Visualizing the True Size of Land Masses from Largest to Smallest

Maps can distort the size and shape of countries. This visualization puts the true size of land masses together from biggest to smallest. Read more

How Much Land does the U.S. Military Control in Each State?

The U.S. military’s real estate portfolio is valued at $749 billion. Here’s a look at how much land the U.S. military controls in each state. Read more

Charted: 150 Years of Corn, Wheat, and Soy Yields in America

With nearly 180 bushels of corn grown per acre in 2023, this is the data behind the corny American love story. Read more

How America’s Major Crop Farmlands Compare to Entire Countries

Growing the big four American crops—corn, soybean, hay, and wheat—require farmlands bigger than entire countries. Read more