Marques Hayes

Marques Hayes is a GIS Analyst and a freelance geography writer. He has a Bachelor's degree in geography. Geography is a subject that Marques has a special interest in.

A Burmese python coiled in the grass in the Everglades.

Florida’s Burmese Python Invasion

August 12, 2024

Marques Hayes

The introduction of the Burmese Python into Florida has resulted in the decline of many native mammals in the Florida Everglades.

A view of the mountainous Brooks range in Alaska.

Physical Geography

Geography of Alaska

September 2, 2024

Marques Hayes

Alaska's geography is characterized by its vast and rugged wilderness, diverse wildlife, towering mountains, expansive coastlines, and unique geological features.

A mosaic of satellite imagery showing the state of Kansas.

Geography of Kansas

September 7, 2024

Marques Hayes

Flat expanses, badlands, rolling hills, cuestas, and canyons shape Kansas' geography.

Map centered on North Carolina showing the three physiographic provinces.

Geography Basics

Geography of North Carolina

August 12, 2024

Marques Hayes

Explore the diverse geography of North Carolina.

A satellite image of the state of Iowa against a black background with the state flag and USGS and NASA logos in the upper right and left corners.

Cultural Geography

Geography of Iowa

January 3, 2025

Marques Hayes

Iowa is a state with many distinct geographies.

View of St. Mary Valley looking east from Logan Pass with Going-to-the-Sun road visible to the left.

Physical Geography

Geography of Montana

July 12, 2023

Marques Hayes

The fourth largest state, Montana has a diverse geography that stretches from grass prairies to mountainous terrain.

Aerial view of the Shawnee Reservoir in Oklahoma.

Physical Geography

Geography of Oklahoma

August 12, 2024

Marques Hayes

Oklahoma has a diverse geography.

Miners Castle, Lake Superior.

Geography of Lake Superior

August 20, 2024

Marques Hayes

Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake.

Fans watching a game at AT&T Park. Photo: Gryffyd Dempsey.

How San Francisco’s Geography and Microclimate Affect Baseball

March 23, 2021

Marques Hayes

San Francisco's geography shaped the microclimates that affected baseball at Candlestick Park.

Alligator junipers (left) and Apache pine (right) are two types of conifers found in the sky islands in Chiricahua National Monument. Mountain lions and other wild cats can be found in this environment. Photo: NPS.

Sky Islands

August 12, 2024

Marques Hayes

Sky islands are like islands of unique ecosystems surrounded by contrasting environments.

Aqua satellite image of northwestern Honshu Island covered in snow on February 26, 2018. Image; NASA.

Japan’s Snow Country

November 20, 2022

Marques Hayes

Snow Country is the name of a region in northwestern Japan.

A view of the larger lagoon at Big Spring Park with the friendship bridge in the foreground. Photo: Marques Hayes.

Tourism Geography

Huntsville’s Enduring Spring

August 12, 2024

Marques Hayes

Big Spring is a karst spring located in Huntsville, Alabama.