What is Special About the Essential Geography of the USA?

The Essential Geography illustrates the broad features of land, water and people, letting you visualize geography, comprehend its patterns, and appreciate its beauty.

National Geographic's traditional cartography, left, is chaotic and lacks visual connection to reality. The Essential Geography, right, is organized and incorporates realism. This reveals intricate geographic patterns that make each place unique and beautiful, but that are lost in the chaos of traditional cartography.