How State Boundaries Would Look Based on Equal PopulationS

While it's not for us to suggest that state boundaries are in any way arbitrary, artist Neil Freeman has re-imagined what a map of the US would look like if each and every state had an identical population count.

As Freeman explains, there's some evidence to suggest this is a good idea:


So he set to work:


The capitals of the states are existing states capitals where possible, otherwise large or central cities have been chosen. The suggested names of the new states are taken mainly from geographical features.

The result is fascinating and, perhaps, controversial, Which is something Freeman also notes:


For those of you who like the design, Freeman is contemplating making a poster version. You can see the full image below. [Fake is the New Real via Flowing Data]

How State Boundaries Would Look Based on Equal PopulationS