The manual collects and analyzes about 20,000 geographical names (toponyms) of the United States. The features of the toponymic system of the United States generated by the specifics of the geographical environment and the historical development of the country are considered. The work reflects the content of the special course "Toponymy of English-speaking countries," which for many years was read by the authors at the translation department of Pyatigorsk State University. For students and teachers of language universities.