During the Cold War West Berlin was one of the most contentious and dangerous places on the globe. After giving pre-war Germany’s eastern sections to Poland and the Soviet Union, the allies carved up the remainder into four zones. Specifically, both Germany and Austria were divided in four occupation zones…. Read more“Map Monday, West Berlin’s Importance”
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Map Monday, What’s the funniest town name in each state?
What is the funniest town name in each US state? With no real rules for naming a town in the US it’s no surprise that there are some odd ones. Given this is Map Monday, of course there’s a map for them. In a change of pace for Map Monday,… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the funniest town name in each state?”
Map Monday, 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon
The Colorado River created the Grand Canyon. Geological evidence suggests that the river established its course more than five million years ago. As a formation the canyon itself predates the arrival of the river by nearly 65 million years. So why is Map Monday celebrating the 100th anniversary of something… Read more“Map Monday, 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon”