StefanAVFC Posted May 31, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2013 Not particularly interesting, but just looking at a map of New York fascinates me. Such an awesome city. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The larger, more detailed ones are even more interesting Top on my "places to visit" list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 For the R enthusiasts out there, here's the code the guy used to create it http://spatialanalysis.co.uk/2012/02/great-maps-ggplot2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted May 31, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2013 The larger, more detailed ones are even more interesting Top on my "places to visit" list You need to. I've been as a tourist and as a 'local' and both experiences are unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted June 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2013 North-America-centric, yes, but something of a work of art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Moore, Oklahoma Before and After the Tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 North-America-centric, yes, but something of a work of art That is actually a map of Westeros and Essos, the fictional world where current cultural zeitgeist Game of Thrones is set. I suspect whoever made it realised that calling the Iron Islands the Grid Iron Islands and sticking some American Football posts up there was actually a pretty good joke, and just decided to run with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted June 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2013 Well, this was the cover art for the issue of Sports Illustrated (which is a corporate sibling to HBO) in which that map was published: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted June 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted June 9, 2013 Worlwide freedom of the press 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 The larger, more detailed ones are even more interesting Top on my "places to visit" list You need to. I've been as a tourist and as a 'local' and both experiences are unique. New Yorks ok, but chicago is better. NYC is full of arseholes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted June 9, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2013 Chicago is a hick town. Epitome of second-city syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted June 9, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769A4mUY7g0I mean, I hate New York as much as any New Englander, but I gotta stick up for any of the Northeastern Megalopolis cities over the Midwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted June 9, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2013 Chicago is a hick town. Epitome of second-city syndrome. I hope that doesn't carry over to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Chicago is a hick town. Epitome of second-city syndrome. YOU. ARE. WRONG. I hope that doesn't break you but you are. (IMO, for pedants, although I am right ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Map of fire brigade callouts in London Edited June 11, 2013 by tonyh29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 G8 protesters guide to the West End. You have to admire their sense of humour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ipswich, done in the style of a Super Nintendo game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Wonder why Ipswich was chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Because the guy who made it is from Ipswich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's cool. WOuld be more interesting for someone who knows where things in Ipswich are though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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