Map of the United States: Quick Facts

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A map of the states, boundaries, and capital cities of the United States, along with the bodies of water and other countries surrounding the U.S.

Topographic map of the United States showing major landforms and elevation changes. Mountain ranges such as the Rockies, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, and Appalachians are shaded to indicate higher elevations, while plains, plateaus, and lowlands are depicted in lighter colors. Major rivers, lakes, and geographic features are labeled, and Alaska and Hawaii are included in insets.

Map of the Northeast, including New England and the Middle Atlantic states

Map of the Southeastern United States, including major cities and terrain features

Map of the Midwest, including major cities and terrain features

Map of the Southwest, including cities and major terrain features

Map of the Western United States, including cities and major terrain features

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