Rediscovering America: A Beautiful Map Drawn by Nature's Own Hand

Rediscovering America: A Beautiful Map Drawn by Nature's Own Hand

Rediscovering America: A Beautiful Map Drawn by Nature's Own Hand When we look at a map of the United States, our eyes are naturally drawn to the bold, straight lines that define our state boundaries. These iconic borders, while essential for our political systems, often obscure the deeper, more ancient contours carved by the relentless work of nature. From the majestic curve of the Mississippi River shaping the Louisiana boot to the ocean-sculpted sands of Cape Cod, the real foundation of our nation is a masterpiece of biology and geology. By removing those human-imposed markers, we can begin to visualize the country as a continuous, living tapestry. Article Photo Rediscovering America: A Beautiful Map Drawn by Nature's Own Hand Would you like to read more good news about Imagine , Without , and Human-Imposed ? As researchers and curators at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, our work involves looking past these administrative divisions to understand the true inte…