This map was built to replace an old map that took about 2 minutes to load. I thought that was way too long, and that would prevent some users from converting to customers. I was frustrated with the limitations of existing map software, so I decided to be more adventurous.
I built this map with an SVG file I found on WikiMedia, and a lot of jQuery. After a little formatting, I found I could target and animate the states and counties with JavaScript. The new map worked way faster and was better at displaying useful information. This was a great learning experience that taught me a lot about writing good JavaScript and the challenges of building good accessibility.