The World's Best Subway Maps
Mass transit maps can be a big part of the visual culture of cities. The more iconic the map, the more likely it is to be turned into a t-shirt, an umbrella, even a shower curtain. Here's a look at 20 different subway system maps that serve as a window into the culture of their respective cities.
Keywords: Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Boston, Buenos Aires, Buffalo, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Montreal, Moscow, New York, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Washington, DC, Subways, rapid transit
Mark Byrnes is an associate editor at The Atlantic Cities. All posts »
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