Map of the United States (USA) – States, Regions & Location Guide

Map of the United States (USA) – States, Regions & Location Guide

This page provides a map of the United States with a clear overview of states, major regions, key cities and geographic context. It is designed for general reference, education and travel planning.

Also referred to as the United States of America (USA), this map page covers the lower 48 states together with Alaska and Hawaii.

Quick Answer:

The United States is located in North America between Canada and Mexico, with coastlines on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It has 50 states and a federal district, with major cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.

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Tip: This map is centered on the contiguous United States. Alaska and Hawaii are referenced in the page content below.

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This map highlights the United States within North America, including its state layout, coastlines and major population centres.

Where Is the United States Located?

The United States is located in North America. It borders Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

  • North: Canada
  • South: Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico
  • East: Atlantic Ocean
  • West: Pacific Ocean

States of the United States

The United States has 50 states and a federal district, Washington, D.C.. Below is a quick state list by commonly used regional groupings.

Northeast

  • Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Midwest

  • Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

South

  • Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

West

  • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Major Regions of the United States

These regional groupings are widely used in education, media and travel references, although exact definitions can vary by source.

  • Northeast: historic and urban corridor including Boston, New York City and Philadelphia
  • Midwest: Great Lakes and central states including Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis
  • South: Southeast and Gulf states plus Texas, including Atlanta, Miami and Houston
  • West: Pacific Coast, Mountain West, Southwest, plus Alaska and Hawaii, including Los Angeles, Seattle and Denver

Major Cities in the United States

  • Washington, D.C. — national capital
  • New York City — New York
  • Los Angeles — California
  • Chicago — Illinois
  • Houston — Texas
  • Miami — Florida
  • Seattle — Washington
  • San Francisco — California
  • Boston — Massachusetts

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United States Map FAQs

  • Where is the United States located?
    The United States is located in North America between Canada and Mexico.
  • How many states are in the United States?
    The United States has 50 states plus the federal district of Washington, D.C.
  • What is the capital of the United States?
    Washington, D.C. is the national capital.

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