Maps! I love maps!

Especially of imaginary lands or what-if scenarios.

The Washington Post has a neat map of the United States, if the state boundaries were drawn so that each had equal population. Naturally, New York and Los Angeles wind up as their own states, but I somehow doubt the people of the “hinterlands” of each state would object.

Anyway, have a look:

Strangely, it seems to be missing seven states.

You can read more about this map at WaPo.