Analysis of the U.S. liquor industry during Prohibition

Based on a map published by Fortune magazine in 1931, with data collected from U.S. government reports and independently compiled statistics.

Locator map of the United States shows the areas known for alcohol production: beer, hard liquor, and cider in the east, and wine in the west, with liquor centers and hotspots scattered throughout the country, connected with transportation routes.

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Map data was approximated from an illustrative map; it's not intended to accurately pinpoint the location of various activities during Prohibition, but rather to generally paint a picture of the thriving alcohol industry during the time period.

Chart: Shaylee Safie