The Mississippi river is the central artery of the United States. From it’s source, Lake Itasca Minnesota, it flows through 10 of the 50 states. When combined with the Missouri river, it forms the longest system in North America and the fourth longest in the world. The combination of the… Read more“Map Monday, Magnificent Mississippi River System”
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Map Monday, Canals Rise and Fall as Transportation Highways
Roughly 6,000 years ago the Mesopotamians built the first canals. These irrigation canals moved water from rivers to fields. The creation and management of their system sped the development of organized civilization and created the famed fertile crescent. Other river-based societies in India and Egypt also built extensive irrigation and… Read more“Map Monday, Canals Rise and Fall as Transportation Highways”
Map Monday, How Many Hours of Work does it take to Pay Your Mortgage?
How many hours do you have to work to pay for your mortgage? Driven by pent up pandemic demand and a stronger economy housing prices are climbing. In many markets homeowners receive multiple offers as soon as their homes go up for sale. In some cases they never even reach… Read more“Map Monday, How Many Hours of Work does it take to Pay Your Mortgage?”