Fifty States Map Packet
Cartography & Geography Series
United States 50-State Map Lab
Student Map Packet
5 Geographic Regions • 50 States
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Map Instructions: Each of the 50 states is marked with an identification number (1–50) and color-coded by region. Use this master map to complete the regional classification, capital matching, and master challenge activities in this packet.
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The 5 United States Regions Verify your regional groupings on Pages 2–5
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States 1–11 (11 States)
Southwest
States 12–15 (4 States)
Midwest
States 16–27 (12 States)
Southeast
States 28–39 (12 States)
Northeast
States 40–50 (11 States)
Section 1: 50-State Cartographic Reference Map Page 1 of 5
Activity 1 • Regional Geography
Grouping the 50 States by Region
Classification Task
Mission Directions: The United States is traditionally divided into five geographic regions based on location, climate, and terrain. Group all 50 states into their correct region below. Write the full state name on each blank line using the state number codes from the Master Map.
West Region (11 States) Map #1–11
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Southwest Region (4 States) Map #12–15
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Geographic Note: Known for arid deserts, plateaus, and the Grand Canyon.
Midwest Region (12 States) Map #16–27
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Southeast Region (12 States) Map #28–39
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Northeast Region (11 States) Map #40–50
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Regional Geography Check
1. Which two regions each contain 12 states?
2. Which region contains the smallest number of states (4)?
3. Which two states in the West region are non-contiguous?
4. Name the body of water bordering the Southeast region to the south:
Section 2: Regional Grouping & Classification Worksheet Page 2 of 5
Activity 2 • States & Capitals Lab
Eastern States: Names & Capitals Match
East Region Focus
Eastern Capitals Word Bank (23 Capitals) Match each capital city to its state below
• Albany • Annapolis • Atlanta • Augusta • Boston • Charleston • Columbia • Concord • Dover • Frankfort • Harrisburg • Hartford • Jackson • Little Rock • Montgomery • Montpelier • Nashville • Providence • Raleigh • Richmond • Tallahassee • Trenton • Baton Rouge
Northeast Region (11 States) Map #40–50
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Southeast Region (12 States) Map #28–39
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East Coast Geography Detective Challenge
A. Capital of the smallest state by land area (#46):
B. Capital city located on the Florida panhandle (#35):
Section 3: Eastern States & Capitals Matching Lab Page 3 of 5
Activity 3 • States & Capitals Lab
Central & Western States: Names & Capitals
West & Central Focus
Central & Western Capitals Bank (27 Capitals) Match each capital city to its state below
• Austin • Bismarck • Boise • Carson City • Cheyenne • Columbus • Denver • Des Moines • Helena • Honolulu • Indianapolis • Jefferson City • Juneau • Lansing • Lincoln • Madison • Oklahoma City • Olympia • Phoenix • Pierre • Sacramento • Saint Paul • Salem • Salt Lake City • Santa Fe • Springfield • Topeka
Midwest Region (12 States) Map #16–27
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West & Southwest (15 States) Map #1–15
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Western Geographic Feature Check
A. The "Mile High City" and capital of Colorado (#9):
B. Capital of the largest US state by land area (#10):
Section 4: Central & Western States & Capitals Lab Page 4 of 5
Activity 4 • Master Assessment
The 50 States & Capitals Master Challenge
Final Assessment
Final Demonstration of Mastery: Complete the comprehensive 50-state roster below from memory or using your completed regional lab notes. Each state corresponds to its official master map ID number (1–50).
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Verified
Cartographer Mastery Levels:
• Apprentice: 50–69 pts • Explorer: 70–84 pts • Master Cartographer: 95–100 pts
States Correct: ___ / 50 Capitals Correct: ___ / 50
Total Score ___ / 100
Section 5: 50 States & Capitals Master Cumulative Demonstration Page 5 of 5
