US Maps Teaching Resources
Make social studies lesson planning easier with printable US state maps, blank United States maps, activities, worksheets, and more geography teaching resources created for elementary teachers!
This collection of US maps was designed to give elementary teachers the resources they need to teach about the 50 states, no matter which area of the country they hail from. Included in the collection are:
- One blank map for each of the 50 states of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming
- Blank maps of the original 13 colonies
- Printable maps of the United States today
- And more!
Many of the US maps are featured in black and white for teachers to easily edit to suit their needs, with blank spaces to add in state capitals, major cities, bodies of water, and more. Other blank maps are ready to be printed in color to display in your classroom or incorporate into your geography lessons.
Our Teacher Team's Favorite US Map Activity Ideas for the Classroom
Now that you have your United States maps, how do you incorporate them into your lesson planning? Try any of these activity ideas from our teacher team!
- State Capital Scavenger Hunt — Help your students commit the 50 state capitals to memory! Print a blank map of the United States and a list of state capitals. Students can work in small groups to locate each state capital on the map and mark them with a sticker or highlighter.
- State History Research — Assign each student a state (or allow students to choose from the 50), and have them research and present on that state's history. Students can use a blank map of the state, filling in important cities and landforms.
- USA Road Trip Planner — Work on students' map skills by planning a road trip across the United States, using a map to identify and mark the route they would take. Students can also research and plan stops along the way, such as national parks or famous landmarks.
- Time Zone Challenge — Give each student a map of the United States with the time zones labeled, and have them identify the time in each zone. For an added challenge, have students calculate the time difference between each zone.
- Famous Landmark Project — Assign each student a famous landmark in the United States, and have them create a project that includes a description of the landmark, its location on a map, and fun facts about its history.
- Population Study — Students can use a map of the US and a list of state populations, identifying the states with the highest and lowest populations. Next, they'll create a bar graph to compare the population of different states.
- Abbreviation Challenge — Encourage students to recall the abbreviations of each state by filling in the two letters that represent each state.
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Free U.S. Mountains, Rivers, and Land Features Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the major U.S. land features, mountains, and rivers with a map labeling worksheet.
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Blank Map of California Template
A blank map of California to use during Geography lessons.
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Illinois Outline - Blank Map
Use a blank outline of the state of Illinois to kick off your state Geography lessons.
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Map of Idaho Template
A blank map of Idaho to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Hawaii Template
A blank map of Hawaii to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Georgia Template
Download a blank Georgia map for the classroom. The printable PDF for teachers is perfect for student research projects and map skills lessons.
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Map of Florida Template
A blank map of Florida to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Delaware Template
A blank map of Delaware to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Connecticut Template
A blank map of Connecticut to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Colorado Template
A blank map of Colorado to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Arkansas Template
A blank map of Arkansas to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Arizona Template
A blank map of Arizona to use during Geography lessons.
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Printable Map of Alaska - Outline
Print an Alaska state map outline to jump-start your students into state research projects.
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Alabama State Map Template
Download a blank map of Alabama for the classroom. The printable PDF is perfect for student research projects and map skills lessons.
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Map of Washington With Counties and Capital
Download the best printable map of Washington state, including capital city and county lines, for your geography lessons.
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Map of the U.S. Puzzle and Game
A fun puzzle and game to use in the classroom when learning the names and geographical locations of the American States.
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Outline of Texas - Printable Blank Map
A blank map of Texas to use during Geography lessons.
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13 Colonies Map - Blank
Build understanding of Colonial America with a blank 13 colonies map.
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U.S. Mountains and Rivers Worksheets
Locate rivers and mountains on a U.S. physical map with two labeling worksheets.
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Major U.S. Rivers Brochure Template
Research the major rivers in the United States with a brochure project.
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Major U.S. Land Features Worksheets
Discover and identify the major rivers, mountains, and landforms in the United States with an easy-to-use set of worksheets.
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U.S. Mountain and River Exit Tickets
Assess your students’ knowledge of the major rivers and mountains in the United States with a set of exit tickets.
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Labeling Texas Regions Worksheet
Supplement your Texas Social Studies curriculum with a region of Texas map labeling worksheet.
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Blank Map of West Virginia Template
A blank map of West Virginia to use during Geography lessons.
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Blank Map of Wyoming Template
Download a blank Wyoming map for your lesson plans, student research projects and more!
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Map of Wisconsin Template
A blank map of Wisconsin to use during Geography lessons.
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Blank Map of Virginia Template
A blank map of Virginia to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Tennessee Template
A blank map of Tennessee to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Utah Template
A blank map of Utah to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Vermont Template
A blank map of Vermont to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Pennsylvania Template
A blank map of Pennsylvania to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Rhode Island Template
Download a printable blank map of Rhode Island to use during geography and Ocean State history lessons.