Printable Blank Map of Israel
Delineating all 6 administrative districts (mehozot) across 22,145 square kilometers of the Levant, this blank vector map captures Israel from the Mediterranean coastal plain east to the Jordan River and south through the Negev Desert to the Red Sea. Projected in Israel TM Grid (EPSG:2039), it provides clean coordinate geometry for Dead Sea rift studies, Galilee mapping, and district labeling.
About this Blank Map of Israel
This printable blank map represents Israel on the authentic Israel 1993 / WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 3 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Capital City Marker (Jerusalem), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Israel | Sovereign Country |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 6 Districts (National Boundary Outline) | Outline only; internal borders not drawn |
| Primary Capital City | Jerusalem | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | Israel TM Grid (EPSG:2039) | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | Israel 1993 / WGS84 | SOI / EPSG:2039 (Survey of Israel) |
Israel at a Glance
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- First-level divisions
- 6 Districts
This printable map shows the national outline of Israel with the capital, Jerusalem, marked. Internal districts borders are not drawn, which makes it a good base for students to sketch them in from an atlas.
Geography Notes: Israel
Survey of Israel (SOI) & The Israel TM Grid (ITM)
The Survey of Israel standardizes national spatial data under the Israel Transverse Mercator (ITM) projection.
Centered on 35°12'16.261"E on the GRS80 ellipsoid, EPSG:2039 applies false coordinates of 219,529.584 m east and 626,907.390 m north to maintain scale distortion below 1:10,000 across Israel's narrow 290-mile north-south extent.
Conformal parameters maintain metric integrity along the Mediterranean coast and down the dramatic Jordan Rift Valley to the Dead Sea (-430 m, Earth's lowest land point).
EPSG:2039 preserves sub-meter precision across coastal dunes and hyper-arid Negev desert plateaus.
The Coastal Plain vs The Negev Desert & Dead Sea Rift
Israel is characterized by extreme geographical contrasts within a compact territory.
The Mediterranean Coastal Plain houses over 70% of the nation's 9.8 million residents, anchored by the Tel Aviv metropolitan district.
The Southern District covers 14,231 square kilometers as the largest administrative district (over 64% of the country), encompassing the arid triangle of the Negev Desert down to Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba.
The Southern District encompasses nearly two-thirds of Israel's land area, containing unique erosion craters (makhteshim) like Makhtesh Ramon.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Israel
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Israel:
The Jordan Rift Valley & Dead Sea Drainage Lab
Objective: Trace the Dead Sea transform fault rift and map freshwater systems.
Materials: Printed blank map of Israel, blue and brown fine-tip pens, physical relief atlas.
- Trace the Jordan River flowing south from the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) to the hypersaline Dead Sea.
- Label the Dead Sea as the lowest dry land elevation on Earth (-430 m).
- Locate Jerusalem in the Judean Mountains as the historic capital.
The Six Administrative Districts Lab
Objective: Label the 6 administrative districts and analyze population density.
Materials: Printed Israel district outline map, colored pencils.
- Label the 6 districts: Northern, Haifa, Central, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Southern.
- Highlight the Southern District as the largest district by land area.
- Locate the port city of Eilat at the southern tip on the Red Sea.
The 3 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 3 synchronized variations of Israel from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Israel. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Capital City (Jerusalem)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Jerusalem using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
3. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Israel Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
What is the largest district by land area in Israel?▼
The Southern District (capital: Beersheba) is the largest district at 14,231 square kilometers, covering roughly 64% of the country’s total territory.
What is the lowest point in Israel shown on this map?▼
The shore of the Dead Sea along the eastern border is the lowest dry land elevation on Earth, sitting at approximately 430 meters (1,410 ft) below sea level.
What projection is used for this blank map of Israel?▼
This map is rendered in Israel Transverse Mercator (ITM / Israel 1993, EPSG:2039), the official geodetic standard mandated by the Survey of Israel.