Reference Maps

Reference Maps include a variety of map types that show the boundaries and names of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data. In some cases, the name is only in the form of a geographic code, such as a census block number. Some types of reference maps include geographic features and their identifiers that are coincident with the boundary. Examples are roads and water features. Reference maps can include additional features such as railroads to aid users in orienting themselves to the area depicted on the map.

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Census Reference Maps

Reference Maps From the 2010 Census, Census 2000 and the 1990 Census

American Indian/Alaska Native/Hawaiian Home Land Block Maps - 2000
American Indian Tribal Census Tract Maps - 2000
Block Maps - 2010 | 2000 | 1990
P.L.94-171 County Block Maps - 2010 | 2000
Local Census Offices with Type of Enumeration Area - 2010
Reapportionment Map - 2010 [PDF]
School District Maps - 2010
Tract Maps - 2010 | 2000 | 1990
P.L.94-171 Voting/Legislative Districts - 2010 | 2000

General Reference Maps

State/County Wall Map of the United States - 2010 | 2003
State-based County Outline maps (page-size) - Description 2000 | 1990
State/County Subdivision Outline Maps (page-size) - 2000
The American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States Wall Map - 2010 | 2000
Census Regions and Divisions of the United States - [PDF] or [Text]

Congressional Districts

Metropolitan Areas

Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Wall Maps -
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003
State-based Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas maps (page-size) - 2004 | 2003
New England City and Town Area Wall Maps - 2006 | 2003
State based Metropolitan Areas maps (page-size) - 1999
U.S. based Metropolitan Areas maps (page-size) - 1999
Metropolitan Areas of the United States and Puerto Rico (wall map) - 1999
New England Metropolitan Areas (wall map) - 1999

Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs)

Super-Public Use Microdata Area (Super-PUMA) Maps (1-percent sample):
Description 2000
Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA) Maps (5-percent sample):
Description 2000
More Information about Public Use Microdata Areas