Color map, (weekly blog post #5)

I'm a big fan of infogrpahics, so when it comes to putting on maps I'm all for it! This map does a really good job of associating overall themes and unique characteristics pertaining to every state. While the map may be a bit busy, however being 'busy' is part of what makes an infographic an infographic. The colors aren't so strong that they repel you away from the map. A color distinction between 'cold' and 'hot' states can also be made as the states that are generally warmer in weather have warm colors and the states that generally have cooler weather have cooler coolers applied to them.