Instead of using geographic boundaries, same-size cells are used to represent areas to provide equal visual attention to all.
Also known as trellis charts, lattice chart, or whatever you want to call them, the technique lets you compare several categories in one view.
Combining small multiples with the grid layout can make for an intuitive geographic reference.
Something of a cross between a reference table and a map, the state grid provides equal space to each state and a semblance of the country to quickly pick out individual states.
For when your geographic data is evenly spread rather than aggregated by government boundaries.
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Breaking it down to the small steps and choices with data, code, and editing that lead to a finished chart.
There are thousands of McDonald's locations, but there are still more golf courses in the United States. This seems surprising, but some maps make it clear.
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