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Historical Research Maps: Population Density

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Image via David Rumsey Map Collection. Maps often tell you a lot about the land, but little about the people who live there. Population density maps attempt to change that by indicating the average number of residents who live in a square mile. In the map above (which is based on the 1850 federal census), View Website VIP Subscription

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