Free Printable Blank Civil War Map
Free printable blank Civil War map in a classic antique style — just the outline of the states, ready for students to color and label the Union, the Confederacy, and the Border States.
A blank outline map for classroom use. Students can color the Union, the Confederacy, and the four Border States, then label the states from memory.
About This US Map
Free printable blank Civil War map in a classic antique style — just the outline of the states, ready for students to color and label the Union, the Confederacy, and the Border States.
The History Behind This Map
This blank Civil War map shows the outline of the United States as it was during the war years of 1861 to 1865. Use it to have students map out the two sides of the conflict for themselves.
The eleven Confederate states seceded from the Union, while the Northern and Western free states remained loyal. The four Border States — Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri — were slave states that stayed in the Union, and West Virginia broke away from Virginia in 1863 to join it.
How to Use
Print this map on standard US Letter paper (8.5" × 11") in landscape orientation for the best results. Click "Download PDF" for a print-ready file that automatically fits your page, or "Download PNG" for the high-resolution image file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this blank Civil War map?
Print it and have students color the Union states, the Confederate states, and the four Border States, then label each state. It works well as a quiz, a study aid, or a coloring activity for US history units.
Which states should students color for the Confederacy?
The eleven Confederate states were Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Everything else in the North and West was the Union, with Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri as the Border States.
Is this map free to print?
Yes. Download the print-quality version and print as many copies as you need for your classroom or homeschool — it's completely free.
