Pertaining to discussion in class earlier. I thought this map would be of some interest. It was a discussion topic on NPR some time back and reading/discussing equity, walkability and obesity earlier reminded me of this.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6249861/McDonalds-map-reveals-McFarthest-Point-in-America.html
Transportation Problems and Policy - class blog for USP 456/556 at Portland State University
Also, there is a video of the almost mythological "McFarthest Spot" here:
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