Map of North America in 1 AD (1 CE)
In 1 CE the atlas maps 3 states and empires with territory in North America. The largest by mapped territory was Mayan City-States, at about 198,040 km², followed by Zapotec Civilization. The map below is set to 1 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 3
- Largest
- 198,040 km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 5
- Longest Established
- 500 BCE – 1 CE
Map of North America in 1 CE
Borders are drawn for 1 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1 CE
Mayan City-States
247 BCE – 849 CEThe Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. Known by its ancient temples and glyphs (script), the civilization is also noted for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system.
Mapped extent in 1 CE: 198,040 km²
Zapotec Civilization
500 BCE – 895 CEThe Zapotec civilization is an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in Mesoamerica. Archaeological evidence shows that their culture originated at least 2,500 years ago.
Mapped extent in 1 CE: 69,768 km²
Teotihuacan
50 BCE – 704 CETeotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of modern-day Mexico City.
Mapped extent in 1 CE: 5,674 km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1 CE
3 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
| # | State | Mapped area | Dates | Modern countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayan City-States | 198,040 km² | 247 BCE – 849 CE | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize |
| 2 | Zapotec Civilization | 69,768 km² | 500 BCE – 895 CE | Mexico |
| 3 | Teotihuacan | 5,674 km² | 50 BCE – 704 CE | Mexico |
1 CE by Region
1 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in North America in 1 CE?
- The atlas maps 3 states in North America in 1 CE. The largest by mapped territory were Mayan City-States, Zapotec Civilization, Teotihuacan.
- What was the largest empire in North America in 1 CE?
- Mayan City-States had the largest mapped territory among states present in North America in 1 CE, about 198,040 km², followed by Zapotec Civilization (69,768 km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of North America look like in 1 AD?
- In 1 CE the map of North America was divided between 3 mapped states and empires. Mayan City-States held the largest territory, followed by Zapotec Civilization. Their borders covered parts of 5 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1 CE?
- 3. The map shows the states recorded in the atlas's dated border dataset for that year; states and peoples absent from that dataset are not shown.