I always thought white areas on USGS maps were areas of non-significant vegetation, i.e. in a forested area meadows would appear white. Which would make North Dakota one big white map...
--- OT --- Mr. Harsey thanks for designing our knife. All the (ehem...) old timers are pretty dang jealous they didn't get one. Mine is #1799, and I was presented it at Sage graduation 22Aug03. Of course I never use it, but it is proudly displayed on my "I love me" shelf in our den. I have no doubt that it would perform flawlessly under the rigors of combat. My fixed back knives need only fit in the "sharpened pry-bar" category and your design falls within the same. Thanks!