Printable Tectonic Plates Map

A world map of all 52 PB2002 plates. Turn the names of the 20 major and minor plates on for a labeled map, or off for a blank one.

Last updated 11 October 2026

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Plate data: Bird (2003), PB2002, converted by Hugo Ahlenius, Nordpil (ODC-By 1.0). Land: Natural Earth (India POV).

About this sheet

Grade band: Grades 6 to 8 (ages 11 to 14), our estimate. It also works for a high school review.
License: free for classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
Data: plate outlines from the PB2002 model by Peter Bird (2003), ODC-By 1.0. Land from Natural Earth, public domain.
PDF: use "Print or save as PDF" and pick "Save as PDF" in the print dialog. The page prints in landscape with only the map.