It’s not often that a map projection makes headlines. I have tried and failed to convince editors they are newsworthy. So it’s honestly exciting to see so many stories about the United Nations’ decision to adopt a new map projection. When I heard the news, I thought, “YES! They are ditching the Mercator. Good riddance!” […]
geography
Two years ago, I wrote a story for The Atlantic about my obsession with the town of Eveleth, Minnesota. I’ve never been there. But I’ve visited it often on Google Maps. Often enough to know the town really well. To know the giant hockey stick, the city hall, the big church, the tattoo shop […]
