, the lesson of the narrative is to stay away from the eastern half of the country and large cities in general.
Noise Pollution
A Superhighway
This map is for anyone considering a trip from London to New York City. The former president of Russian Railways envisioned it as a gigantic motorway. It’s incredible to think that Russia will account for over half of all travel!
A Superhighway
Places Mentioned in the Bible
This map is meant for theology students. Given how difficult travel was in the past compared to now, it’s incredible to discover how much people understood about other parts of the world in the first century AD, when the New Testament was written!
Places Mentioned In The Bible
Map of Mars
This map is for you if you’re sick of Earth (which, let’s face it, we all are). If it was similarly water-covered, it would look like Mars’ surface. It appears to be quite mountainous, doesn’t it? That little island-like object on the map’s western edge appears to be a massive volcano…
Map Of Mars
Mons Olympus
Mons Olympus is the largest volcano in our solar system. It is twice the height of Mount Everest and is so massive that it would not fit into Arizona, as shown above. Consider the havoc this device would cause if it exploded. Or maybe we just don’t care…
Mons Olympus
The US From Alaska’s Point of View
When looking at a map of the United States, Alaska is frequently overlooked. It’s frequently stated in small text on the back of the map. Alaskan mapmakers may have become tired of being forgotten, so they made their own map, in which the United States is a footnote!
The US From Alaska’s Point Of View
The Closest Country to Each Part of the US
While the United States’ proximity to Canada and Mexico is obvious, it’s strange that some sites are closer to Kiribati, the Bahamas, Cuba, and Russia. It only goes to show how enormous the United States is!
The Closest Country To Each Part Of The US
Fires in the Amazon
This is a horrifying map of all ongoing fires in the Amazon jungle, some of which are caused by natural causes and others by humans. It’s depressing to watch one of the world’s natural wonders decay.
Fires In The Amazon
Middle America’s Population
Although it is not unexpected that Americans migrate toward the coastlines, this map puts it in context. The population of the orange parts is the same as that of the entire red area. The red area (also known as the flyover states or middle America) may be right for you if you enjoy nature and solitude.
Middle America’s Population
Route to all of the Springfields
Springfield is one of 33 cities in the United States, with five in Wisconsin. This computation does not include the townships (in which case, there are 36). This is the chart for you if you’ve ever wished you could see them all in one trip! It displays the shortest path.
Route To All Of The Springfields
Scope of the Mongol Empire
While we are all aware of the Mongol Empire’s size, this map depicts it in greater detail. It ruled from the thirteenth to the fourteenth centuries and is now regarded as the world’s biggest empire. The empire’s extent in 1279 is depicted on this map. At its peak, the empire covered nine million square miles.
Scope Of The Mongol Empire
Lithuanian Magnet Map
Lithuania came up with possibly the most creative technique to draw visitors: a map of the country made entirely of magnets, with each magnet available only in specific cities. I’m not sure about you, but it makes us even more eager to go. How many people can say they’ve been to Lithuania? There aren’t many of them, to be sure.
Lithuanian Magnet Map
Places Johnny Cash Has Been in ‘I’ve Been Everywhere.’
Johnny Cash’s song “I’ve Been Everywhere” depicts his claims of having gone across the world, including all of the locations depicted on this map.
Places Johnny Cash Has Been In ‘I’ve Been Everywhere.’
Metric vs. Imperial
We’re all aware of how odd the imperial system is over the world, but this map puts it in context. It is currently used by only three countries: the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar. But, in the end, we can all thank the British for bringing it to America hundreds of years ago when they colonized it.
Metric Vs. Imperial
Abandoned Railroads in America
The arrival of the railroad in 1827 transformed transportation. As you can see, the majority of abandoned railroads are in the country’s eastern half, which makes sense given the country’s continuous westward expansion throughout the 1800s. As planes and vehicles became increasingly common, trains became less popular, and more railroads were abandoned.
Abandoned Railroads In America
Canadians Prefer the South
We all know Canada has a lot of rural areas, but did you know that half of the country’s population resides south of the map’s line? The harsh winters up north, we suppose, dissuade many people from staying!
Canadians Prefer The South
Snow Cancellations
Depending on where you grew up in the United States, snow is either a delight or a pain. You were nearly always expected to come to school on time, even if it snowed a foot the night before in locations with severe winters. In the south, however, even a dusting was enough to keep you out of school for the entire day!
Snow Cancellations
Preferred Coffee Chains
The company’s slogan is “America runs on Dunkin’,” but that isn’t quite accurate, according to this map of Americans’ favorite coffee shops. Starbucks is preferred by the majority of Americans. Caribou, whatever that is, is a favorite among Minnesotans.
Preferred Coffee Chains
China vs. Russia
China appears to be a speck of dirt on most maps when compared to Russia, however, this is not the truth. Despite the fact that China is putting pressure on Russia, Russia remains the larger country.
China Vs. Russia
All of the Countries That Can Fit Inside the US
This map illustrates all of the countries that could physically fit inside the United States, plus some. There’s a lot, as you can see. Goes to show just how big the United States really is!
All Of The Countries That Can Fit Inside The US