The Yoopers of Michigan take exception to their color choice.
I’m sure all 15 Yoopers are livid. /s
Yeah, lansing itsn’t the best location for the capital given the state is cut in half by lake Michigan-Huron.
It would be nice if the map also revealed the geometric center.
Ohio did move its capital a few times before landing in Columbus
Same with Indiana.
South Dakota moved from Yankton, on the Missouri River, to Pierre, which isn’t even on an interstate.
Wyoming: capital is in the small area of useful farmland, as opposed to non-arable mountains. Also close to Colorado, which has a lot more useful farmland and general economic activity.
Nebraska and Kansas: capital is close to the Missouri River, where a lot of trade occurs.
Virginia: capital is
close to DC.not where this map indicates.Florida: ??? I guess it’s just generally closer to the mainland.
Alaska: Capital is far south for the relatively tropical climate.
I’m trying to understand where OP thinks Richmond is located. Potshot, but that looks like it would be near dhalgren VA which is nowhere near the capital.
I’d also argue it’s close ish to the capital. More central ish while still being near one of our major rivers source: I live in Virginia.
Either California should be green because Sacramento is geographically central, or Washington should be yellow or green because Olympia is central to a majority of the population. You can’t have it both ways.
