Lakes and rivers make up only 0.002 percent of New Mexico’s total surface area–the lowest water-to-land ratio of all fifty states. Most of New Mexico’s lakes are human-made reservoirs.
Capital Santa Fe
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,117,522
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New Mexico Landsat State Mosaic
Lakes and rivers make up only 0.002 percent of New Mexico’s total surface area–the lowest water-to-land ratio of all fifty states. Most of New Mexico’s lakes are human-made reservoirs.
Capital Santa Fe
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,117,522
Pennsylvania Landsat State Mosaic
The first commercial oil well in the United States was drilled by Edwin Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Pennsylvania produced nearly half of the world’s supply of oil until the Texas oil boom in 1901.
Capital Harrisburg
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 13,002,700
The first commercial oil well in the United States was drilled by Edwin Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Pennsylvania produced nearly half of the world’s supply of oil until the Texas oil boom in 1901.
Capital Harrisburg
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 13,002,700
Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic
Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is the “Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.
Capital Nashville
Image Source Landsat 8
Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is the “Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.
Capital Nashville
Image Source Landsat 8
Alabama Landsat State Mosaic
Alabama is the only state in the country that contains all of the major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products.
Capital Montgomery
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,024,279
Alabama is the only state in the country that contains all of the major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products.
Capital Montgomery
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,024,279
California Landsat State Mosaic
The highest and lowest points in the continental United States are located within 100 miles of each other in California: Mount Whitney (14,494 feet) and Death Valley (282 feet below sea level).
Capital Sacramento
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 39,538,223
The highest and lowest points in the continental United States are located within 100 miles of each other in California: Mount Whitney (14,494 feet) and Death Valley (282 feet below sea level).
Capital Sacramento
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 39,538,223
Massachusetts Landsat State Mosaic
Plymouth Rock is the legendary stepping stone of the Pilgrims’ arrival in what is now Massachusetts. It sits on the shore of Plymouth Harbor at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and is actually no bigger than a coffee table.
Capital Boston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,029,917
Plymouth Rock is the legendary stepping stone of the Pilgrims’ arrival in what is now Massachusetts. It sits on the shore of Plymouth Harbor at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and is actually no bigger than a coffee table.
Capital Boston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,029,917
Missouri Landsat State Mosaic
The largest earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.
Capital Jefferson City
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 6,154,913
The largest earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.
Capital Jefferson City
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 6,154,913
North Dakota Landsat State Mosaic
Since 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, has been recognized as the geographical center of North America. A 15-foot tall rock obelisk, flanked by poles flying the United States and Canadian flags, marks the location.
Capital Bismarck
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 779,094
Since 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, has been recognized as the geographical center of North America. A 15-foot tall rock obelisk, flanked by poles flying the United States and Canadian flags, marks the location.
Capital Bismarck
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 779,094
Oregon Landsat State Mosaic
Crater Lake, in south-central Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and was formed in the remains of an ancient volcano. The lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
Capital Salem
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,237,256
Crater Lake, in south-central Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and was formed in the remains of an ancient volcano. The lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
Capital Salem
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,237,256
Atlanta Surface Temperature
Animation comparing a natural color Landsat 8 satellite image of Atlanta, GA with satellite-based surface temperatures. Buildings and impervious surfaces trap heat, leading to higher temperatures in urban areas - a phenomenon generally referred to as the Urban Heat Island effect.
Animation comparing a natural color Landsat 8 satellite image of Atlanta, GA with satellite-based surface temperatures. Buildings and impervious surfaces trap heat, leading to higher temperatures in urban areas - a phenomenon generally referred to as the Urban Heat Island effect.
Arizona Landsat State Mosaic
Arizona is blessed with many natural wonders including the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell/Rainbow Bridge, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Meteor Crater, and Superstition Mountain.
Capital Phoenix
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,151,502
Arizona is blessed with many natural wonders including the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell/Rainbow Bridge, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Meteor Crater, and Superstition Mountain.
Capital Phoenix
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,151,502
Delaware Landsat State Mosaic
Delaware is known as the “First State,” because it was the first of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the United States Constitution.
Capital Dover
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 989,948
Number of Pixels 5,788,036
Delaware is known as the “First State,” because it was the first of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the United States Constitution.
Capital Dover
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 989,948
Number of Pixels 5,788,036
Louisiana Landsat State Mosaic
Louisiana is the only state with a large population of Cajuns, descendants of the Acadians who were driven out of Canada in the 1700s because they would not pledge allegiance to the King of England.
Capital Baton Rouge
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,657,757
Louisiana is the only state with a large population of Cajuns, descendants of the Acadians who were driven out of Canada in the 1700s because they would not pledge allegiance to the King of England.
Capital Baton Rouge
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,657,757
Maine Landsat State Mosaic
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine is the easternmost point in the 48 conterminous states. The first structure was built in 1808 by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The current brick lighthouse was built in 1858.
Capital Augusta
Image Source Landsat 8
The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine is the easternmost point in the 48 conterminous states. The first structure was built in 1808 by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The current brick lighthouse was built in 1858.
Capital Augusta
Image Source Landsat 8
Mississippi Landsat State Mosaic
Hernando DeSoto, a Spanish explorer, discovered the Mississippi River in 1540. It is the largest river in the United States and is the country’s chief waterway. Its nickname is “Old Man River.”
Capital Jackson
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,961,279
Hernando DeSoto, a Spanish explorer, discovered the Mississippi River in 1540. It is the largest river in the United States and is the country’s chief waterway. Its nickname is “Old Man River.”
Capital Jackson
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,961,279
Oklahoma Landsat State Mosaic
Oklahoma has the largest Native American population of any state. Many of the 250,000 American Indians living in Oklahoma are descended from the original 67 tribes who inhabited Indian Territory. Oklahoma is tribal headquarters for 39 tribes.
Capital Oklahoma City
Image Source Landsat 8
Oklahoma has the largest Native American population of any state. Many of the 250,000 American Indians living in Oklahoma are descended from the original 67 tribes who inhabited Indian Territory. Oklahoma is tribal headquarters for 39 tribes.
Capital Oklahoma City
Image Source Landsat 8
South Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston harbor marks the site of the first hostilities of the Civil War in April, 1861.
Capital Columbia
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,118,425
Number of Pixels 89,542,287
Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston harbor marks the site of the first hostilities of the Civil War in April, 1861.
Capital Columbia
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,118,425
Number of Pixels 89,542,287
Washington Landsat State Mosaic
Mount St. Helens in southeast Washington erupted on May 18, 1980. The volcano and 110,000 acres of surrounding land are now part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Capital Olympia
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,705,281
Mount St. Helens in southeast Washington erupted on May 18, 1980. The volcano and 110,000 acres of surrounding land are now part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Capital Olympia
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,705,281
Wisconsin Landsat State Mosaic
Wisconsin has more than 15,000 lakes. It also has 7,446 streams and rivers, which if placed end to end would stretch nearly 27,000 miles–more than enough to circle the globe at the equator.
Capital Madison
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,893,718
Wisconsin has more than 15,000 lakes. It also has 7,446 streams and rivers, which if placed end to end would stretch nearly 27,000 miles–more than enough to circle the globe at the equator.
Capital Madison
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,893,718
Wyoming Landsat State Mosaic
Wyoming is home to the country’s first official national park–Yellowstone, the country’s first national forest–Shoshone, and the country’s first national monument–Devil’s Tower.
Capital Cheyenne
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 576,851
Wyoming is home to the country’s first official national park–Yellowstone, the country’s first national forest–Shoshone, and the country’s first national monument–Devil’s Tower.
Capital Cheyenne
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 576,851
Lidar Scan of South Dakota Capitol Building
This Lidar scan shows the South Dakota Capitol Building in Pierre, South Dakota.
The EROS Cal/Val Center of Excellence (ECCOE) provides system and data quality research in support of the USGS National 3D Elevation Program.
This Lidar scan shows the South Dakota Capitol Building in Pierre, South Dakota.
The EROS Cal/Val Center of Excellence (ECCOE) provides system and data quality research in support of the USGS National 3D Elevation Program.