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This is a map of Eastern Long Island and the Great Peconic Bay. Some 1380 square mile in area, Long Island is the largest island in the continental United Sates. It was the venue for one of the first battles of the American Revolution, the Battle of Long Island, fought on August 27, 1776. Long Island is a paradox between remote wildreness and urban sprawl. The eastern end is very rural and quite remote. The western end is densely populated and very urban. It is home to the New York boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens and the suburban counties of Nassau and Sufflok. The original document, an old NASA photo, says that this is a view of "the Great Peconic Bay near Montauk". Actually, I think the correct location is probably closer to the Hamptions or Shinnecock. Anyway, for you Long Island fans...enjoy! The map is 1025 x 1025, and not to scale.

Hey all you tree lovers, here is a part of Yellowstone National Park (although I am not exactly sure which part it is). Founded in 1872, Yellowstone was not only America's first National Park, it was the world's first National Park. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill creating the national park at the urging of photographer William Jackson and artist Thomas Moran, who believed that the area should be preserved for the nation. The name "Yellowstone" comes from the Minnetaree word "mitsiadazi" for the yellow cliffs found along the Yellowstone River and around the lakes. If you look closely, you will see several examples of the yellow stones and cliffs. Thanks to Teirusu for the awesome Snow Capped mod and a very special thanks to Pegasus for his truly remarkable and awesome Rock Mod, which produced the yellow cliffs. Without them, this would be just some OK real estate! The original photo is courtesy of NASA and the region is 1217 x 1153. So download the file, rate it, and then, go find a tree to hug.