Maps of my state crossword: crossword puzzle for Grade 2, page 1 preview

Crossword puzzle · History, Civics & Social Studies

Maps of my state crossword · Grade 2

Solve a crossword of up to 9 words about maps of my state from kid-friendly clues. Builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grade 2 · ages 7 to 8
Hard
15 to 20 minutes
1 page
Free

Goes with the game Mapmaker Quest.

The answer key is a separate page for grown-ups. Sign in to download it.

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The crossword clues

Directions: Read each clue and write the answer in the grid, one letter in each box.

Across
5 Box that explains what a map's symbols mean (6)
6 Drawing that shows north, south, east and west (7, 4)
8 Body of water with land all around it (4)
9 One of the 50 parts of the USA, such as Ohio or Texas (5)
Down
1 Famous place that helps people find their way (8)
2 Area where places share something in common (6)
3 Long stream of water, often a blue line on a map (5)
4 Line where one state ends and another begins (6)
7 Shows how map distance compares to real distance (5)

What your child practices

Your child builds vocabulary, spelling and reading for meaning.

Grades and ages: Grade 2, ages 7 to 8
Time: About 15 to 20 minutes
Subject: History, Civics & Social Studies
Level: Hard for Grade 2
Answer key: Yes, for grown-ups who sign in
Printing: 1 page, US Letter or A4, low-ink option
Updated: October 15, 2026

How to use it

Read the first across clue together so the format is clear. Use a pencil so mistakes rub out easily, and check every answer at the end. It is one of the harder sheets for Grade 2, best once the basics of the topic are secure.

An answer key comes with it as a separate page that grown-ups download after signing in.

Tip for grown-ups: Use the letter count after each clue and any crossing letters when a clue gets stuck.

Done on paper? A grown-up can record it on the child's page in PlayOwl; downloading alone doesn't count as finished.