Colouring NestBlank US Map: Free Printable Maps of the 50 States
Free printable maps of the United States: a blank US map with state outlines, an outline with no state borders, maps with state names, abbreviations and capitals, a US map coloring page for kids, and quizzes with answer keys for the 50 states, the state capitals and each of the four regions. Drawn from the public-domain US Census Bureau state outlines. All free to print, no sign-up, as landscape PDFs for US Letter and A4 paper.
The blank US map, ready to print
All 50 states with their outlines and no names, Alaska and Hawaii included. Landscape vector PDF, so it prints sharp on US Letter or A4.
Open the map page to print it or color it online
Need a different one? With state names · 50 states quiz · With capitals · No borders · Coloring page
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More for the classroom: printables for teachers, homeschool printables and graph paper for drawing your own maps.
How to use these pages
Every map on this page is drawn from the US Census Bureau’s own state boundary file, which is public domain, so the shapes are true to life: Alaska and Hawaii sit in boxes in the bottom-left corner, as on most wall maps, with Alaska drawn smaller than its real size. The maps are landscape and print on one sheet of US Letter or A4.
For geography practice, start with the map with state names to learn where each state is, then use the blank map with state lines or the 50 states quiz to test yourself. The four regional maps break the 50 states into smaller groups of 9 to 16 states, which is easier for younger students. The states and capitals quiz and the map with capitals cover the capital cities.
Frequently asked questions
Is this blank US map free to print?
Yes. Every map is a free PDF for US Letter and A4 paper, with no sign-up. Print it at 100% (actual size) for the cleanest lines. Teachers can copy it for a whole class.
Which blank US map should I use for a quiz?
Use the blank US map quiz: every state has a number, page 2 is the answer sheet and page 3 is the answer key. For a fill-in map, print the blank map with state lines and write the names straight onto it.
How many states are on the map?
All 50 states. Washington, D.C. is shown too (it is not a state), and the small north-eastern states have their labels outside the map with a line to each one.
What are the four regions of the United States?
The US Census Bureau groups the states into four regions: the Northeast (9 states), the Midwest (12), the South (16, plus Washington, D.C.) and the West (13, including Alaska and Hawaii). The US regions map shows all four.
Can I color the map online?
Yes. On the blank maps, the labelled maps and the coloring page, tap a color and then tap a state to fill it. Your coloring is saved on this device.
Is there a PDF to print?
Yes. Every page has free PDF downloads for US Letter and A4 paper, with the picture centered inside print-safe margins. Choose "Download PDF (Letter)" or "Download PDF (A4)" on the page and print at 100% (actual size).
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