For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed with maps, flags, and geography. Growing up in California in the 1980s, my family didn't travel anywhere fancy, we just explored our own state. This is an ongoing project to explore the geography, history, local culture, and points-of-interest that define each of California's 58 counties, refracted through a minimalist lens.
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