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Kentucky Map

Discover the rolling hills and rivers of the Bluegrass State with these Kentucky map created to support focus, state recognition, and spatial understanding.

The printables are delivered as a high-quality PDF for easy A4 printing at home or in school and pair well with a light-up tracing pad.

Part of the Maps collection, Last updated on Fri, 30 May 2025 11:13:36 GMT.

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US Map with Kentucky Shaded and State Names

Black-and-white map of the United States with Kentucky highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation.
Black-and-white map of the United States with Kentucky highlighted using diagonal shading. Each state is labeled with its official two-letter abbreviation. | zuzuzi.com

US Map with Kentucky Shaded

Black-and-white map of the United States with Kentucky highlighted using diagonal shading.
Black-and-white map of the United States with Kentucky highlighted using diagonal shading. | zuzuzi.com

What is Kentucky?

Kentucky is a state in the southeastern United States, bordered by Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Missouri. Its capital is Frankfort, and its largest city is Louisville, known for the Kentucky Derby and a strong connection to bourbon culture and bluegrass music.

The state is home to the Appalachian Mountains in the east, fertile farmland in the central region, and the vast Mammoth Cave system underground. Forests, rivers, and hills give Kentucky a rich and varied landscape.

The state population is approximately 4.5 million (as of July 2024).

How to say Kentucky in different languages?

  • English: Kentucky
  • French: Kentucky
  • Spanish: Kentucky
  • Arabic: كنتاكي
  • German: Kentucky
  • Chinese: 肯塔基州
  • Japanese: ケンタッキー州
  • Korean: 켄터키
  • Portuguese: Kentucky
  • Italian: Kentucky
  • Hindi: केंटकी
  • Russian: Кентукки
  • Turkish: Kentucky

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why aren’t Alaska and Hawaii in their real location on the map?

On this map, Alaska and Hawaii have been moved to keep all the states together in one compact image. In reality, Alaska is far to the northwest of the continent, above Canada, and Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from California. This repositioning is a common layout trick to make the map easier to read.

Are these maps ideal for coloring?

Yes, these maps use black borders only with no fill background, making them perfect for coloring activities with crayons or markers.

What materials do I need to use these maps?

Just print them and use crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Lamination and dry-erase markers can make them reusable.