All state maps
Select a state to view its outline and county map. Washington, D.C., is included as a federal district for reference.
The maps here use the same boundary source and drawing method for every state, which makes them easy to browse as a set. The outline version shows the outside edge of the state; the county version adds internal county or equivalent lines. Both are available as scalable SVG files, so the line work stays sharp when enlarged or printed.
The shapes are generalized from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 cartographic boundary files at 1:5,000,000 scale. Generalization reduces detail along coastlines and borders. For local measurements, parcel questions, or detailed navigation, use a source prepared for that purpose. Our map types guide explains the difference between outline, county, road, and topographic maps.
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Choosing a state map
Start with the blank outline when you want an uncluttered state shape for a worksheet, presentation, or geographic comparison. Choose the county-level map when local administrative divisions matter. County names are not printed inside the shapes, so the map remains legible at common print sizes; each state page provides the names in an alphabetical list. Alaska’s records include boroughs and census areas, Louisiana uses parishes, and Washington, D.C., is a single county equivalent.
Each state page offers both SVG and PNG files. Open an SVG in a browser or place it in compatible editing software when you need to resize a map. Choose PNG for applications that accept ordinary images. The printing guide explains how to avoid clipping and how to retain the Census source with a copy.
Comparing maps across states
Individual maps are fitted to the same image frame, but they are not drawn at one shared physical scale. A small state may appear nearly as wide on its own page as a large state does on another. Use the land and water area attributes on the state pages for numerical comparisons, and use the national overview to compare broad shapes at a common scale for the contiguous states. Alaska and Hawaii are placed in separate insets there for legibility.
The division count beside each state name is the number of records in the Census 2025 county cartographic file. It includes county-equivalent areas where the Census Bureau uses them. If your work depends on a specific local boundary, download the official geographic data or consult the relevant state or local GIS authority. The generalized maps here are intended for broad reference and display.