How good are you at naming all 50 states? When I was in school, I had to memorize them. It’s a great exercise for learning US geography, and these days there are more ways to learn your states than ever, including these free, printable blank US maps. You can grab any or all of these free maps and learn the states yourself — or help your kid with their studies.
The free, printable blank United States maps on this page are great for homeschool geography lessons, test revision, USA-themed decorations, free coloring activities for kids for Independence Day and other patriotic celebrations, and for any other occasion where you need a blank map of the USA. We hope you find them helpful!
We have everything from a blank US map printable showing just the outline of each state to maps of the USA with the state names, state capitals, and premade worksheets and map quizzes. Plus, you'll find a free printable poster map of the United States of America in red, white, and blue.
Scroll down for all of our free, printable US maps. Click on the image or text-link to download your letter-size printable PDF. These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Can you remember all the state names or state abbreviations? Test yourself by filling in this free blank US map template. It's an outline map of the United States, so you'll need to learn all the state names to fill it in!
Free Printable Blank US Map
Can you spell the name of every state? Check your work by referring to this blank map of the US with full state names. Or use this map to help you learn the location of the 50 states in your homeschool geography lessons.
Printable Map of USA
(with State Names)
Do you know what all the state abbreviations stand for on a blank US map? Test yourself with this America outline map showing all the state abbreviations and see if you can list all the state names in full!
Printable Outline Map of the United States of America
(with State Abbreviations)
Ready to put your knowledge to the test? This map includes numbered spaces so you can try to fill in the names of every state. When you’re done, check your answers with the provided answer key.
Printables US States Map Quiz
Printables US States Map Quiz - Answer Key
Take your learning even further with this free blank US map that lists not just the states, but also the capitals. You can try to learn all of the capitals so you really know your way around the country. Then use the worksheet to test your knowledge! (Don’t worry, we’ve also included an answer key.)
Printable US Map with Capitals
Printable US Map with Capitals Worksheet
Printable US Map with Capitals Worksheet - Answer Key
Looking for a printable map of the USA? You can pin this free US map in a classroom or use it as a decoration during an event. Plus it will help you learn the state names so you can fill out your blank US map!
To achieve a store-bought quality poster, we recommend printing out your poster onto quality thick paper, matte photo paper, or card stock.
Free Printable US Map Printable Poster
(Red, White, Blue)
You can make study time into a fun game with these blank US states maps. Use our maps of the USA to teach your children while keeping them engaged. For example, you could try a game of “How many US states can you identify on a blank map?” Let your kid take their best guess, then challenge them to study and try to beat their “high score.”
The same goes for our free United States maps that include capitals! You might even compete against your child to see which of you knows more capitals off the top of your head. The great thing about our free blank US maps is that you can print out as many as you like and keep trying to beat your best score for as long as it takes.
Then proudly display your work! These free, printable blank US maps can be so much more than study aids. Hang them on the fridge to show off your work, or get cute and crafty and use them for a Fourth of July party or similar celebration.
Pack your bags, it's time to learn about the rest of the world. Whether you're a US local or you're visiting from another continent, you're sure to discover somewhere new among our printable blank maps:
Looking for more USA map-themed activities? Take a look at our fabulous collection of free, printable Fourth of July coloring pages to help you celebrate American Independence Day. There are plenty of stars and stripes, American flags, exploding fireworks, and fun summertime pictures to color in. There are even some more detailed 4th of July coloring sheets for older kids and adults to color in!
Your kids might also enjoy our USA-themed word searches:
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