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.

Above, Tokyo’s hot mess of a public transit system. See more maps at The Atlantic Cities

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   I love subways. I love maps. I love Tokyo.

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    AH! This map is madness. Yet I’d take this over LA traffic any day. (P.S. I miss my tube pass)

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    …No…Who designs these things?

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    I love subway maps!

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    Tokyo’s public transport system..

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    I love subway maps.

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