It will be more than a dot on a map; they'll see the beauty through his eyes. The mountains in Nevada from Imus' second edition of the Essential Geography of the United States. John Rosman / OPB ...

Created using data from the United States Geological Society's hydrography database, the map clearly shows the uneven natural distribution of water across the U.S. Far more rivers and lakes criss ...

Discover the story behind the first map of the U.S., created in 1784 by a versatile American craftsman. Learn its historical significance and how it finally gained recognition centuries later.