Everything Sings — Maps for a Narrative Atlas

"Everything Sings: Maps for a Narrative Atlas" by Denis Wood is a groundbreaking work that reimagines cartography by mapping the intangible aspects of Boylan Heights, a neighborhood in Raleigh, North Carolina. Instead of traditional maps with street names and landmarks, Wood presents over 50 maps that depict elements like the routes of the local mailman, the distribution of Halloween pumpkins, and the paths of overhead power lines, which he refers to as "squirrel highways."

This narrative atlas challenges conventional cartography by focusing on the overlooked and seemingly insignificant details that define a community's character. By doing so, it offers a poetic and resonant representation of place, encouraging readers to perceive their own neighborhoods in new and insightful ways.

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