mapping Washington Landmarks Mapped November 7, 2022 / October 31, 2022 by Adam DuVander Washington is the second most populous state on the West Coast of the United States—and one of the richest. More than that, The Evergreen State is rich in history. The 42nd state to be admitted to the Union on November 11th, 1889, the state is home to 54 official Washington state landmarks. In celebration of […] Read more »
mapping 98 Sites on the Oregon Trail Mapped October 27, 2022 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander The first interstate highway in the U.S. wasn’t created until 1940. But that doesn’t mean travelers didn’t want to cross state lines until then. Before even the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, migrants made their way from state to state on foot, horseback, and eventually in wagons. After years of traffic, trails formed like the […] Read more »
mapping Drag Racing in the US: Auto Tracks October 10, 2022 / October 4, 2022 by Adam DuVander From horse races to racing greyhounds—and even camels—a racetrack can host many different types of events. Even human sports like Bobsleigh (bobsledding’s official name) take place on a race track. But most associate racetracks with motorsports like auto racing. Auto racing has existed since the car’s invention. From the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to […] Read more »