The Atlas of True Names—compiled by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust—catalogs the etymological origins of place names across the world. This image shows the original meanings of the names of states, cities and landmarks across North America. Well worth at least thirty minutes of scrutiny.
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Fascinating Map Shows the Original Meanings of Place Names in America
By
Jesus Diaz
Reading time 1 minute
