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US map maker: colour the states

Click states to colour a map of the United States, or shade it from a list - here in this tab, with nothing uploaded.

How to color a us map

  1. Click states to colour them, or type one per line: 'Texas, Visited'.
  2. Use different labels for different colours, or numbers to shade by value.
  3. Save the map as PNG or SVG.

Why this one stays private

State-by-state data is often sales territory, election work or client lists. The map is drawn here in the tab; the list you paste stays on your computer.

Questions

Can I use state abbreviations?

Yes - 'TX', 'CA' and 'NY' work the same as the full names, and 'DC' or 'Washington DC' for the District of Columbia.

Are Alaska and Hawaii on it?

Yes, moved in below the lower 48 as on most US maps. The small north-eastern states are labelled off the coast, where their names fit.

Can I shade states by a number?

Yes: 'Ohio, 11.8' shades the map light to dark, with a colour bar for the legend.

Can I use the map in my own work?

Yes, for anything, commercial work included. The map data is public domain (Natural Earth and the US Census Bureau); there is no watermark and no credit required.

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