US map details: state names, ZIPs, counties and places
US ZIP and county maps have separate controls for state outlines, the smaller boundaries and place names. Open Map details to show just the information your reader needs. You do not need to change the map type to hide a label.
States have their own row
Under Borders & labels, the States row controls the outer state outlines, their width and the large state names. These controls are independent of the ZIP codes or Counties row below. Hiding state labels does not hide the smaller labels.
Keep or hide the smaller labels
Use the Labels checkbox in the ZIP codes or Counties row. The Borders checkbox and Width selector affect only that smaller layer. County maps say Counties, not ZIP codes. Smaller labels keep their fitted sizes; zoom in when you need to inspect dense areas.
Change state colors and name size
Open State appearance in Map details. Choose a State border colour, a State name colour and use the State name size slider. For ZIP/county label colors, open Map Colours. These settings change lines and text, not your colored territories.
Add cities, towns and villages
In Places, choose Names and Dots for the levels you want. Names stay close to the correct dots; crowded place pairs are automatically thinned so they do not collide with other place names or dots. They may still overlap ZIP or county labels. Turn smaller place levels off for a cleaner overview.
Change place-name and dot colors
Use the Place names and Place dots color controls. They affect built-in settlement labels and dots, not ZIP numbers, county names or dots you added yourself. Turn on both Names and Dots for a paired display.
Show only your territories
Hide unassigned areas hides the uncolored detail polygons and clips supporting map detail to the colored areas. Show unassigned areas brings them back. If you clear the last territory, the full map remains available so you can start again. Hiding is not deleting.
What this looks like
Real US map controls and examples. Choose View larger to see the details.
The same state controls appear above the Counties row. Each layer has its own labels and outlines.
The dropdown identifies the map you are using and reminds you where the state controls are.