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A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by Anechoic »

constantly wrote: post #10
interloxia wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The Simpsons is culturally more relevant for an Aussie, and I would assume a Kiwi, than whatever is not Boston.

There must be at least 40 Springfields in the USA. Given Massachusetts's early statehood, I wouldn't be surprised if Springfield, MA was the "first" Springfield in USA, but are you thinking the artist illustrated all the Springfields because of the Simpsons?

It’s the first, largest and (unfortunately) poorest Springfield.

(I’m writing this from Springfield right now)

Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by hasoleju »

Maps are great. I spent a lot of time on Google Maps. Looking at places where I have already been in the past or following famous routes I yet have to travel. A map can be very simple but it sparks the imagination and it brings back the emotions I felt when I was in that place. A hand-drawn map highlights the individual view of the author of the various places. I really like it!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by bossyTeacher »

Interesting. I only know 2 models of geography that consider North America a continent, the rest treat America as a continent.

I guess this is no different than people calling United States of America "America". I wonder what citizens of the countries in North or South America think about it.

UPDATE: my comment got downvoted. I wonder why

Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by zamadatix »

Anechoic wrote: post #21
constantly wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

There must be at least 40 Springfields in the USA. Given Massachusetts's early statehood, I wouldn't be surprised if Springfield, MA was the "first" Springfield in USA, but are you thinking the artist illustrated all the Springfields because of the Simpsons?

It’s the first, largest and (unfortunately) poorest Springfield. (I’m writing this from Springfield right now)

Springfield MO is larger. About as poor, but Springfield MA ekes that out still.

Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by rmeno12 »

bossyTeacher wrote: post #24

Interesting. I only know 2 models of geography that consider North America a continent, the rest treat America as a continent. I guess this is no different than people calling United States of America "America". I wonder what citizens of the countries in North or South America think about it. UPDATE: my comment got downvoted. I wonder why

Can you talk more about what models of geography you're referring to? In school in the US, I was always taught there were 7 continents, including the North and South Americas as 2 separate ones. As far as I remember, there was never even a mention of other models apart from maybe some historical understanding before lands had been fully explored by Europeans.

Re: A cartographer drew a freehand map of North America (2019)

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Post by Anechoic »

zamadatix wrote: post #26
Anechoic wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It’s the first, largest and (unfortunately) poorest Springfield. (I’m writing this from Springfield right now)

Springfield MO is larger. About as poor, but Springfield MA ekes that out still.

Yep, you’re correct, I was using old numbers - Springfield MA lost some population while Springfield MO grew. But we still have Dr. Suess!
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