Test Your Geography Skills: Can You Pair These Big Cities With Their States?

Phoenix is located in which state?

Think you have the United States fully memorized? While finding Los Angeles or New York is second nature, matching other major hubs to their actual state lines gets surprisingly tricky. Between border-straddling metro areas, shared names, and unexpected state lines, even regular road-trippers miss a turn. We've lined up 40 significant American cities—from ocean ports to prairie hubs—to see if you can place them on the right side of the border. With close neighbors and famous copycats in the mix, a perfect 40/40 requires sharp eyes. Let's see where you land!