The United States has 50 states spread across a vast continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. This US states map quiz tests your ability to locate every state on a blank US map.
Tips for Learning the US Map
Anchor on the big ones. Texas, California, Alaska, and Florida are unmistakable. Learn their shapes and positions first, then fill in the rest.
Use regions. New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the Southwest, and the West Coast. Learn one region at a time.
The middle states are hardest. Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and the Dakotas are rectangular and indistinct — they're easy to confuse. Focus on their neighbours to keep them straight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many US states are there?
50 states, plus the District of Columbia (Washington DC) which is a federal district, not a state.
What is the hardest state to locate on a map?
The midwestern states — Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri — are hardest because they're large, rectangular, and lack distinctive coastlines.