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Legends of Call of Duty: The 30 best maps in the history of the series

Author : Joseph Mar 20,2025

Call of Duty, a cultural icon in online arcade shooters, has set an unparalleled standard over two decades. Its legacy includes a vast array of maps, each the stage for countless intense battles. This list showcases 30 of the franchise's best maps, a trip down memory lane for Call of Duty veterans.

Table of Content

  • Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)
  • Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)
  • Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
  • Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
  • Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)
  • Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)
  • Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)
  • London Docks (WWII, 2017)
  • Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
  • Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)
  • Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
  • Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)
  • Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Express (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Summit (Black Ops, 2010)
  • Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
  • Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)
  • Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)
  • Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)
  • Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)
  • Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

Payback (Black Ops 6, 2024)

PaybackImage: warzoneloadout.games

A multi-level mansion nestled in the Bulgarian mountains provides a perfect setting for intense firefights and diverse gameplay. Its compact size offers a balanced experience for all playstyles, with intricate architecture allowing for both strategic ambushes and skillful escapes.

Ocean Drive (Black Ops 6, 2024)

Ocean DriveImage: codmwstore.com

Inspired by iconic 80s action films, Ocean Drive features gunfights amidst luxurious hotels and flashy cars. The contrast between open streets and confined interiors makes it suitable for a wide range of game modes.

Crown Raceway (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

Crown RacewayImage: reddit.com

This fast-paced map unfolds amongst garages, stands, and pit areas, transforming into a chaotic racetrack of gunfire. The unique design and dynamic combat create a thrilling experience, where even skilled players experience fluctuating kill/death ratios.

Moscow (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

MoscowImage: callofduty.fandom.com

Experience the harsh beauty of Cold War-era Moscow, with battles raging through concrete buildings, marble halls, and metro stations. The map balances tactical and aggressive playstyles, offering diverse environments from narrow alleys to expansive boulevards.

Farm 18 (Modern Warfare II, 2022)

Farm 18 CoD MWImage: callofdutymaps.com

An abandoned military training base deep within a forest, centered around a concrete training ground that becomes a fierce battle zone. Partially destroyed buildings, narrow corridors, and hidden paths offer numerous opportunities for aggressive players.

Miami (Black Ops Cold War, 2020)

Miami Black Ops Cold WarImage: callofdutymaps.com

Immerse yourself in the vibrant 1980s Miami underworld, with neon signs reflecting on wet asphalt, nightclubs, and palm trees. The map combines narrow streets and wide boulevards, catering to a variety of tactical approaches.

Ardennes Forest (WWII, 2017)

Ardennes Forest WWIIImage: callofduty.fandom.com

Experience the brutal reality of a World War II battlefield, amidst snowy forests, trenches, and ruined buildings. The map's symmetrical design creates intense and unforgiving combat.

London Docks (WWII, 2017)

London Docks WWIIImage: callofdutymaps.com

Explore the grim atmosphere of war-torn London, with dark alleys, wet cobblestones, and industrial architecture. Narrow alleys offer ambush opportunities, while spacious warehouses and docks provide strategic vantage points.

Turbine (Black Ops II, 2012)

Turbine Black Ops IIImage: callofdutymaps.com

This expansive map, set across canyons, features vertical gameplay, open spaces, and hidden routes for flanking maneuvers. The central turbine offers both cover and potential traps.

Plaza (Black Ops II, 2012)

Plaza Black Ops IIImage: callofduty.fandom.com

Battle through a futuristic metropolis in Plaza, with upscale clubs, neon signs, and narrow alleys providing diverse cover options. Stairs, balconies, and glass storefronts add to the dynamic gameplay.

Overgrown (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

Overgrown Call of Duty 4 Modern WarfareImage: callofduty.fandom.com

An overgrown abandoned village with ruined buildings and excellent sniper positions, perfect for tactical gameplay and stealth engagements.

Meltdown (Black Ops II, 2012)

Meltdown Black Ops IIImage: callofdutymaps.com

Set within a nuclear power plant, Meltdown features strategically important areas and multiple routes, with a central reactor complex ideal for close-quarters combat and flanking attacks.

Seaside (Black Ops 4, 2018)

Seaside Black Ops 4Image: callofdutymaps.com

A seaside town with a mix of open squares and narrow alleyways, providing opportunities for both long-range and close-quarters combat.

Crossfire (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

Crossfire Call of Duty 4 Modern WarfareImage: callofdutymaps.com

A war-torn city with a long central street flanked by ruined buildings and sniper nests, offering options for both long-range and close-quarters combat.

Karachi (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Karachi Modern Warfare 2Image: callofdutymaps.com

The chaotic layout of Karachi, with dusty streets and abandoned buildings, allows for ambushes, close-quarters combat, and flanking maneuvers.

Estate (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Estate Modern Warfare 2Image: callofdutymaps.com

A luxurious mansion on a hill overlooking a forest, offering both indoor fortified positions and outdoor cover for surprise attacks.

Dome (Modern Warfare 3, 2011)

Dome Modern Warfare 3Image: callofduty.fandom.com

A compact map centered around a ruined dome, perfect for fast-paced, aggressive gameplay where reflexes and timing are crucial.

Favela (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Favela Modern Warfare 2Image: news.blizzard.com

A densely packed Brazilian slum with narrow corridors and hidden passages, ideal for ambush attacks and close-quarters combat.

Express (Black Ops II, 2012)

Express Black Ops IIImage: callofduty.fandom.com

A busy train platform with a moving train adding to the dynamic and dangerous gameplay.

Summit (Black Ops, 2010)

Summit Black OpsImage: callofduty.fandom.com

A snowy mountain base with various routes and tight corridors, offering a mix of open and closed-off areas.

Highrise (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Highrise Modern Warfare 2Image: callofduty.fandom.com

A skyscraper map with cramped offices and open rooftop areas, perfect for sniper duels and surprise attacks.

Crash (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

Crash Call of Duty 4 Modern WarfareImage: callofdutymaps.com

An urban map with three main lanes of combat and ruined buildings offering tactical possibilities.

Standoff (Black Ops II, 2012)

Standoff Black Ops IIImage: callofduty.fandom.com

A small town ideal for ambushes and diverse combat styles.

Raid (Black Ops II, 2012)

Raid Black Ops IIImage: reddit.com

A modern mansion in Los Angeles, balancing close-quarters and long-range combat.

Hijacked (Black Ops II, 2012)

Hijacked Black Ops IIImage: callofduty.fandom.com

A luxury yacht offering intense, close-quarters combat.

Shipment (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, 2007)

Shipment Call of Duty 4 Modern WarfareImage: reddit.com

A tiny map perfect for chaotic, close-range combat.

Firing Range (Black Ops, 2010)

Firing Range Black OpsImage: callofduty.fandom.com

A military training ground suitable for mid-range battles and various playstyles.

Terminal (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Terminal Modern Warfare 2Image: callofdutymaps.com

An airport map blending spacious terminals and narrow corridors.

Rust (Modern Warfare 2, 2009)

Rust Modern Warfare 2Image: callofduty.fandom.com

A miniature desert map with an oil rig, perfect for intense, close-quarters duels.

Nuketown (Black Ops, 2010)

Nuketown Black OpsImage: 3dhunt.co

A small, dynamic map known for its fast-paced skirmishes.

These 30 maps represent iconic locations in Call of Duty history, each offering unique gameplay experiences. Whether you prefer close-quarters combat or tactical long-range engagements, this list offers something for every player.

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