Maps of every U.S. state
Browse clear state outlines and county maps based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 cartographic boundary files. Choose a state, view its map, or download an SVG for printing and study.
50 states
plus Washington, D.C.
Browse state maps
See the full state directoryEach state page has an outline map and a version with county or equivalent divisions. The maps show administrative boundaries. They do not include roads, terrain, cities, or live conditions.
What the maps show
The colored shape traces the Census Bureau’s generalized cartographic boundary for a state. The county version adds the county boundaries or equivalent divisions supplied in the same 2025 series. A blank outline is useful for labeling exercises and broad geographic reference; the county version is useful when you need to see how a state is divided for local government or Census reporting.
These maps are designed for viewing and ordinary printing. A boundary on a small-scale map is simplified so it stays readable. It should not be used to settle a property line, confirm a voting precinct, or navigate a route. For more detailed topographic information and downloadable USGS maps, use the USGS National Map .
Our state and county outlines come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 Cartographic Boundary Files , at the 1:5,000,000 scale. We transform those published coordinates into SVG images and give the source on every state page. The map types guide explains which version fits common uses and where to find official data for a more detailed project.
To find a particular state, open the alphabetical directory. Each entry leads to the map preview, both downloadable files, a short explanation of what the lines mean, and the source details needed when citing or sharing an image.
Download the format that fits your work
Every state page offers SVG and PNG downloads for both map versions. SVG is useful when you need to resize the drawing while keeping its lines crisp. PNG is a fixed image that fits common documents and presentations. The two formats contain the same boundary information; the PNG does not add roads or place names. Our printing guide covers paper orientation, sizing, and a source line to keep with a shared map.
What the national map leaves out
The overview above shows the 48 contiguous states at one scale and places Alaska and Hawaii in separate insets. It does not show Washington, D.C., as a distinct shape because it would be too small at that scale. The district page gives it a full-size outline. Individual state maps also fit each state to its own frame, so their apparent sizes should not be used to compare land area. State pages provide the area attributes from the same Census file when a numerical comparison is useful.