Interesting Maps From The Ultra-Addictive Tumblr Maps On The Web

Interesting Maps From The Ultra-Addictive Tumblr MapsOnTheWeb

It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Lots of maps. And it’s  mesmerizing. Not only are maps fun to look at, they also explain the world.

Here are some from more recent postings:

1) Countries and the number of cities they have that are larger than  the capital

Countries and the number of cities they have that are larger than  the capital

2) The Shape Of Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

The Shape Of Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

3) States’ country doppelgangers, by area

States’ country doppelgangers, by area

4) States’ country doppelgangers by population

States’ country doppelgangers by population

5) Counties with more people than all of Wyoming

Counties with more people than all of Wyoming

6) Weird Slovenia-Croatia border that goes through a  restaurant.

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7) Tiger habitats, 1850 (yellow) versus 2006 (green)

Tiger habitats, 1850 (yellow) versus 2006 (green)

8) Counties with most thunderstorms watches

Counties with most thunderstorms watches

9) Counties with most tornado watches

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10) Tornado probabilities, 1982 – 2011

Tornado probabilities, 1982 – 2011 US

11) Chicago’s gang territories

Chicago’s gang territories

12) Austin’s city limits

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13) The most famous brand states have produced

The most famous brand states have produced

Information taken from: https://www.businessinsider.com/best-maps-from-maps-on-the-web-tumblr-2013-5

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