Consultants are cartographers

Maps contain a lot of information in a small amount of space. It shows trends, and is usually a very memorable, visual way to see information. Here are 3 maps of the USA that I saw mashed up. .

Companies by state

This is by Steve Lovelace.  Shows big brands by state. No we know where companies are headquartered. It is not comprehensive, how to fit Fortune 500 companies on only 50 states?  Always wanted to know where Dr. Pepper was from.

United Companies of America - Steve LovelaceHighest Paid Public Employee by State

by Reuben Fischer-Baum. We probably knew this intuitively, but college sports is big business. Related post here.

Highest Paid Public Employee by State

Gas, Oil and Coal Deposits in the US

by Christian Science Monitor.  This is where all the energy comes from, probably the energy lobbying too. The website also shows where the nuclear, bio-mass, geothermal, and solar resources are too.

Gas Oil Coal

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