Printable emergency map of your area

Phones die, cell networks go down and GPS can't load a map without data. A paper map in your kit still works. Enter your ZIP code to print three maps of your area.

Reviewed October 2026

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Make your map useful

• Mark it up after printing. Circle your home, your meeting places, the nearest hospital and any shelters your county has announced. Highlight two different ways out of your neighborhood, in case one road is blocked.
• Use the grid. The lettered columns and numbered rows let you tell someone exactly where you are on the same map: "We're at C4, by the school."
• Keep it dry. Fold it into a zip-top bag in your emergency kit, and keep a copy in the car.
• Add your plan. Our evacuation plan guide explains how to choose meeting places and routes.

For longer trips: state road maps and full topo maps

These maps cover the area around you. For an evacuation that could take you farther, keep a state highway map too. Many state transportation departments give official maps away for free, by mail or at welcome centers. For hiking-style detail of a wider area, the U.S. Geological Survey offers its full-size US Topo maps as free PDFs through TopoView.

About these maps

The maps are U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps from The National Map, which are in the public domain. They show roads, place names, rivers and terrain, but they may not show the newest roads or every street name. Before you rely on a route, check it against your county's evacuation information. Your ZIP code is looked up in your browser and isn't sent to us; the location marker is the center of your ZIP code area, or your device's location if you use that button.