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  • BOWERS: What's so bad about suburban sprawl anyway?

    01/29/2006 7:17:24 AM PST · by SmithL · 150 replies · 2,053+ views
    The Star [South Chicago] ^ | 1/39/6 | Michael Bowers
    A well-made, raised-relief map is a beautiful thing. You know what I'm talking about, don't you? It's a map mode of molded plastic, so that mountains protrude into your personal space. This is handy when you are riding your bicycle across America. You can see where the tough climbs will be. Avoid Gunnison, Colo. My map of the 48 states is made by Kistler Graphics Inc. in Denver. Not only the texture but also the colors are delightful: a rich mix of tans, greens and blues. The artist uses one other color, yellow, to mark urban areas. I think about...