The Biggest Mapping Mistake of 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘

[@johnnyharris]

Hey thanks for watching! A couple things: I have a patreon where I share map backgrounds from videos as well as the actual scripts, you can find that here: www.patreon.com/johnnyharris I had custom presets & luts that I use to color my videos and photos. I developed them over a year with a professional colorist. In incase that’s interesting to you, here they are: store.dftba.com/collections/johnny-harris/products/johnny-iz-luts-and-presets Lastly, let me know if there is a video you’d like me to make, I’m always on the lookout for ideas and want to know what you’d like to see: www.johnnyharris.ch/submit-ideas

[@Tobycalous]

Cool

[@Jokingparrot]

2nd

[@admo001]

ok

[@bradavon]

Can you leave the text on screen for longer or make it snappier please. Keep having to pause the video.

[@bradavon]

Israel/Palestine. We keep asking :)

[@GoatAmv]

When did California stop being an island? It took more exploration, but by 1747 King Ferdinand VI of Spain was convinced. He issued a decree stating that California was -- once and for all -- not an island. It took another century for cartographers to completely abandon the notion.

[@dcshooters]

That is the limit of psychic thought at the time but the whole west coast was infact an island and resembled California. No need to hate, thumbs down.

[@johnl.7754]

and then the long awaited 10+ San Andre earthquake hits and California actually becomes an island and Las Vegas has beach front property

[@BudOnTheLeaves]

Well that just saved me 25 minutes lol

[@AirFuzz]

Did he call the police?? 😆

[@Hunter-tn7og]

100 years? 1847 was when they stopped? that's the dead middle of the Mexican American war in which America took California, the California and old Spanish trail were like 15 to 20 years old by then.

[@theo8023]

After some of Johnny‘s last videos received criticism for oversimplifying historical events, I really like how this video responds to that by providing sources and including disclaimers! I think that makes those videos even better, good work!

[@Tylru]

Still a long way to go, to be honest - Lots of incorrect statements (with and without disclaimers). Also, nobody reads disclaimers.

[@pablocardenas3448]

@@Tylru I read disclaimers

[@ellishaindobo1794]

Brooo

[@Tylru]

@@pablocardenas3448 That makes one of us

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

@@Tylru Actually, that makes two of us.

[@chymaneYT]

That sponsorship section though. The guy looked so confused then just kinda accepted it. 🤣🤣

[@Makker_1]

Yeah that was so not needed! XD

[@kumbaya497]

it got my attention :D

[@notafantbh]

Genius

[@louchis-8814]

Yh, one of the only times I didn't skip. I mostly skip because it is mostly better help and nord vpn

[@azurict]

i didn't skip it, you're a genius Johnny

[@arjun_dixit]

Johnny, your chosen topics are a smash hit even before the quality of your videos and content. Always. Thanks for continuously satisfying my constant hunger to learn new stuff. :) I'm glad we have your YT channel out there. Keep going my friend, power to you.

[@realFranklinfurter]

Johnny Harris: used to be 19 year old Mormon missionary, now just wakes up random guys on the train to tell them about the video's sponsor 🤣🤣🤣

[@TorturedMongoose2003]

Let's face it that guy was extremely patient.

[@andrewmcglashan9770]

I changed this comment so you won’t know why it was liked so much

[@Ninten007]

Now I’m just going to be hyper-aware whenever I’m on the metro in case Johnny wants to tell me about sponsors.

[@realmless4193]

5:10 is super fitting for a former Mormon missionary to do. Props to the guy.

[@santoshdoifode7410]

He was Johnny Harris cameraman 👍 Logic guys 🔥

[@tomaikenhead]

I studied Californian history in college. I had one excellent class that was centered on the idea that California is, in fact, an island, in spite of being quite firmly attached to North America. Politically, historically, culturally, ecologically, geologically, it is separated from the rest of the continent. It was home to far and away the most cultural and linguistic diversity in pre-contact North America. It’s home to a dizzying array of endemic and unique species. It’s charted a separate political course since joining the Union. And it’s hard to get to. California is an island, even though it’s also not.

[@anonimushbosh]

You just described the USA, but left out the bit about unifying such a motley crew of disparate regions into one whole.

[@cheskolpz3907]

As an Inhabitant of lower California I can confirm that even in the Mexico side is an Island. Everything is too far away.

[@fallencielo2701]

@@anonimushbosh Remember he is from the U.S. so basically he focus this topic more into the U.S perspective. When he talks about California fever, it’s gold, and innovation, etc it mostly focused towards the California of the U.S. “Part of the Alta California region of the past” rather than then Baja California and Baja California Sur.

[@ilhamrj2599]

bro, Johnny talked about Island as in geographically… Not politically or something intangible.😅 of course

[@jk484]

And you can only enter it by land at seven places

[@mitkoivanov3399]

Love to see that he included a full google doc of the sources 'cause now I kinda wanna read some of the old books and letters that show how california was portrayed in the past.

[@jafrazer]

I love that the first video that sources have appeared on is essentially about how misinformation can spread! 😄

[@michenerkruse]

Yep, really awesome sourcing!

[@BlackOwnedSoulSistah]

An island ran by indigenous woman. One of the most famous Queen Kalifa

[@eduardof7322]

Good moment to remind you all that the original California is actually Baja California. American California was originally called Higher California for being the territory north of California, but since it became the popular one, the old California changed its name to Southern California. The California that all those legends and myths refer to and the one that was mistaken for an island for centuries, is actually Baja California.

[@kimiside]

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[@nicolasblume1046]

Not quite, the fake maps showed ALL of california as an Island. It was shown much bigger than Baja california, so I think they meant that the whole of it was an Island

[@Violet-qf8dr]

California being an island once would explain why Death Valley is lower than sea level. It would also explain the Salton Sea, a salt water lake that is below sea level, also located in the former channel.

[@igotthejuice2090]

Baja California isn’t an island soooooooo what’s your point

[@jessbawoke]

?Legends and myths? Not factual evidence? Like misinformation, not latent lies? Troll...

[@johnnyharris]

Dive into sources and more info from our research here: docs.google.com/document/d/15iqHcp2rW-Ljl9UCaASX7s6lQK161lI9B6V1L2dx1jQ/edit

[@Lostrator495]

yes sir

[@swabbie6150]

Yes! thank you for the sources

[@zyansheep]

I like the note about potential inaccuracies in the story at 9:11, much better than the previous europe video imo

[@Asamations]

Excellent that you're now doing these sources Johnny Harris! I can't wait to read more into this!

[@Peter-OKB812]

Appreciate the updated workflow and transparency Johnny! Keep up the great work :) always entertaining, and now verifiable with sources! The best!

[@smax4895]

The fact that he can tell such interesting stories through the lens of cartography is amazing to me.

[@joshuaaugustin5005]

Yeah hes not too smart but his content creation team makes okayish vids (sometimes)

[@imjennyonmyblock1755]

@@joshuaaugustin5005haha!

[@nunnaurbiznez8815]

So, if you're a map guy, I know that you know that cartographers were notorious for cheating by copying other cartographer's maps. It only took one guy to accidently get it wrong,(or lie). Who can afford to go check? They eventually started placing islands that didn't exist so they could see who was copying their legit work. #sandyislanddoesntexist

[@chelloho]

Fun fact: cartographers still do that to this day, but with fake parks, streets, sometimes entire towns.

[@GeographyGeek]

There were no copyright laws during the Island of California days. It's not that they cheated as much as professional cartographers were not typically explorers and so they relied on the accounts of others which included from other nations and maps. Sometimes they were not sure was correct but went with what seemed like the most credible theory. It wasn't brought up in the video but it's common to see the same cartographer have maps published in the same few years that actually contradict each other.

[@ColFlustered]

@@GeographyGeek the fact that these guys could roll up to the edge of a place and draw it out baffles me. I so often want to live without all of the perks of technology, but then I realize I'm literally incapable. 🤣 I have no useful skills so people who do are incredible to me.

[@ailo4x4]

@@ColFlustered As sailors (I'm retired Navy) we know our navigation extremely well. That means we can sail along the coast of somewhere and take sightings. We know where we are so we can tell where something else is if we can see it. By plotting those sighting out we can create maps. Not only did those sail era sailors plot the land, they also charted the off shore soundings (depths) and seabed material (for anchoring). It's just hard work but very doable if you got your navigation skills. Fair winds!

[@sabersin5368-c2c]

*You’re

[@berklia]

The map is not entirely a mistake since the today's California entire Central Valley was once one of the largest lakes on the continent. If explorers saw this lake (which was brackish in some parts) they could easily have thought that California was an island. Though this large lake is almost completely gone today, it's remnants & deposits are why California is the most agriculturally prolific land in the world today.

[@prometheus8010]

Time to unblock the dams

[@jennyanimal9046]

The California basin has been filled 15 times in a certain amount of time, I forget how long it was. As a Californian I find it interesting.

[@clayton19931]

Before the dams were built the whole valley would flood during years of heavy rainfall

[@surfernorm6360]

Good news there are many youtube reports that the lake is reemerging due to climate change and just to spite Chump and make into the fool he appears to be.

[@siliconvalleymobileevcharging]

Best comment, facts!

[@vyperz6946]

This guy just talked about geography for 24 minutes and I was entertained the entire time

[@stephonriley7491]

same

[@adm8849]

because geography is interesting

[@243wayne1]

I fell asleep, only to find California is located in the same place it always was. Class dismissed.

[@dianaroach3093]

My husband surveys for a living. I love it. ❤️.

[@MindMagick222]

I was enthralled, his story telling is epic! Felt like I was on a treasure hunt with him!

[@realFranklinfurter]

Johnny "Do you mind if I chat with you about something?" Sleeping guy "Yes" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 @5:02

[@itsarnieho]

Love the addition of the notes and sources. This is why I’m a fan of Johnny. He is genuine and listens to his audience

[@vegacito9889]

"Fray" Antonio...means "priest" Antonio in Spanish, it's not his first name;) Amazing video by the way!

[@tearman005]

@@vegacito9889 you are completely wrong dude. the word fray doesnt exist in spain

[@markroche9812]

@@tearman005 yes it does, although it means “friar” and not priest, but close enough

[@jbvideoshow]

Oh really? See my research please.

[@abrehamt.379]

​jbvideoshow Where are the Subs?

[@chymaneYT]

Love that the sources and disclaimers are added to the video this time around. Great video👍👍

[@ko_tech]

Johnny has probably taken an inspiration from his previous video :D

[@girlsquad224]

IKR. As every content creator should. It's taught in school, and must be applied in real life.

[@damunzy]

@@ko_tech yeah, he did a horrible job on his China video and got called out on it. Made me question his ethics especially since he wasn't citing sources or disclosing all sources of funding.

[@FirestormX9]

@@damunzy rubbish. Dude, anyone who believes into that kind of shit is not seeking real knowledge at all. They're just looking to make themselves believe they're already aware or highly intelligent by having their biases confirmed. When it's not, they go on a tirade. Laughable

[@damunzy]

@@FirestormX9 calling him out for lack of citing is rubbish? You know he acknowledged that and has made improvements on his latest video. Don't be a knee jerk apologist for Johnny. Keeping KZbinrs honest by calling them out is a great thing!

[@AmogusPhage]

It’s good to see Johnny listening to criticism and providing annotations when he simplifies history.

[@bengiyardimli1925]

Seems a little passive aggressive though.

[@mothralord1709]

@@bengiyardimli1925 isnt it just self improvement to be a more reliable source of info

[@kingace6186]

@@bengiyardimli1925 Very passive-aggressive, indeed. I swear, hella people on the internet just want him to make videos on their whims.

[@Gdsamplify]

All re tellings is history are biased anyway

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

@@kingace6186 How is it passive aggressive? Is it not immediate improvement and self correction? Like, that's how I go about self reflection and improvement. What have I been doing wrong?

[@biolrodrigo6137]

Bittersweet feelings from this video. As a Mexican with great memories when I lived in Ensenada, Baja California I really enjoyed understanding why the peninsula was drawn as an island for so long. I was first introduced to it in a historical museum in Ensenada and I couldn't understand how Baja California passed from an island to a peninsula to an island again. On the other hand, kinda sad that these feelings of the "magic" land of success are associated nowadays only with American California. Don't get me wrong. Baja California is a beautiful place. I felt in love with all it's ecosystems. However, passing the border from Tijuana to San Diego always left me with a kinda sad feeling. Baja California and California split exactly the developing countries of Latin America and the first world. You can feel the economical consequences of history right there.

[@kalli4231]

*Very much the ice wall and outsider continents conspiracy 16th century equivalent xd* *LOVE UR VIDEO!*

[@CalumRaasay]

Beautifully shot and edited as always Johnny. Love it.

[@Rileysworld727]

Good to see you here, i love your videos

[@miguelrodriguez-df8ww]

that man looked so confused during the ad break lol. if he was faking it he played his part well.

[@KarimKhanZ]

That’s how you make and ad break so people don’t skip it

[@tsuol7296]

i felt uncomfrotable watching that lmao

[@K3rr-wth]

That guy: "W h a t"

[@JustFrago]

@@tsuol7296 I felt uncomfortable on his behalf 😆

[@johnmichaelgalgana5637]

that was the cameraman

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

It’s a good day when Johnny comes out with a film. One of the reasons I started making films.

[@tranbaohoangvu9464]

...hm...

[@K3rr-wth]

1:46 "Luckily I lived in DC" IRS: "Man, what a lucky day!"

[@Andrew19ao]

or KZbin videos too

[@Thebreakdownshow1]

@@Andrew19ao LOL fair enough youtube videos as well.

[@TOMINTOM-si8hd]

D E F U Baby de la misma o de los de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de la comisión de

[@plar6045]

Ok I'm in! I just subscribed! I totally enjoy your videos!

[@leoschenk2118]

Living in DC, even as someone who watches Johnny, if anyone woke me up on the metro like that, sitting next to me on an empty train, I think that face that guy made is the best case response I could possibly be expected to do

[@nikoskoufos2588]

I would be surprised I'm not being asked for money on the metro

[@leoschenk2118]

@@nikoskoufos2588 funnily enough, that's never actually happened to me like ON the metro, occasionally around it like outside of union station or whatever

[@nimrozs1948]

Been watching Johnny forever those borders days!!! Glad he getting so much respect now! Excited for this!

[@johnnyharris]

Wow thanks Nimroz!

[@michelekendzie]

I spent the first 29 years of my life in California so I was already aware of the name origin, but this added so much detail. Wonderful storytelling!

[@roquesanta9769]

So what’s the origin of the name?

[@DRACULA-SS]

@@roquesanta9769 @7:34

[@roquesanta9769]

@@DRACULA-SS that is actually incorrect, the meaning of California is Cali=Hot Fornia=Oven describing the original Californias down in Baja, where it’s boiling hot

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@@roquesanta9769 Source? Because google says it comes from that novel

[@roquesanta9769]

@@grimaffiliations3671 that’s the problem with random Google, the name comes from the ‘Latin’

[@phoenixthottam5793]

Thanks!

[@zestartist]

I loved how you seamlessly integrated the sponsorship plug into the journey, waking up some random guy and him slowly being intrigued just by your word of mouth plug of story blocks. First time I didn't skip ahead, but actually enjoyed this sponsorship part of the video play through

[@bartclaeys]

You forgot the subtle product placement of MacBook and Peak Design backpack.

[@Krumm420]

I wanted more after that, the look on the random dudes face. Like, did Johnny just get up and walk away, was there some funny banter afterwards, wtf I need to know

[@iamtonu1425]

What the hell does Elizabeth Anne Holmes have to do with the Islamic "Queen" (intersex) that used to rule Khalif-Ornea before the CATHOLIC Spanish tricked her and murdered her people? You think it's coincidence that CALIF=KHALIF and a large MASONIC hotel has a room dominated by a mural of this Khalif? Means: religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth.

[@dansanders9121]

One thing I love about your videos, is that you also have a deep seeded appreciation for maps, both as objects by which we teach other aspects of history, culture, etc. but also as objects of artistic beauty by themselves. From one map lover to another, I salute you sir.

[@achtube85]

What an amazing storyteller you are, Johnny. You (and your team) have the skills to make any topic extremely interesting. I am never disappointed with you all.

[@CKLoving]

THIS IS The Video that convinced me to subscribe to your channel! I have loved geography and maps - globes -and pirate movies since I was about 8 years old. And you with your amazing ability to use history and storytelling have reignited all of that in an ultimately fresh way. Truly epic!

[@SomeOne-wj3ti]

I love how you use social media jargon to explain maps of all things. You'd be a great teacher Harry. I bet lots of kids would remember their classes to the T if they were told in a similiar fashion, adults included of course. Cheers!

[@tiffanylee3634]

As a Californian, who went to the CSU system, this was fascinating to learn about my state's history. It kind of felt like an odd love letter to CA and I'm here for it. They don' call it California Dreamin' for nothing.

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

“On such a winter’s day”. Is how the song goes. Yep. Dreaming about warmer weather was the point of the lyrics. If I lived in a colder climate I’d be fantasizing about warmer climes too. Calida Fornax. The Latin words that became California. It means hot furnace. And boy is it! I’m a native Californian. Witnessed all kinds of weirdness associated with a beachy state. The Sun bakes folks’s brains. We’re the shake n bake state. I’m old enough to remember Northern California wanting to secede from Southern California. 😅Two very different political and life views. Conservative north and liberal south.

[@sriharshacv7760]

Tbh, the USA part of California is not really a part of the 'island'. They just call their coastal state by the name California for historic reasons. Technically the real 'California' would be Baja California of Mexico.

[@asphyxiafeeling]

I'm a CSU grad too. California history was some of my favorite things to learn about while studying there.

[@peeko_luxx2873]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 I feel your sentiments. Born and raised in Florida and the sun really does get to people down here too man! Cheers

[@vogelvogeltje]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 San Francisco is 80 miles west of where I am. I can very safely say that there are a lot of liberals in NorCal

[@GreatRustavo]

What a story! Seriously, let’s get more content like this. This is a history lesson that can definitely teach a lot about our population today

[@iamtonu1425]

What the hell does Elizabeth Anne Holmes have to do with the Islamic "Queen" (intersex) that used to rule Khalif-Ornea before the CATHOLIC Spanish tricked her and murdered her people? You think it's coincidence that CALIF=KHALIF and a large MASONIC hotel has a room dominated by a mural of this Khalif? Means: religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth.

[@suomeaboo]

What a story Johnny!

[@adamf4196]

i have a small framed print of the California island map that piqued your curiosity. You have answered many of my own questions about it. I too like to study historic maps as a hobby. Well done video.

[@chancetroughton1821]

Very Entertaining and informative! Awesome work!! Your in-depth knowledge and storytelling capabilities are so good. Inspiring to see your work over the years .❤

[@anushkasingh9470]

I absolutely love watching your videos, Johnny! There are so many things that we do not know about and I appreciate your time and effort in making us understand them in such a simple and fun way. Thank you so much! Always looking forward to your videos :)

[@Hloy_Boy]

I remember actually doing a project on this in school. Did not get to the part where it got spread by pirates in my paper, so its nice to see the whole story, which I had just completely forgot.

[@chrisp7110]

Johnny Harris is propaganda and you need ot get you facts straight. His son is also just as bad as he is. He should stop making videos because doesn't know facts and all his findings are on some western media propaganda.

[@sophiarichard2101]

How are you doing?

[@Hloy_Boy]

@@chrisp7110 Chris P is propaganda and you need ot get you facts straight. His son is also just as bad as he is. He should stop making videos because doesn't know facts and all his findings are on some western media propaganda. ...

[@CasualCatOfficial]

5:03 my social anxiety skyrocketed 😭

[@k.o.l2887]

The music, the visuals, the maps and most importantly the superbly delivered information!! This is why I enjoy Johnny Harris videos especially as a Geography student.

[@N4K3DN1NJ4]

As a critic of your second to last video, I would like to say thank you for making the improvements to your storytelling process. I know firsthand the importance of making relatable and interesting stories to help get people to learn history, and I also know how hard it is to make sure things are as accurate as possible considering that. Thank you for being willing to change to create better, more accurate, and highier quality videos. Please keep up this progress because we definitely appreciate it!

[@daniel5610]

I agree

[@thisiscrazy4122]

Hear hear, I was also impressed by that he added the sources for the video. I'm loving it !

[@obscurehero]

Except after saying that they have no evidence that Cortez is reading this book... The storytelling hinges on Cortez reading a book there is no evidence to suggest he read. I'm not sure why he can't tell an interesting story without needing to make things up...

[@Oddricm]

@@obscurehero He named it California without reading the book?

[@McMurica]

you guys are sorta lame... it's youtube entertainment not a doctoral thesis

[@Doggieman1111]

The genius of this video is that is that it realizes that California is not a geographical feature but an existential fantasy. A dream. Always has been and always will be.

[@sukai121]

California dreaminnn

[@braydenleaderofthetirkins1143]

More like a woke nightmare

[@graham8843]

No it’s an island

[@candyhines5295]

I'm

[@Nonamelol.]

California has not been a dream lately as a californian. Not sure what you’re talking about.

[@shilacrabtree1998]

Wow, the title on this video totally captured me, feeding into my innate fear of earthquakes. TOTALLY enjoyed this video journey so much so that I liked and subscribed. Well done, especially that twisted the end.

[@josecurielm]

Johnny's video-editing skills continue to amaze me with every single video! I'm sure it's a great inspiration for future video creators.

[@Akatsuki1289]

Would definitely be an interesting follow up video to explore how San Francisco and the Bay Area as a whole evaded the Spanish and other explorers for the longest time because of the fog.

[@jbvideoshow]

I have done extensive research.

[@kingbobacs]

I definitely learned this during culinary school I think around the 1600s no?

[@Caligrapher88]

How would that be? Im pretty sure they experience fog on their travels and it's not like it's foggy all day

[@verdaderoken]

This is not just another KZbin content. It's crazy how these contents are free and the fact that they're also well-presented makes these videos more entertaining. Great vid as always, Johnny! Cheers!

[@damunzy]

They're only free because of the ads through KZbin and integrated ads. His videos, while entertainingly made, really aren't that good in the information department.

[@otterconnor942]

That ad at 6:00 made it really obvious that you were a missionary

[@Mr_M_History]

The internet can take all the potshots they want. They've never had to make informative and entertaining content regularly. It's good to have Johnny Harris doing what he does best!

[@jackmiller1561]

Love your history stuff and would love to see you collab with Johnny Harris!!

[@garrywallah4966]

Mitch give us the history of Dan Andrews and his war against sky news

[@feelincrispy7053]

You’re freaking everywhere I go on the KZbins

[@upvotecomment2110]

"Entertaining" yes "Informative" that's debatable, selective history perhaps but yeah good to have a content creator like him. I like your channel too! Can't stand the west, love to see you guys succeed

[@AceGigalo]

By potshots do you mean showing damn near everything he says is wrong? Lmfao

[@keagaming9837]

17:13 There is a strait and northern passage above North America that can be navigated to get to Spain, it is called the Bering Strait and the Arctic Ocean. Though it might be a bit unuseable during most times of the year.

[@tysonfontanez]

lol

[@ConcerningReality]

You did a much better job than I did at covering this a few years ago. Amazing video as always!

[@adrianasoldevila630]

Love the graphics 💫✨

[@adityabhosle9499]

The amount of research and effort you and your team put into a video is nothing but respectable. You've gained a new subscriber sir!

[@DenDave_]

I've seen the maps of island-California before and never thought much of it. Just thought; ''ah so the early cartographers got it wrong, so what'', then you started giving the years the maps were made and i was astounded by how far apart they were. Then to think somehow before that there was actually an accurate map too is even crazier.

[@DenDave_]

Additional comment; the fact that it was the people of my own country (the Dutch) that re-created the myth of it being an island is amazingly funny.

[@AndreeMon8]

I live in Mexicali which is Baja California’s capital city, and from a very young age we are taught that the Californias will end up becoming an island in the future. I remember feeling scared that one day I would wake up to find the state broken off the continent and my house surrounded by the ocean 🤣 little I knew that event will happen millions of years from now… Hope I’m prepared by then…

[@amatiste]

CA will shift north over time. Long after the cities have ground o dust, what was once LA will be a suburb of Seattle. But yeah, for a long time people thought it would separate, but the faults are wrong for that. San Andreas is a transform fault, with right-lateral strike slip, ie, its shifting along north south axis, with the pacific plate shifting northerly along the slower moving NA plate. Unlike the movies, we wont become an island. Caveat: there is some geological evidence that Baja may split off as there is a smaller fault with an east/west bearing around the salton sea spreading center. This could force baja to split away from CA itself

[@BlueTyphoon2017]

@@amatiste oh damn that sucks, I still want Baja California to be attached to California.😢

[@amatiste]

@@BlueTyphoon2017 unless something really big happens, you will be :) that kinda siesmic event is unlikely anytime soon

[@Ignaciombr]

hey, I'm from Tecate :)

[@AndreeMon8]

@@Ignaciombr Holaa jaja no creí encontrar a alguien tan cerca viendo videos de Johnny Harris 😅

[@DaSeleverFamVr]

5:29 Ed Shearan lookin dude was not having any of that 💀

[@kingace6186]

This was surprisingly one of Johnny Harris's most entertaining videos.

[@sm11199305]

Johnny is a Venn diagram intersection of intrigue and hard work. This was awesome!

[@tarafrancis8160]

I love how John Townsend is in the boat with all the other explorers 14:25

[@highcrashweber]

The guy on train about story block is like ' Whats the f**k dude ??'😂 5:16

[@danherrick2310]

the real hero is public transportation man at 6:00. what an absolute champ

[@nevercatnorcradle]

😂😂😂😂

[@samthesomniator]

I lOVE this retro style of editing and video design you use and share with channels like Vox so much! 🥰 The organic motion graphic, the analogue visual style elements. Just everything.

[@KoiYakultGreenTea]

Cos he started at Vox

[@samthesomniator]

@@KoiYakultGreenTea researched that. So nice

[@patrickjdarrow]

It’s well documented that central California used to flood with some degree of seasonality. I’m curious if this has played into any hypotheses as to why California was perceived as an island by some but not others.

[@sophiarichard2101]

How are you doing?

[@r.m.strong]

If you speak with " listen " to indigenous oral history. There is record of California's desserts being flooded by ocean . There is even stories of spanish ships sailing in , them becoming grounded and stranded .

[@JeffAboularage]

The journals of the old Vaqueros chronicled pastures in California as green as Europe in the 1500 and 1600s. They literally sat around all day while the cattle grazed, no migrating, no looking for water. It is said, that the Spanish were able to make a good horse because of this.

[@shells500tutubo]

The San Francisco Bay went further east than it does today and actually connected with the central Valley.

[@JeffAboularage]

@@shells500tutubo Yes the Remnants can be seen in the landscape around the delta. The soil is definitely that of an ocean floor that existed not too long ago.

[@90210julius]

This is by far my favorite video ❤️ great job once again Johnny! Awesome work with the effects, side notes, jokes, and of course detailed content. 🎉

[@mithunnair8587]

The amount of curiosity Johnny has for maps is so interesting to see 😂

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I really enjoy looking at maps when I come across them, but this story may stem a whole new thing for me, as if I need something new to collect 🤣

[@MR.CLEAN777]

6:17 Bro doesnt give af

[@sajichengannur]

What a great content creator you are man... you are actually setting up Benchmarks!!! I can see you putting your heart and soul in your content.. keep it up man..

[@AZSH.TRACKZ]

Im glad I found you 💛🔥 I always been obsessed with world maps / maps in general. My first tattoo is the world map outline 🤭💛

[@sarahwatts7152]

I'd love to see Johnny do a deep dive on how different video games make maps

[@StudioHannah]

Ooh same here!

[@happyelephant5384]

Wowww. It would be amazing. Especially, Paradox interactive, I always wonder how they literally map whole world.

[@bananawitchcraft]

Big yes

[@BrianJasonPonce]

I second this!

[@luxusken05]

Lame

[@kylepickus5712]

10:20 Looking at the Native description of the “island of women with gold,” from an anthropological perspective it is not absurd to think about. Men and women in many tribal societies tend to live separately from one another, and linguistically speaking it is not rediculous to think the word they may have had for separate could’ve bore some semblance to a word for “island,” as an island is by definition separate. And hey, they were right about the gold too.

[@Enyavar1]

they had realized what the Spaniards wanted, and told them where they "knew" that stuff was located... "over there where the unfriendly neighbor lives, go away and bother THEM". The Inka and Aztecs would have been _fine_ if they had disabused the Euros of that "gold" fixation from the start, and entire nations wouldn't have uprooted themselves for a promised land. "No, what little gold we have took centuries of mining and washing, and all of us work very hard (you should try that too) and my daughter is already promised, as well". On a second thought... would that have worked on fanatical people who had just invented the inquisition to get the answers they want through torture??

[@trinchuzosparty]

@@Enyavar1 wow. You twist history in a very propagandistic way. Congratulations on your skill.

[@blugaledoh2669]

Why do men and women live apart?

[@kylepickus5712]

@@blugaledoh2669 it is actually very sexist. Many tribes believe that men and women are inherently different, and once a boy reaches a certain age, being raised or simply being around their mother and other women would make him unable to become a man. Usually there is a massive coming of age ceremony and from that point forward they may never see their mother again. After they reach another age, they are only able to go over the the woman’s section when they are ready to reproduce. This isn’t all tribes, and it wouldn’t be fair to generalize all tribes as doing this, or for this to be every tribe’s motivation for why they do do this, but it is a relatively common explanation.

[@Enyavar1]

@@blugaledoh2669 They live apart... in different houses of the same village. "Men-houses" and "women-houses". That much is well documented. That they'd live in different villages is to my knowledge unprecedented.

[@tommykelly1221]

Thanks for coming back strongly and sticking to what you do best with such an interesting video after the hiccup on the last map video you have redeemed yourself better than ever! Classic Harris jokes had me in stitches I love your sense of humour. Looking forward to whatever is next keep doing you and that's more than enough my friend. All the best. Love from Dublin Ireland

[@EthanCortezBarrandey]

Bro i love your investigative documentaries... Ur narration is on point. Love what you do. keep up the good work

[@michelledenise5096]

First, I love the map guys at LOC! Second, I saw a similar map last week and have a note to figure it out…then this vid popped up! Yay!

[@RnBaas]

I don't know how you do it but every single one of your in-depth videos catch and hold my attention from start to finish. So much respect for your work.

[@johnnyharris]

That means a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@moretao9837]

Absolutely loving the sneaky boat appearance from 'Townsends' at 15:25 ! Well played Johnny.

[@GrigoriRasputin]

Yay, found someone who caught that too!

[@Elyvana]

I really scrolled down this far trying to figure out if that was actually him.

[@Zigzag_artichoke]

Yay I’m so glad someone caught that haha

[@ericschalalala4940]

Thought the face looked familiar, then realized it was probably Townsends and wanted to see if someone else actually noticed :D

[@cecilelebleu5984]

Hahaha I loved this little detail.

[@MukiBlalock]

Killer story bro! 😂❤🎉 Great job!

[@StefanMilo]

14:31 Not old John Townsends 😂 He'd be a good fit for a 18th century mapping expedition.

[@VinnCon]

Hey Johnny, I was wondering if you ever heard of the mythical Irish island of Brasil (sometimes Hy-Brasil), which is allegedly unrelated to modern day Brazil, but which was also included in some maps as being a real place? If not, you could also check it out, especially the book "Hy Brasil: The Metamorphosis of an Island: From Cartographic Error to Celtic Elysium" by Barbara Freitag

[@jaydenmocke8029]

6:12 I would've died if he said Okay but who asked 💀

[@gabrielthornton7614]

ive been binging your vids dude i love everything you put out its consistantly the most quality content i love it so much

[@handlemonium]

Johnny Harris, you are like Atlas Pro, Vox, and The New York Times with a giddy obsessive flair all rolled into one! Keep it up!

[@justytunde]

johnny, the way you advertise your sponsors 🔥🔥 you legit made me buy story blocks after i watched this

[@rogink]

Where did he get his fellow passenger from? That guy was totally expressionless until the end.

[@NowIKnow8]

Incredibly videography as always. Just wondering were you aware of this?: The name of Calafia was likely formed from the Arabic word khalifa (religious state leader) that is known as caliph in English and califa in Spanish. Similarly, the name of Calafia's realm, California, likely originated from the same root, fabricated by the author to remind the 16th century Spanish reader of the reconquista, a centuries-long fight between Christians and Muslims that had recently concluded in Spain

[@ZkratkaSepta]

5:01 MY MAN WAS JUST SLEEPING LET HIM SLEEP

[@jaridkeen123]

I love the "Townsend" KZbin Channel Easter Egg at 14:50

[@crzydwrf]

The editing in this vid is sooo sick, well done johnny!!

[@marinanjer4293]

5:10. Harris: Do you mind if I talk to you ? Guy: Yes... Harris: Yeah yeah,..so anyways

[@15639a]

What a great video. So funny 🤣 thank you for the story and setting the record straight. Awesome 👏 👏👏

[@FindingFlorida24]

" I swear California does this to people, it makes them ignore reality in the name of a big dream..." man if you didnt hit the nail on the head there, esp in todays world.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

9:28 Hogwarts is actually in Scotland, not Wales. FACT-CHECK NEXT TIME JOHNNY OMG!!1!

[@jftransit]

Not that serious.. you was waiting to fact check so bad. Newsflash we dont give a F

[@themessageman4079]

That's like 1st grade

[@springtime_melody4566]

Wait you here?!

[@springtime_melody4566]

That shows my choice of youtube experience matches the same creators

[@Vocaloidfan39]

@@jftransit He was being satire 💀

[@garrywallah4966]

It’s a great day when Johnny comes out with a new informative video

[@sophiarichard2101]

How are you doing?

[@NixonWyatt-e5v]

This was surprisingly one of Johnny Harris's most entertaining videos.. This was surprisingly one of Johnny Harris's most entertaining videos..

[@Arca7]

Bro This series is insane You're so good in maps and story telling!

[@eduardouribealbarran6415]

I currently live in Bakersfield CA (central valley California) and we use to be underwater at point. But the the central Valley was once an ancient giant lake that spanned from Sacramento to us here in Bakersfield.

[@bufordmaddogtannen5164]

Kern

[@lux.s.cannabis]

It might fill up again!

[@admiralkaede]

how long ago was that?

[@OtesOtesOtes]

6:40 you just assaulted that man

[@ManiVannan_hellsing]

Imagine copying the topper in an exam for 200 years.

[@jimjimsauce]

love love LOVE all the annotations and sources. so sick to see that johnny truly cares about his content and his audience. nailed this video out of the park johnny boy, keep it up

[@reubennelson4086]

Sigma turbine???

[@jimjimsauce]

@@reubennelson4086 huh

[@lawrencetalbot55]

I've wondered about this for a long time, but it was always a little study I was kinda sorta planning to do, but never finding myself thinking about it when I actually had the time to do it. Now I know the story and in much greater detail than I ever would have thought possible. Great video from a new subscriber and thanks for sharing.

[@molongo869]

Great video!! I love the cameo of townsends jajaja

[@haouribi]

“You mind if I chat with you about something?” “Yes”