1. Use population density create a new map of the state where those areas with more people are larger and areas with less people are smaller. Disregard the fact that the new map's outside borders will have no relationship to the real map; it will still contain all of the same homes, roads & natural boundaries.
2. Slice the new map up into n number of square blocks to match the # of districts, allowing for the least amount of variation at the borders that is mathematically possible (somewhat like laying tile in the bathroom).
3. Modify the squares so that the borders are defined by the nearest paved roads with a deference to natural barriers (lakes, rivers, mountains, etc) or 4-lane roads or larger where one is logical.
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