Wisconsin Shattered

Political events continue to shake Wisconsin.

Cartoon by John Kovalic

HT to Hunter

State Maps of the World Unite!

Some recent examples of state maps in as part of a political statement or slogan:

In both Ohio and Wisconsin, members of public employee unions are up in arms over their governor's proposals to cut or limit their ability to collectively bargain. Ohio is used as part of the international symbol for "NO" or "DON'T" while Wisconsin shows that Michigan is not the only state that can be shaped like a hand.

Arizona as one big fingerprint.

Arizona SB 1070 the broadest and strictest anti-illegal immigration measure in decades. It has received national and international attention and has spurred considerable controversy.

Wisconsin 1, Da Yoo Pee 0

From Thatsaabguy:

Yeah yeah, I know, it's Yet Another Michigan Post. But it's entirely too cool!

I love our friends at The Consumerist, who consistently entertain, shock and amuse me with their consumer-centric stories. This one it cool, for obvious reasons:



Apparently the Cheese State needed more room for dairy cows, so those pesky Great Lakes just HAD to go. Might as well annex The Rabbit while you're at it....

Minnesota: Biggest Turkey State

According the National Geographic, Minnesota is the number one turkey producing state, closely followed by North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, and California. Meanwhile, the top producers of cranberries are Wisconsin and Massachusetts.

Today, I am thankful for all my Carto-friends. Thanks for stopping by!

Land o' the Free

"When the mercury rises, it's all about freedom—to hit the road, float a lazy river, down a cold one in a mountain saloon, climb a crag or two, munch some local grub, cast for lunkers, watch the sunset from a seaside lodge."

I recently came across a July 2003 issue of Outside Magazine featuring descriptions of ten different summer road trips across the United States. Each road trip profiles the route, including "Adventure Stops", "Top Digs" (motels), "Best Eats", other "Don't Miss" opportunities, as well as recommendations for road tunes "On the Stereo"

Unfortunately, with the price of gas in 2008, I will content myself with the article illustrations by Zohar Lazar. Each article includes an illustrated map, designed to look like one of the old "Wish You Were Here" postcards.

These aren't postcards, but they should be!


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Wisconsin: The Badger State

In honor of the Wisonsin Primary, today, I present the two Wisconsin map postcards from my collection:





I lived briefly (less than two years) in Ripon, Wisconsin. "Birthplace of the Republican Party". In spite of that, I truly enjoyed living in the state.

• For up-to-date info on the Wisconsin Primary visit Wisconsin Votes.


• For cartographic analysis of the Wisconsin Primary, visit The Electoral Map.


• Wisconsin, the "Badger State", was the 30th state to enter the Union.


• Wisconsin is known for its German heritage and many breweries. Purchase a copy of The Wisconsin Beer Guide to find your way around.