# USA Regions & States **URL:** https://www.waze.com/discuss/c/wazeopedia/usa-wazeopedia/usa-wiki-regions-states/5357.md [Latest](https://www.waze.com/discuss/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.waze.com/discuss/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.waze.com/discuss/tags.md) --- ## [About the USA Regions & States category](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/about-the-usa-regions-states-category/381048)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/about-the-usa-regions-states-category/381048 "2025-04-02T19:32:06Z")
Every region and state is unique, and so they each have unique guidelines, resources, and needs. Any local guidance on a particular topic typically supersedes national guidelines. --- ## [Plains Region (PLN)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/plains-region-pln/379009)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/plains-region-pln/379009 "2025-03-01T02:35:58Z")
The Plains region includes: Iowa / Kansas / Minnesota / Missouri / Nebraska / North Dakota / South Dakota Each of these pages may have slightly different map guidance recommendations from the others in this region a… --- ## [New England Region (NER)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-england-region-ner/378990)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 6:06am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-england-region-ner/378990 "2019-03-07T06:06:23Z")
New England Region This page serves as the primary resource for editors of the New England region. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this region might deviate from the overall USA or … --- ## [Pennsylvania/Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/pennsylvania-resources/378637)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/pennsylvania-resources/378637 "2024-08-10T14:51:58Z")
Statewide Maps Some data sources are OK to use as reference. Some data have copyright/license agreements that prevents us from using them. US Census Bureau Maps for Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Counties Script – outlines… --- ## [Southeast Region (SER)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/southeast-region-ser/379033)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/southeast-region-ser/379033 "2025-02-26T04:05:51Z")
This page contains information related to editing Waze maps in the USA Southeast Region which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. It takes precedence over any more geographically localized state-level sub-pages to… --- ## [Northeast Region (NOR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/northeast-region-nor/378995)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/northeast-region-nor/378995 "2023-03-01T16:04:09Z")
:memo: Sections of this page are being overhauled as of Summer 2026 while state communities harmonize similarities in standards across the regions. Please reach out to the local community with any questions. The … --- ## [Pennsylvania](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/pennsylvania/378626)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/pennsylvania/378626 "2020-02-12T13:31:44Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Pennsylvania. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you h… --- ## [Colorado Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/colorado-mapping-resources/377867)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/colorado-mapping-resources/377867 "2015-11-26T02:05:27Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of Colorado. All guidance specific to Colorado can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include Arizona, California,… --- ## [Territories Region (ATR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/territories-region-atr/379027)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/territories-region-atr/379027 "2014-07-06T22:47:00Z")
The Territories region includes: American Samoa / Guam / Northern Mariana Islands / Puerto Rico / Virgin Islands Each of these pages may have slightly different map guidance recommendations from the others in this r… --- ## [Southwest Region (SWR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/southwest-region-swr/379026)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/southwest-region-swr/379026 "2014-07-04T15:40:22Z")
This page contains information related to editing Waze maps in the USA Southwest Region (SWR) which includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. This page contains all guidance specifi… --- ## [New York](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-york/378477)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-york/378477 "2015-02-17T01:48:31Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of New York. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall regional, USA, or worldwide guidelines. I… --- ## [New Mexico Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-mexico-mapping-resources/378462)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/new-mexico-mapping-resources/378462 "2015-02-26T09:16:09Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of New Mexico. All guidance specific to New Mexico can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include Arizona, Califor… --- ## [Mississippi](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mississippi/378226)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mississippi/378226 "2025-02-23T23:47:15Z")
Introduction Mississippi is a part of the South Central Region, which includes the states of: Arkansas / Louisiana / Mississippi / Oklahoma / Texas. Since this page is part of the the South Central Region harmonized… --- ## [Virginia](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/virginia/379094)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/virginia/379094 "2023-04-21T01:58:04Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Virginia. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you have … --- ## [Massachusetts](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/massachusetts/378224)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/massachusetts/378224 "2015-02-17T01:46:46Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Massachusetts. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you hav… --- ## [Great Lakes Region (GLR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/great-lakes-region-glr/379001)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/great-lakes-region-glr/379001 "2016-06-29T19:09:14Z")
Update this page This page serves as the primary resource for editors of the Great Lakes region. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this region might deviate from the overall USA or… --- ## [Illinois](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/illinois/378077)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 6:27pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/illinois/378077 "2015-10-19T18:27:02Z")
Update this page This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Illinois. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guid… --- ## [South Central Region (SCR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/south-central-region-scr/379032)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/south-central-region-scr/379032 "2025-03-02T09:01:03Z")
Welcome to the South Central Region (SCR) Wazeopedia. Below you will find information related to editing for Waze in the South Central Region, which includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, a… --- ## [West Virginia](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/west-virginia/379151)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/west-virginia/379151 "2023-04-21T01:56:41Z")
Introduction This page serves as the primary resource for editors of West Virginia. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidel… --- ## [Mid Atlantic Region (MAR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mid-atlantic-region-mar/378978)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/mid-atlantic-region-mar/378978 "2023-04-21T01:53:28Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of the Mid Atlantic region. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this region might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelin… --- ## [South Atlantic Region (SAT)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/south-atlantic-region-sat/379018)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/south-atlantic-region-sat/379018 "2019-10-06T20:01:55Z")
The South Atlantic region includes: Kentucky / North Carolina / South Carolina / Tennessee Each of these pages may have slightly different map guidance recommendations from the others in this region and other region… --- ## [Northwest Region (NWR)](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/northwest-region-nwr/378999)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/northwest-region-nwr/378999 "2014-07-04T15:43:57Z")
The Northwest region includes: Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington / Wyoming Each of these pages may have slightly different map guidance recommendations from the others in this region and other regions, … --- ## [California Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/california-mapping-resources/377832)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/california-mapping-resources/377832 "2014-12-26T17:13:58Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of California. All guidance specific to California can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include Arizona, Colorad… --- ## [Arizona Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/arizona-mapping-resources/377756)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/arizona-mapping-resources/377756 "2015-02-17T01:44:23Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of Arizona. All guidance specific to Arizona can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include California, Colorado, … --- ## [Utah Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/utah-mapping-resources/379059)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/utah-mapping-resources/379059 "2015-10-06T00:34:10Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of Utah. All guidance specific to Utah can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include Arizona, California, Colorad… --- ## [Nevada Mapping Resources](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/nevada-mapping-resources/378399)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/nevada-mapping-resources/378399 "2015-02-17T01:47:46Z")
This page is a supplemental mapping resource page for editors of Nevada. All guidance specific to Nevada can be found in the Southwest region wiki. Other states in the Southwest region include Arizona, California, Col… --- ## [Indiana](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/indiana/378111)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/indiana/378111 "2015-09-10T01:44:41Z")
Update this page This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Indiana. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guide… --- ## [District of Columbia](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/district-of-columbia/377933)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/district-of-columbia/377933 "2023-04-21T01:54:29Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of the District of Columbia region. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this district might deviate from the overall USA or worldwid… --- ## [Minnesota](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/minnesota/378223)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/minnesota/378223 "2015-02-18T06:17:19Z")
This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Minnesota. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you have… --- ## [Kentucky](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/kentucky/378155)
**Author:** [@USA\_Wazeopedia1](https://www.waze.com/discuss/u/USA_Wazeopedia1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2015, 11:50pm UTC](https://www.waze.com/discuss/t/kentucky/378155 "2015-04-15T23:50:48Z")
Update this page This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Kentucky. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guid… [Next page](https://www.waze.com/discuss/c/wazeopedia/usa-wazeopedia/usa-wiki-regions-states/5357.md?page=1)