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?”

Map Monday, Changes in US Population by State in 2021

The US population has grown every year since the founding of the country. While that trend continued, in 2021 the US population grew by only 0.1 %, which was the lowest in history. Many factors contributed this record slow growth. In the short term, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact… Read more“Map Monday, Changes in US Population by State in 2021”