Abandoned Railroads in America
The railroad’s invention in 1827 revolutionized transportation. As you can see, most abandoned railroads are in the eastern half of the country, which makes sense given that the country gradually expanded westward in the 1800s. Trains became less popular as planes and automobiles became more popular, and more railroads were abandoned.
Canadians Prefer the South
We all knew that much of Canada was rural, but did you know that half of the country’s population lives south of the line on the map? We imagine that the harsh winters up north deter a lot of people from settling there!