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== Useful Knowledge == | == Useful Knowledge == | ||
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P7LRYb13phYIYWlu4KSXxTosMGV44tHFU_EgqQvEXVQ/edit#gid=0| United States Comprehensive Cheat Sheet] | [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P7LRYb13phYIYWlu4KSXxTosMGV44tHFU_EgqQvEXVQ/edit#gid=0| United States Comprehensive Cheat Sheet] | ||
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== Roads == | == Roads == | ||
=== | ===Interstate System=== | ||
[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png|thumb|left|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]] | [[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png|thumb|left|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]] | ||
[[File:US Interstate Signs.png|right|thumb|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]] | [[File:US Interstate Signs.png|right|thumb|United States Interstate Road Sings, via [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/United_States/Road_signs OpenStreetMap.org]]] | ||
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Since Interstates are in the majority of US States, there is no "tell" as to which Interstate you are on unless you find the number or recognize an exit. | Since Interstates are in the majority of US States, there is no "tell" as to which Interstate you are on unless you find the number or recognize an exit. | ||
While it's good know when you are on an Interstate, it is probably not vital to memorize the location of each Interstate due to the visibility of the Interstate Roads on the map in GeoGuessr. | While it's good know when you are on an Interstate, it is probably not vital to memorize the location of each Interstate due to the visibility of the Interstate Roads on the map in GeoGuessr if you know the numbering pattern. | ||
*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south. | *If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south. | ||
*Interstate | *The Interstate numbering system goes from South to North and West to East. | ||
*Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan) | *Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan) | ||
**If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city. | **If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city. | ||
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*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit. | *Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit. | ||
To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System U.S. Interstate Highway System Wikipedia page]. | |||
===U.S. Highway System=== | |||
[[File:Map of current US Routes.svg|thumb|right|250px|Map of U.S. Highways]] | |||
[[File:US 70.svg|thumb|right|100px|Example of current U.S. highway signage]] | |||
*As with Interstate highways, north to south U.S. highways are generally odd numbered. | |||
**Typically increase form east to west (opposite to the Interstate system). | |||
*East-to-west U.S. highways are generally even numbered. | |||
**Tend to increase from north to south (opposite to the Interstate system). | |||
*3-digit U.S. highways are typically spurs of other highways and travel in all directions. | |||
To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System U.S. Numbered Highway System Wikipedia page].<br clear=all> | |||
===State Highway Systems=== | ===State Highway Systems=== | ||
Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. That being said, the a state highway sign will often indicate the state/region. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbered_highways_in_the_United_States States' Numbered Highway System]. | ||
<gallery widths=75 heights=75 > | <gallery widths=75 heights=75 > | ||
Alabama 3.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | Alabama 3.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Alabama Alabama] | ||
Alaska 1 shield.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska] | Alaska 1 shield.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska] | ||
Arizona 87.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona] | Arizona 87.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona] | ||
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== Area Codes == | == Area Codes == | ||
[[File:United States Area Code Map.png| | [[File:United States Area Code Map.png|right|thumb|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]] | ||
Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it. | Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it. | ||
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== Postal Codes == | == Postal Codes == | ||
[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg|alt=A map of United States zip codes| | [[File:ZIP Code zones.svg|alt=A map of United States zip codes|right|thumb|<u>United States zip codes</u>]] | ||
Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in. | Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in. | ||
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<td>[U.S. States | <td>[[U.S. States|States]]</td> | ||
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