Northeast
The geography of Northeastern United States contains the rugged coastline of Maine, the island of Manhattan and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Southeast
The geography of Southeastern United States varies is very diverse -- from the swamps of the Louisiana to the everglades in Florida.
Midwest
The geography of Midwestern United States is quite varied and contains the following great lakes: Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Superior.
Lakes & Swamps
From Lake Michigan to the Okefenokee Swamp in Louisiana the United States lakes and swamps are vary in size and location.
Rivers & Waterways
Rivers and waterways of the United States vary greatly in size and significance -- from the Willamette River in Oregon to the Hudson River in New York.
Map of the United States
Take a closer look at the United States of America with this interactive map. Or discover other detailed maps about the 50 states.
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Deserts & Valleys
The United States deserts and valleys include the brightly colored rock formations of the Painted Desert and Imperial Valley. Learn more about the deserts and valleys in the United States.
- Death Valley
Death Valley is an arid, desolate region in Inyo County, California. - Mojave Desert The Mojave Desert is an arid region in southern California.
- Painted Desert Painted Desert is an arid region in northeastern Arizona noted for its brightly colored rock formations.
- Central Valley Central Valley is a lowland region in central California.
- More Deserts and Valleys
National Parks & Landmarks
The United States is famous for its dedication to its national parks and monuments. Explore sites like the Grand Canyon and historical landmarks like the Washington Monument.
- National Monuments Fossil beds, ancient ruins and war monuments are just a few historic landmarks you'll explore on our National Monuments page. Find unique vacation spots, indulge your curiosity and learn some history as you plan your next trip.
- Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park is in southwestern Texas in an area where the Rio Grande makes a 90-degree bend, for which the park was named.
- Arlington National Cemetary Arlington National Cemetery is a United States government burial ground in Virginia.
- Broadway Broadway is a famous commercial street that runs the length of New York City.
- Buck Island Reef National Monument Buck Island Reef National Monument is one of the nation's few underwater parks with both a barrier island and one of the Caribbean's most beautiful barrier reefs.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park is near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
- Central Park Central Park is a municipal park in the center of Manhattan in New York City.
- Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park is a massive canyon in northwestern Arizona.
- Hawaii Volcanoes The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a national park on the island of Hawaii.
- Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave National Park is on the Green River in central Kentucky.
- Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is a huge statue on Liberty Island in the New York harbor that was a gift to the United States from France.
- Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic highway in Virginia and North Carolina.
- Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is a nature and wildlife preserve in the western United States.
- Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park lies on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range in east-central California.
- More National Parks & Monuments
- Hawaiian Volcanoes (Video) Watch this video about Hawaiian volcanoes.
Other Physical Features
Explore some of the other famous physical geographical features of the United States, including Glacier National Park to Niagara Falls.
- Glacier National Park The Glacier National Park is in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Montana.
- Gulf Coastal Plain The Gulf Coastal Plain is the low-lying area that borders the Gulf of Mexico, from Florida to the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Muir Glacier The Muir Glacier is a glacier of southeastern Alaska.
- Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a waterfall on the border between the United States and Canada.
- Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor is a landlocked body of water on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
- Puget Sound Puget Sound is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Washington.
- More Physical Features
- Hawaiian Volcanoes (Video) Hawaiians have learned to revere volcanoes that continue to reshape their homeland.
- Kilauea: A Volcano Lab (Video) The Hawaiian volcano Kilauea has been erupting non-stop since 1983 providing an ideal natural laboratory.
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Southwest
The geography of the Southwestern United States is rugged and diverse. Discover all of the states within the southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
West
The geography of Western United States encompasses California's major cities to the volcanic islands of Hawaii and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
Islands & Coastal Regions
The islands and coastal regions of the United States range from the island of Martha's Vineyard to the rocky island of Alcatraz.
Mountains & Ranges
The mountain ranges in the United States are as varied as they are famous. Explore the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains and other mountain ranges.
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