pic: FIRST USA MAP

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Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

What this map shows is that making district boarders based on states isn't going to work much longer. We are going to need to look at forming districts based on common sense and ease of travel. For example, many teams outside of Metro DC would do better in the NC, WV, or TN area group than being attached to DC.

Which is why Pennsylvania is purple on the map. The Philadelphia side of PA fits logically into MAR without creating huge travel issues for teams. Western Pennsylvania on the other hand is served by the Pittsburgh Regional. Most PA teams are geographically clustered around these two cities.