Electricity - we all use it. But have you ever wondered how the electric grid - the largest and most complex machine in human history - was built, and where it all started?

That’s exactly what this map shows. On it, you’ll see the layout of the American transmission grid, together with several of the largest power plants in the country. It also showcases plants of all technologies, like the Sherco coal plant, Traverse wind farm, Solar Star solar field, Palo Verde nuclear, and more.

Additionally, the map features historical facts about the pioneers of the United States grid, such as Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Charles F. Brush, and Samuel Insull, in addition to technologies that emerged throughout the process, such as the Dynamo and the first nuclear power plant ever established in the country, the Shippingport nuclear plant.

Perfect for anyone interested in electricity and the rich history behind one of the greatest human achievements ever known.