Continental drift, if you’ve been reading these blogs since the early days, you may recall an early Map Monday post about Pangea. It featured the ancient supercontinent with modern political boundaries superimposed on top. It also included a somewhat forced reference to the Crosby, Stills, and Nash song Marrakech Express…. Read more“Map Monday, Continental Drift & the Future”
Map Monday, US State Symbols
While they’re not sovereign entities, each US state has its own flag, state seal, and numerous other symbols. Flags and seals generally date from the state’s admission to the union. Creation of other state symbols has been a little more haphazard. In general, official state symbols are designated as such… Read more“Map Monday, US State Symbols”
Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?
When does spring arrive in the northern hemisphere? It sounds like a simple question. For those of us who still have wall calendars, it’s printed in bold letters on a specific date. If unlike me, you’re fully in the 21st century, your phone or some other connected device typically tells… Read more“Map Monday, When Does Spring Arrive in the US?”