The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles

The history of transportation is hidden in the lines of the map. From canals to trains and cars, how did getting around help draw the American map? Could Chicago have been in Wisconsin? Why are states out West or so big and boxy? And why did we almost had a state called Forgottonia?

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Release Date: 2010-04-06
Seasons: 1 2
TMDb: 6.0/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English

Other episodes for this season

A River Runs Through It
Episode 1 - A River Runs Through It
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
Episode 2 - The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
Force of Nature
Episode 3 - Force of Nature
State of Rebellion
Episode 4 - State of Rebellion
Living on the Edge
Episode 5 - Living on the Edge
Use it or Lose it
Episode 6 - Use it or Lose it
Church and States
Episode 7 - Church and States
A Boom with a View
Episode 8 - A Boom with a View
Culture Clash
Episode 9 - Culture Clash
Mouthing Off
Episode 10 - Mouthing Off