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A map of Antarctica in 1926, with American regions (in dark blue) at their greatest extent.
While the United States has had Antarctic interests since the continent's discovery in 1820, it did not establish any Antarctic colonies until the fall of Russian Antarctica in the early 20th Century.
American Antarctic possessions:
- American Antarctic Zone — 1918-1922
- Not an official political entity. An area of former Russian land which was under the direct administration of the United States Military.
- Byrdia — 1922-1986
- Palmeria — 1922-1978
- South Pole — 1950
- Briefly under de facto American Military administration from its creation on January 1st to the inauguration of Director-General Krug on January 19th, 1950.
Countries in a Compact of Free Association with the United States:
- Byrdia — 1986-present