Mapping Nevada

This is one of my main disappointments in my cartographic path. Nevada is virtually all that I have mapped. From demographics to physical features to events. If it has to do with Nevada I have probably at least been exposed to it. The good thing about being so focused on this state with my cartography is that I have really come to appreciate this spot much more than before. In the past I thought of Nevada as a sparsely populated and vast desert that was both contaminated and boring. Of course after living here and going to school for 3.5 years I know better. I actually like this state which is a huge change for me. Growing up all we did was make fun of this state. I have mapped out population, crime, race and many other things pertinent to the state. I have even done some mapping of the geology of the area which was particular challenging first and foremost because I am not a geologist and second because the geology in this state is so very complex. Although it was to be yet another Nevada project I was looking forward to the atlas we had discussed building last year. The project never materialized, most likely because of a lack of funding but it would have been very cool and I know there are plenty of mapping opportunities for this state. I guess the bottom line is that no matter what region, area or state you are focusing on there will always be plenty of cartographic opportunity.