64 Terrible But Funny Maps That You Wouldn’t Find In A Geography Book (Best Of All Time)
Most of us, if not all, are aware of what a typical map looks like. It usually represents a part of the Earth, showing the locations of countries, cities, and natural landmarks like rivers and mountains, as well as man-made features like roads and buildings. However, some cartographers try to mix it up and stray from the norm, creating not-so-conventional maps that, at first glance, have no usefulness at all. How many Switzerlands fit in Brazil and tomato Europe vs. potato Europe are just a few examples awaiting you on the best-of-all-time list of Terrible Maps. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you think failed at geography the most!Bored Panda also reached out to cartographer and designer Liz Cox, who kindly agreed to answer a few questions about all things maps.#1Image credits: Terrible Maps#2Image credits: Terrible Maps#3Image credits: Terrible MapsWhen asked what inspired her to become a cartographer, Liz told us, “I have always been a right-brained, creative person and was set on pursuing music and creative writing. I was also obsessed with geography, memorizing random facts about different countries and learning about new cultures around the world was my nerdy fun (I used to even paint teeny flags on my toenails).”#4Image credits: Terrible Maps#5Image credits: Terrible Maps#6Image credits: Terrible Maps“Undiagnosed ADHD had me bouncing around from interest to interest most of my life. Cartography was never something I planned to get into, but it was the perfect fit for my neuro-spicy brain. I get to continually learn about new places, use a ton of creativity and love of graphic design, and challenge myself with analytical skills. It's really the perfect fit for me,” Liz fondly shared. #7Image credits: Terrible Maps#8Image credits: Terrible Maps#9Image credits: Terrible MapsIt turns out the terrible maps with a pinch of humor are not only enjoyed by an occasional passerby but also by the specialists themselves. “I LOVE the Terrible Maps account and am so excited to buy the book,” Liz tells us. #10Image credits: Terrible Maps#11Image credits: Terrible Maps#12Image credits: Terrible Maps“After stressful days digging through unorganized data for mapping, sending co-workers some of these map memes is the best way to lighten up the environment. I am never disappointed with the newest "Terrible Map." I love seeing the dad-humor-infused maps and think we could all use a LOT more giggling in our lives!”#13Image credits: Terrible Maps#14Image credits: Terrible Maps#15Image credits: Terrible MapsThe book Liz talks about is Terrible Maps: Hilarious Maps for a Ridiculous World. It’s Michael Howe’s child of labor—the guy behind the Terrible Maps social media project. Online, it's described as the ultimate gift book for budding geographers or anyone who wants to have a laugh. #16Image credits: Terrible Maps#17Image credits: Terrible Maps#18Image credits: Terrible MapsSo if you prefer having a physical book related to your interests it might be worth checking out. “Ever wondered about the average jean colour across the United States? Or what ‘pedestrians’ look like in Denmark? What unites Brokenwind, Upton Snodsbury and Crackpot? And have you ever tried to take a train in Antarctica? Well, Terrible Maps is the book for you!” the description further reads.#19Image credits: Terrible Maps#20Image credits: Terrible Maps#21Image credits: Terrible MapsLiz describes these particular maps by saying, “I think a terrible map that fits into this specific realm is all about the factual display of data with the perfect twist of wit and absurdity.”#22Image credits: Terrible Maps#23Image credits: Terrible Maps#24Image credits: Terrible MapsBut if we’re talking about a terrible map intended for actual professional use, Liz believes that incorrect information, bad data, poor analysis, and horrid design skills can greatly contribute to a map becoming user-unfriendly and even unusable. #25Image credits: Terrible Maps#26Image credits: Terrible Maps#27That's going to look stupid in 60 million yearsImage credits: Terrible MapsTo check out how the opposite of terrible maps looks, make sure to check out our previous publications about the most informative maps that weren’t taught in schools. #28Image credits: Terrible Maps#29Image credits: Terrible Maps#30Image credits: Terrible Maps#31Rolled upImage credits: Terrible Maps#32Image credits: Terrible Maps#33Image credits: Terrible Maps#34Image credits: Terrible Maps#35Image credits: Terrible Maps#36Image credits: Terrible Maps#37Image credits: Terrible Maps#38What pedestrians look like across EuropeImage credits: Terrible Maps#39Image credits: Terrible Maps#40Image credits: Terrible Maps#41Image credits: Terrible Maps#42Image credits: Terrible Maps#43Image credits: Terrible Maps#44Image credits: Terrible Maps#45Image credits: Terrible Maps#46Image credits: Terrible Maps#47Image credits: Terrible Maps#48Image credits: Terrible Maps#49Image credits: Terrible Maps#50Image credits: Terrible Maps#51Europe but if Europe colonized itImage credits: Terrible Maps#52Image credits: Terrible Maps#53Map of earth if there was no landImage credits: Terrible Maps#54Image credits: Terrible Maps#55Image credits: Terrible Maps#56Image credits: Terrible Maps#57Image credits: Terrible Maps#58Image credits: Terrible Maps#59Image credits: Terrible Maps#60Map of Roman air bases in 2nd century adImage credits: Terrible Maps#61Image credits: Terrible Maps#622,066 Americans were asked to point out Ukraine on a mapImage credits: Terrible Maps#63Image credits: Terrible Maps#64Image credits: Terrible Maps
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