Printable Map of the United States
All 50 states, free to print or download. Pick a style below.
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About the Map of the United States
The United States has 50 states. Alaska is the largest, more than twice the size of Texas, and Rhode Island the smallest. Alaska and Hawaii are not connected to the other 48, which are called the contiguous states. Washington, D.C., the capital, is a federal district, not a state.
Tips for Learning the States
- Start with the Four Corners, the only point where four states meet: Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.
- Learn New England as one block in the northeast: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
- Vermont and New Hampshire are the pair people swap most. Vermont is the western one and is wider at the top; New Hampshire is wider at the bottom.
How to Use These Maps
- Study: print the blank map and label it from memory, then check it against the map with names.
- Abbreviations: the map with the two-letter codes is a handy reference for addresses and forms. Test yourself with the state abbreviations quiz.
Ready to Test Yourself?
Once you've studied the map, take the click-the-map quiz.
States on the Map of the United States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the printable map of the United States free?+
Yes. Every version of the map of the United States, with all 50 states, is free to print or download, with no sign-up and no watermark beyond a small credit line.
Which versions can I print?+
Three: a blank outline map to fill in, a map with every name, and a map with the two-letter state abbreviations (TX, CA, NY). Small states with no room for a label are numbered and listed in a key under the map.
Can I download the map of the United States as an image?+
Yes. Choose a style, then Download: PNG or JPEG for an image, or SVG for a file of the United States that stays sharp at any size, from a worksheet to a wall poster.
How do I save the map as a PDF?+
Choose a style, click "Print / Save as PDF", and in the print dialog pick "Save as PDF" as the destination.
Can I use the map of the United States in the classroom?+
Yes. Print as many blank copies as your class needs: students label the states from memory and check their work against the map with names. The maps are free for personal and classroom use.