Alaska is the westernmost U.S. state. It's also the easternmost state

If were asked you to name the easternmost and westernmost U.S. states, you would probably answer Maine (easternmost) and Alaska (westernmost).

And why not? All it takes is a quick glance at a map of North America and the United States to arrive at that seemingly obvious conclusion.

But guess what? Your answer would only be half right...

It's quite obvious …