US State Maps Teaching Resources
Explore printable US State maps made just for teachers! This collection is stocked with a map of every state in the country from Alabama to Wyoming, and you'll find blank templates that can easily be adapted for your lesson plans.
Whether you're teaching about the capitals of all 50 states or you're just looking for a map of your own state to teach kids about the different regions and geographic features, we've got you covered.
We didn't stop there! Our teacher team has complied some handy US state facts to go along with your next geography lesson. Read on for a list of US state capitals you can use for your lesson on capitals, plus fun facts about each state and more!
What Are the US Capitals? Tips for Teaching All 50 to Kids
Learning each of the capitals of all 50 states can be challenging for students, so we suggest breaking the list down into manageable chunks so kids can get to know no more than 10 or 12 at a time.
That's why we've broken our list of US capitals down by region of the country!
Northeastern US Capitals
- Connecticut — Hartford
- Maine — Augusta
- Massachusetts — Boston
- New Hampshire — Concord
- New Jersey — Trenton
- New York — Albany
- Pennsylvania — Harrisburg
- Rhode Island — Providence
- Vermont — Montpelier
Mid-Atlantic State Capitals
- Delaware — Dover
- Maryland — Annapolis
- Virginia — Richmond
- West Virginia — Charleston
Southeastern State Capitals
- Alabama — Montgomery
- Florida — Tallahassee
- Georgia —Atlanta
- Kentucky — Frankfort
- Mississippi — Jackson
- North Carolina — Raleigh
- South Carolina — Columbia
- Tennessee — Nashville
Midwest State Capitals
- llinois — Springfield
- Indiana — Indianapolis
- Iowa — Des Moines
- Kansas — Topeka
- Michigan — Lansing
- Minnesota — St. Paul
- Missouri — Jefferson City
- Nebraska — Lincoln
- North Dakota — Bismarck
- Ohio —Columbus
- South Dakota — Pierre
- Wisconsin — Madison
Southwest State Capitals
- Arkansas — Little Rock
- Louisiana — Baton Rouge
- Oklahoma — Oklahoma City
- Texas — Austin
- Arizona — Phoenix
Western State Capitals
- Colorado — Denver
- Idaho — Boise
- Montana — Helena
- Nevada — Carson City
- New Mexico — Santa Fe
- Utah — Salt Lake City
- Wyoming — Cheyenne
West Coast State Capitals
- California — Sacramento
- Oregon — Salem
- Washington — Olympia
- Alaska — Juneau
- Hawaii — Honolulu
What Is the State Bird in Each State?
You've got a lot to remember between the actual curriculum and well ... every administrative task. Do you remember the state bird in each state? We hear you.
Seven states share the same state bird — the northern cardinal — but others have chosen a wide variety of feathered friends to honor ... and for teachers to keep track of. That's why our teacher team pulled together this handy list of the state bird for each of the 50 states to help you out.
- Alabama — Yellowhammer
- Alaska — Willow ptarmigan
- Arizona — Cactus wren
- Arkansas — Northern mockingbird
- California — California quail
- Colorado — Lark bunting
- Connecticut — American robin
- Delaware — Delaware blue hen
- Florida — Northern mockingbird
- Georgia — Brown thrasher
- Hawaii — Nene (Hawaiian goose)
- Idaho — Mountain bluebird
- Illinois — Northern cardinal
- Indiana — Northern cardinal
- Iowa — Eastern goldfinch
- Kansas — Western meadowlark
- Kentucky — Northern cardinal
- Louisiana — Brown pelican
- Maine — Chickadee
- Maryland — Baltimore oriole
- Massachusetts — Black-capped chickadee
- Michigan — American robin
- Minnesota — Common loon
- Mississippi — Northern mockingbird
- Missouri — Eastern bluebird
- Montana — Western meadowlark
- Nebraska — Western meadowlark
- Nevada — Mountain bluebird
- New Hampshire — Purple finch
- New Jersey — Eastern goldfinch
- New Mexico — Greater roadrunner
- New York — Eastern bluebird
- North Carolina — Northern cardinal
- North Dakota — Western meadowlark
- Ohio — Northern cardinal
- Oklahoma — Scissor-tailed flycatcher
- Oregon — Western meadowlark
- Pennsylvania — Northern cardinal
- Rhode Island — Rhode Island red
- South Carolina — Carolina wren
- South Dakota — Ring-necked pheasant
- Tennessee — Northern mockingbird
- Texas — Northern mockingbird
- Utah — California gull
- Vermont — Hermit thrush
- Virginia — Northern cardinal
- Washington — Willow goldfinch
- West Virginia — Northern cardinal
- Wisconsin — American robin
- Wyoming — Western meadowlark
What Is the State Flower in Each State?
We didn't want to stop at birds. Learning the state flower is a big part of learning about your state for elementary students, and once again, there are states that have made things easier with a common pick (five states all chose the rose, for example, while at least two states have opted for the mountain laurel and another two chose goldenrod).
Still, we know there's a lot more on your plate than simply tracking these state symbols. That's why we've put together this handy list of the state flower for all 50 states in the union:
- Alabama — Camellia
- Alaska — Forget-me-not
- Arizona — Saguaro cactus blossom
- Arkansas — Apple blossom
- California — California poppy
- Colorado — Rocky Mountain columbine
- Connecticut — Mountain laurel
- Delaware — Peach blossom
- Florida — Orange blossom
- Georgia — Cherokee rose
- Hawaii — Hawaiian hibiscus
- Idaho — Syringa (Mock orange)
- Illinois — Violet
- Indiana — Peony
- Iowa — Wild rose
- Kansas — Sunflower
- Kentucky — Goldenrod
- Louisiana — Magnolia
- Maine — White pine cone and tassel
- Maryland — Black-eyed Susan
- Massachusetts — Mayflower
- Michigan — Apple blossom
- Minnesota — Pink and white lady's slipper
- Mississippi — Magnolia
- Missouri — Hawthorn
- Montana — Bitterroot
- Nebraska — Goldenrod
- Nevada — Sagebrush
- New Hampshire — Purple lilac
- New Jersey — Violet
- New Mexico — Yucca flower
- New York — Rose
- North Carolina — Dogwood
- North Dakota — Wild prairie rose
- Ohio — Scarlet carnation
- Oklahoma — Oklahoma rose
- Oregon — Oregon grape
- Pennsylvania — Mountain laurel
- Rhode Island — Violet
- South Carolina — Yellow jessamine
- South Dakota — Pasque flower
- Tennessee — Iris
- Texas — Bluebonnet
- Utah — Sego lily
- Vermont — Red clover
- Virginia — Dogwood
- Washington — Coast rhododendron
- West Virginia — Rhododendron
- Wisconsin — Wood violet
- Wyoming — Indian paintbrush
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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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Outline of Texas - Printable Blank Map
A blank map of Texas to use during Geography lessons.
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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.
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Blank Map of South Carolina Template
Use this printable blank map of South Carolina to during geography and Palmetto State history lessons.
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Blank Map of South Dakota Template
A blank map of South Dakota to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of North Dakota Template
A blank map of North Dakota to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Ohio Template
A blank map of Ohio to use during Geography lessons.
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Blank Map of Oklahoma Template
A blank map of Oklahoma to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of Oregon Template
A blank map of Oregon to use during Geography lessons.
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Map of North Carolina Template
A blank map of North Carolina to use during Geography lessons.
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Blank Printable Map of New York
A blank printable map of New York State to use during Geography lessons.