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ZIPScribble Maps

The Interactive ZIPScribble Map

The idea behind the ZIPScribble Map is simple: Connect all the ZIP or postal codes in a country in ascending order. Does that produce chaos or some kind of pattern? Use this interactive map to explore. Read more…

ZIPScribble Map: Switzerland

ZIPScribble Map: Sweden

ZIPScribble Map: Spain

ZIPScribble Map: Norway

ZIPScribble Map: The Netherlands

ZIPScribble Map: Italy

ZIPScribble Map: Hungary

ZIPScribble Map: Germany

ZIPScribble Map: France

ZIPScribble Map: Canada

ZIPScribble Map: Austria

ZIPScribble Map: Australia

The US ZIPScribble Map

What would happen if you were to connect all the ZIP codes in the US in ascending order? Is there a system behind the assignment of ZIP codes? Are they organized in a grid? The result is surprising and much more interesting than expected. Read more…