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Big to Small

How are states divided up into smaller areas?

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Map of the United States with capital cities

Think about your state and all the people living in it. How is your state divided? When someone asks you where you're from, you might first name your state, but then you might also include the name of your city. If the person is familiar with your city, you might tell him or her the area you live in or your neighborhood. Click on the images below to see how Colorado can be divided into smaller areas.

State of Colorado
Closeup of a map of Denver with red push pin
denver neighborhood map
denver neighborhood map
Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver

Where do you live? Start big and travel to your backyard.