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