Can You Identify These U.S. Cities from a Map Detail?

By: Kennita Leon
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Can You Identify These U.S. Cities from a Map Detail?
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About This Quiz

We're guessing you either love geography or love learning new things. Or maybe you simply  love your country. Welcome to the ultimate U.S. cities map detail challenge! Do you know which city is located within a triangle, which city is near three lakes, which city is right on the Pacific and which city is on an island? If you're a geography whiz, this quiz is definitely for you. 

So, we're going to give you hints that you can only find on a map. They include directions, such as northeast and southwest, locations such as other cities, lakes and rivers and oceans, and maybe even other countries. Your job is to use those clues to guess which major city we're talking about. And if that still isn't enough, we've left hints as to which state each city is located in. The quiz contains questions about cities from states all across the country, so don't think we're going to make it easy for you and ask only about New York, California, Texas, Georgia and Florida. 

So if you think you're up to the challenge of guessing these cities based on a single clue, let's get started with this quiz! And don't let your country down. 

It is one of the southernmost parts of the state of New York.
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It is one of the southernmost parts of the state of New York.
Davenport
Boulder
New York City
This global power city is coined the most crowded city in the United States. With over 800 spoken languages, its food and culture are heavily influenced by its immigrants.
Pueblo
Chicago
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It's located south of Lake Michigan.
Chicago
As the third most populous city in the U.S., it is home to the Chicago Cultural Center, prominent architecture and more.
Cambridge
Hillsboro
Carlsbad
San Antonio
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It borders Mexico.
San Antonio
As Texas' first chartered civil settlement, it was founded as a Spanish mission. San Antonio is home to historical landmarks, museums and Texas' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pasadena
Salem
Rochester

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It is northeast of Cincinnati.
Baton Rouge
Boise
Reno
Columbus
Columbus is the capital of Ohio. Its economy thrives on education, government, banking, aviation and various other sectors.
Kansas City
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The Missouri River runs through it.
Buffalo
Davenport
Richmond
Kansas City
This city sits on the western border of Missouri. Kansas City is renowned for its breweries and cuisine, specifically its unique style of barbecue.
Honolulu
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It's between Kauai and Maui.
Carlsbad
Honolulu
Honolulu is popular for its culture, traditions and cuisine, and is the westernmost city of the United States. It is historically famous for the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Cambridge
Pueblo

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Portland
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It borders the Pacific Ocean.
Portland
It has a reputation as one of the most perilous port-cities worldwide. Portland is often recognized as an environmentally conscious city and has been crowned the City of Roses.
Boulder
Tallahassee
Lakewood
Atlanta
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It's located between Chattanooga and Macon.
Fort Lauderdale
Hillsboro
Atlanta
As a major center of the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta has a diverse economy with media operations, information technology and business services as chief sectors. Beware - many roads are named Peachtree.
Hartford
Memphis
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It's north of Jackson.
Pasadena
Odessa
Shreveport
Memphis
This city, on the Mississippi River, is particularly celebrated for its influential music such as blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash recorded albums here.

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Charleston
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This one touches the Atlantic Ocean.
Charleston
As the oldest South Carolinian port city, it is well-defined by its colonial residential areas, cobbled streets and horse-drawn carriages.
Carlsbad
Jersey City
Plano
Dallas
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It's next to Fort Worth and Arlington.
Cambridge
Dallas
This commercial and historical center is recognized as a place of importance, due to its role in the cotton and oil industries and its location along several railroad lines.
Richmond
Pueblo
Nashville
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It's between Huntsville and Evansville.
Nashville
Situated in the state of Tennessee, Nashville is famous for legendary country music venues. Don't miss the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Davenport
Hillsboro
Salem

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Oklahoma City
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It is south of Wichita and southwest of Tulsa.
Rochester
Baton Rouge
Boulder
Oklahoma City
It is recognized for its cowboy culture and is home to many professional sporting teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. Be sure to visit Bricktown and enjoy the river walk.
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It's between Charleston and Jacksonville.
Savannah
Separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River, Savannah was established in 1733. It offers picturesque vistas, manicured parks and historical architecture.
Lakewood
Cambridge
Odessa
Pittburgh
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This one is southeast of Cleveland.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is located at the intersection of three rivers in the western part of Pennsylvania. It is the home of several golden age sites, including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Irving
Boise
Reno

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Orlando
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It's near Lake Kissimmee.
Buffalo
Orlando
This central Floridian city has numerous famous tourist destinations. Don't miss Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, which includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Lafayette
Jersey City
New Orleans
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It's near Lake Borgne, Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain.
Tallahassee
Carlsbad
New Orleans
New Orleans is known for its exhilarating nightlife, pulsating music and delectable cuisine that is attributed to its French, African and American influences.
Pueblo
Anaheim
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It's San Diego's and Los Angeles' neighbor.
Hartford
Hillsboro
Plano
Anaheim
In 1857, the city of Anaheim was established by fifty German families. At present, it is well-liked for its theme parks, such as the Disneyland Resort, which opened its doors in 1955.

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Cleveland
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It's on Lake Erie.
Lansing
Cleveland
Cleveland is located on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. The city features three major sports teams - the Indians, the Cavaliers and the Browns.
Lakewood
Fort Lauderdale
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This is the city just northeast of St. Petersburg.
Pasadena
Rochester
Tampa
This city is renowned for its museums and cultural offerings. It is situated on Tampa Bay, the west coast of Florida, near the Gulf Coast of Mexico.
Boulder
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It's right next to Aurora and north of Pueblo.
Denver
Denver is located east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It's nicknamed "the Mile High City" due to its one-mile altitude above sea level.
Shreveport
Salem
Irving

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Dallas, San Antonio and Houston form a triangle around it.
Richmond
Davenport
Austin
Austin, the capital of Texas, is an economic and cultural center, well-known for its varying genres of music, parks and lakes.
Cambridge
Baltimore
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Washington, D.C., is to the south.
Baltimore
This major historical seaport city is the birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was inspired by the Battle of Baltimore in 1812.
Hillsboro
Boise
Reno
Houston
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Austin and San Antonio are to its west.
Lansing
Pueblo
Houston
Houston offers numerous attractions, from the renowned Houston Grand Opera to the Johnson Space Center and other historical buildings.
Boulder

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Philadelphia
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It's south of Allentown and east of Harrisburg.
Riverside
Buffalo
Plano
Philadelphia
This iconic city is known for the victorious run of Sylvester Stallone in the classic film "Rocky" on the staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Also visit the Liberty Bell.
El Paso
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It's between New Mexico and the actual Mexico.
Tallahassee
El Paso
El Paso, a city in the west of Texas, has been crowned the safest large city in the United States more than once, receiving the All-America City Award. The city has many natural wonders and art galleries.
Carlsbad
Salem
Tuscon
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It's close to Mexico and south of Phoenix.
Hartford
Tucson
This Arizonian city is bordered by several mountain ranges, including the Santa Catalinas. It's sunny nearly every day.
Richmond
Rochester

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Cinncinatti
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It's south of Dayton and north of Lexington, Kentucky.
Cambridge
Cincinnati
This city was a major music recording center and home to numerous recording studios, which assisted with careers of legends such as James Brown and Lonnie Mack. Check out the mural of Brown.
Lakewood
Davenport
Miami
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It's south of Fort Lauderdale.
Miami
This city has rich Cuban influence and is home to the glamorous neighborhood of South Beach, prominent for its white sand, nightlife and surfside hotels.
Lafayette
Odessa
Pasadena
San Diego
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It's north of Baja California.
Baton Rouge
Hillsboro
San Diego
This city is occasionally called "the birthplace of California." San Diego is located on the Pacific coast of the state and is famous for its warm climate, parks and beaches.
Fort Lauderdale

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Salt Lake City
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It's right next to Great Salt Lake, which it is name after.
Salt Lake City
Utah's capital city, Salt Lake City, is enclosed by the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake. Watch for the Osmonds, if you're old enough to remember them.
Shreveport
Boise
Irving
Oakland
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It's just southeast of San Fran.
Tallahassee
Lakewood
Pueblo
Oakland
Located in California on the eastern side of San Francisco Bay, this city features redypted Victorian structural designs, theatres, restaurants, bars, galleries and more. Enjoy the seafood.
Long Beach
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It's between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Jersey City
Salem
Long Beach
Long Beach has several tourist attractions, such as the RMS Queen Mary ship museum and the waterfront Aquarium of the Pacific, consisting of touch tanks and a shark lagoon.
Plano

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Seattle
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It's between Vancouver and Tacoma.
Reno
Seattle
Seattle has numerous large technology companies, including Microsoft and Amazon. You can't miss its iconic futuristic Space Needle.
Rochester
Buffalo
Las Vegas
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It's next to the cities of Paradise and Henderson.
Carlsbad
Richmond
Fort Lauderdale
Las Vegas
This illustrious resort city has vibrant nightlife, round-the-clock casinos and a four-mile long strip of extravagant displays and replicas of iconic landmarks. Viva Las Vegas!
San Jose
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It's south of Oakland and north of Salinas.
Lansing
San Jose
San Jose is bordered by a major technology hub. Visit the downtown historic district that has architectural landmarks and Spanish Colonial restoration structures.
Cambridge
Davenport

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Boston
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It's north of Providence.
Jersey City
Boulder
Irving
Boston
Boston was founded in 1630 and played an instrumental role in the American Revolution. Have some chowder and explore the historical areas.
Los Angeles
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It's between Thousand Oaks and Inglewood.
Baton Rouge
Rochester
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the epicenter of the United States' film industry, with attractions such as the Walk of Fame, the Hollywood sign and numerous television studios. You must have a car to get around.
Boise
Washington, D.C.
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It's next to Arlington, Alexandria and Baltimore.
Carlsbad
Richmond
Hillsboro
Washington, D.C.
Named in honor of President George Washington, this city is officially called the District of Columbia. It is the capital of the United States, but it is not part of any state.

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San Fransisco
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It's west of Oakland and on the Pacific.
Cambridge
Davenport
San Francisco
As northern California's commercial and cultural center, this city is home to some of the world's major high tech companies and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. You might leave your heart there.
Lakewood
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