{"id":21349,"date":"2022-10-13T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T02:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/?p=21349"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:06:49","slug":"how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a US Map in Excel: Quick 2026 Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"While data can be worth a lot today, a visual representation of said data is worth even more. Let\u2019s face it, data, in itself, can get boring and difficult to understand. However, displaying values on a map can turn even the most complex geographical dataset into what\u2019s visually appealing and easy to understand. Thanks to Microsoft Excel, with a few button clicks and navigations, you can quickly create any map, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/fusioncharts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">states map<\/a>. In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to create a US map in Excel.\r\n\r\nBut before we dive into creating a states map, let\u2019s define a US map chart.\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#What_Is_A_US_Map_Chart\" title=\"What Is A US Map Chart?\">What Is A US Map Chart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#50_US_States_Map_Creation\" title=\"50 US States Map Creation\">50 US States Map Creation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Map_Setup\" title=\"Map Setup\">Map Setup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Regional_Graphics_Of_The_US\" title=\"Regional Graphics Of The US\">Regional Graphics Of The US<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Infographic_Charts_Creation_Of_The_US_Map_In_Excel\" title=\"Infographic Charts Creation Of The US Map In Excel\">Infographic Charts Creation Of The US Map In Excel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Creation_Process\" title=\"Creation Process\">Creation Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#US_Map_Dashboard_In_Excel\" title=\"US Map Dashboard In Excel\">US Map Dashboard In Excel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#VBA_Code_Automation\" title=\"VBA Code Automation\">VBA Code Automation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Limitations_Of_US_Map_In_Excel\" title=\"Limitations Of US Map In Excel\">Limitations Of US Map In Excel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-us-map-in-excel\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_US_Map_Chart\"><\/span>What Is A US Map Chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nA US map chart is a geographical data visualization tool. It provides organizations with US regional data types with the means to visualize spatial relationships. Using a US map chart, you can map specific metrics to different regions in the US.\r\n\r\nMap charts have specific use cases and require geographical data types. Geographical data types are datasets that include geographical regions, for example, states, postal codes, and countries. One such use case of this data type is to compare categories across different locations.\r\n\r\nTip: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/map-projections-accurate-true-size-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Projecting your maps&#8217; actual size<\/u><\/a>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_US_States_Map_Creation\"><\/span>50 US States Map Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nTo create a US map that includes its 50 states, you\u2019ll need a US map template you can manipulate according to your goals. Here&#8217;s a US map made of Excel shape icons from Spreadsheet Guru.\r\n\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/JDXV7cTxK9n0--eveSpeMceY4sJv-Mf0LakB29VuQcvQt08-WPNp8JvZaktJv9d7f3xQazQR18AORPgbNKxWnVxJ8APLLF5B6FVHijKyQEOr3wY2cZ7nZuYAwdfBbhnap22RkAw8XuzJ3tneDdPsZeNI1itClwZrcj9yXXoOcZyrNsqDPKS8KJPYDQ\" alt=\"us map in excel\" width=\"878\" height=\"502\" \/>\r\n\r\nRepresenting the 50 states as shape icons makes it easy to customize the US map template. You can include colors, borders, chart title, map labels, data labels, and whatever design you want to visualize, just as you would customize Excel\u2019s <em>native insert shapes<\/em>.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_Setup\"><\/span>Map Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nBefore leveraging the US map template above, let\u2019s define its formatting and features.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Group Name<\/strong>: The shape icons have a group name set to \u201cUnitedStates.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Individual Name<\/strong>: Each shape icon is set to a corresponding state name using the following naming method: \u201cState_two-letter abbreviation.\u201d For example, \u201cstate_CA\u201d for the shape icon that represents the state of California.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Border<\/strong>: All shapes, bar those representing Alaska and Hawaii, have a 0.25 white border.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTip: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/how-to-create-maps-with-my-javascript-charting-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Map creation with JS<\/u><\/a>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Graphics_Of_The_US\"><\/span>Regional Graphics Of The US<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nFor many use cases, viewing the entire US map with all 50 states is irrelevant. For example, if your datasets include only data from a specific region, you want to represent only that region. Showing the entire US map with data points in one secluded region can make it difficult for your audience to understand.\r\n\r\nSpreadsheet Guru also provides custom regional shapes.\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/TV0-BLldK8ftrFPLNWsjyghrk2heNTU506ahx-P7RxDb2khofVpxP_h9VpRDWU8kZBXbldUjSclhhqh1EjHz0Yo4rrSP7X2BV07IfnXg3Ue2leCJvGrIBZAIgLHoWd3RDiJMDDEAvosnvQnMOEAAHdHNc2-un5sCQltfHNxcDuRRXxaFo9nZQrauvg\" \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infographic_Charts_Creation_Of_The_US_Map_In_Excel\"><\/span>Infographic Charts Creation Of The US Map In Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nSince our US map templates are fully customizable, we can get really creative with infographics. Let\u2019s create one using the steps below.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creation_Process\"><\/span>Creation Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nWe\u2019ll create an infographic using the regional shape templates as a backdrop. Since we already have our regional shapes, we only need to customize and include ranges to create our infographic.\r\n<h4>Customized Lines<\/h4>\r\nThe lines of the example below have the following features:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Weight = 2.25 pt<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dash = Square Dots<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Circular End Point<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Ranging The Map<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Choose an Excel range, then copy it<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose the destination cell location<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toggle the Paste Menu, and select Linked Picture from the drop-down menu<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Move your linked picture to the desired spot<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/f_aMx96fbJQh2M4qwVb191d4bwFz_7fTes0etwx2FEKf8BYQ6evLRtu1ghbWLpIxupHGS1ZMnb4CgwQVEFfbqGO2tdnjmCFRiIuxR905fR72zRDbiIOq3we19_0VgQ7gUGweWNgE4R6xydNIbjek-pC99eT2-ajBgQPOVzS-WdsxPJMkXyIy5Fn5Tg\" alt=\"US map dashboard in Excel\" width=\"775\" height=\"486\" \/>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_Map_Dashboard_In_Excel\"><\/span><strong>US Map Dashboard In Excel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nMap dashboards are essential data visualization tools for representing data in a more appealing and easy-to-understand manner. Using a few lines of Visual Basic code, we can create interactive Excel dashboards. Our Excel map chart template offers many dashboard opportunities, such as highlighting regions and hiding specific data.\r\n\r\nLet&#8217;s look at one such example.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VBA_Code_Automation\"><\/span>VBA Code Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nTo highlight states, we need an Excel table that users can interact with. Since the shape icons have names with state abbreviations, we can easily create a table that maps the shape icons to the real states.\r\n\r\nNext, we add a data visualization list that triggers a highlight color on and off when users select \u201cYes\u201d or delete the \u201cYes\u201d value.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s a sample code from Spreadsheet Guru that does this:\r\n<pre class=\"lang:basic\">Sub UpdateStateGraphic()\r\n\r\n'PURPOSE: Update Highlighting Within United States Map Chart\r\n\r\n'SOURCE: www.thespreadsheetguru.com\r\n\r\nDim shpUnitedStates As Shape\r\n\r\nDim shpHighlight As Shape\r\n\r\nDim tblStates As ListObject\r\n\r\nDim cell As Range\r\n\r\nDim HighlightColor As Long\r\n\r\n\/\/'Determine Highlight Color\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0Set shpHighlight = ActiveSheet.Shapes(\"HighlightColor\")\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0HighlightColor = shpHighlight.Fill.ForeColor.RGB\r\n\r\n\/\/'Reset All States\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0Set shpUnitedStates = ActiveSheet.Shapes(\"UnitedStates\")\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0shpUnitedStates.Fill.ForeColor.RGB = RGB(208, 206, 206)\r\n\r\n\/\/'Loop through each row in the table and color states that are flagged\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0Set tblStates = ActiveSheet.ListObjects(\"Table_States\")\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0For Each cell In tblStates.DataBodyRange.Columns(4).Cells\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If cell.Value = \"Yes\" Then\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ActiveSheet.Shapes(cell.Offset(0, -1).Value).Fill.ForeColor.RGB = HighlightColor\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0End If\r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0Next cell\r\n\r\nEnd Sub<\/pre>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_Of_US_Map_In_Excel\"><\/span>Limitations Of US Map In Excel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhile creating a US map in Excel can be as easy as downloading templates and customizing accordingly, Excel\u2019s built-in map features aren&#8217;t completely comprehensive.\r\n\r\nFor starters, Excel map charts cannot plot low-level details like longitude\/latitude and street address mapping. It also does not support multi-dimensional detail. So, you can only have one-dimensional map charts.\r\n\r\nAlso, to add new map data, you need to connect to the Bing map service. Therefore, you need an internet connection.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWith business agility increasingly a prerequisite for success, quickly understanding and interpreting data is crucial. Creating a US map in Excel is one way to visualize geographical datasets, thus making it easy for users to understand and interpret data.\r\n\r\nHowever, Excel charts&#8217; features are limited. For more extensive and limitless map chart features, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/dev\/map-guide\/list-of-maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>FusionCharts mapping lists<\/u><\/a>.\r\n<pre class=\"lang:basic\"><\/pre>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While data can be worth a lot today, a visual representation of said data is worth even more. Let\u2019s face it, data, in itself, can get boring and difficult to understand. However, displaying values on a map can turn even the most complex geographical dataset into what\u2019s visually appealing and easy to understand. 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