mapping Pinpoint 569 Shipwrecks in International Waters May 24, 2021 / May 24, 2021 by Adam DuVander Everyone knows about the sinking of the Titanic, perhaps in part due to Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio’s heartbreaking portrayal of a fictional couple aboard. While we also all acknowledge that there was more than enough room on that door/raft, many people can’t name any other international shipwrecks, even those that took place more recently […] Read more »
mapping US Map With Latitude and Longitude May 18, 2021 / May 18, 2021 by Adam DuVander Maps are the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to determining the center of the U.S., the center of Oregon, or even the center of a major city like Portland. Typically, this center is the location’s unique latitude and longitude degrees. Yet, while no one city in the world can have the same latitude and longitude, […] Read more »
mapping U.S. City Names That Have Changed April 26, 2021 / April 20, 2021 by Adam DuVander If you’re like many Americans, you have an “I ♥️ N.Y.C/Chicago/L.A.” t-shirt in the back of your closet. Because of our love for these big cities, we know N.Y.C.’s nickname is the Big Apple and that it’s quite windy in Chicago (thus its nickname). We’re also cognizant that L.A. is where most Hollywood stars reside. […] Read more »