US State Silhouettes

Fifty states, stripped of their names, neighbors and borders: nothing left but the outline each one cuts on the map. A few are unmistakable, but the boxy ones out West will keep you guessing. How well do you really know the shape of America?

Geography · 50 answers · medium · 10 minutes to play

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