The Great Plains, Trains and Automobiles

May 10, 2011 on H2 at 10:00 PM

Summary

The history of transportation is hidden in the lines of the map. From canals to trains and cars, how did getting around help draw the American map? Could Chicago have been in Wisconsin? Why are states out West or so big and boxy? And why did we almos... (more)t had a state called Forgottonia?

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