Landmarks and Waterways
Neighboring States
Cities of New York
Lakes and Rivers
Capital and Key Locations
100

This river flows southward past Albany and into New York City

Hudson River

100

This country borders New York to the north.

Canada

100

This is the capital of New York State

Albany

100

This lake borders both New York and Canada to the north

Lake Ontario

100

The star symbol on the map indicates this type of location.

Capital City

200

This mountain range is located in eastern New York.

Adirondacks

200

This state is directly east of New York (next to Adirondacks)

Vermont

200

This major city is known as the "Big Apple."

New York City

200

This river flows from the Adirondack Mountains to New York City, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Hudson River

200

Capital of NY

Albany

300

Known as one of the largest waterfalls in the world, it sits at the border with Canada.

Niagra Falls

300

This state borders New York to the south and is known for its beaches along the Atlantic Ocean.

New Jersey

300

this city is located to the right of the Finger Lakes  

Syracuse

300

This river joins the Hudson River near the state capital, Albany

Mohawk River

300

This lake forms part of the border between New York and Vermont

Lake Champlain

400

This large lake borders both New York and Vermont

Lake Champlain

400

This state to the east is known for its cities like Hartford and New Haven. (east of NYC / south of Massachusetts_

Connecticut

400

This city is located near Lake Erie and Niagara Falls

Buffalo

400

This ocean borders New York to the south, providing access for shipping and trade.

Atlantic Ocean

400

To travel from New York City to Long Island, which general direction would you head?

EAST

500

This mountain range in southeastern New York

Catskills Mountains

500

This state to the southwest shares a border with New York and is near Ithaca 

Pennsylvania

500

Which city is to the south of Lake Ontario and to the east of Niagara Falls?

Rochester

500

Buffalo, one of New York's largest cities, is located on the shore of this Great Lake.

Lake Erie

500

What is the highest peak in New York State, standing at 5,344 feet and located in the Adirondack Mountains?

Mt. Marcy