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Map of the western United States with state outlines and a variety of colors, with a legend
RCMAP 2024 Bare Ground Departure Ecological Potential image
RCMAP 2024 Bare Ground Departure Ecological Potential image
RCMAP 2024 Bare Ground Departure Ecological Potential image

An image of the Rangeland Condition Monitoring Assessment and Projection (RCMAP) 2024 Bare Ground Departure Ecological Potential (EP). Full 2024 EP dataset: https://www.mrlc.gov/rangeland-viewer/ 

A map of a coastline with various shades of greens, browns, blues and reds on the land
Annual NLCD land cover classification for 2024 for Bay County, Florida
Annual NLCD land cover classification for 2024 for Bay County, Florida
Annual NLCD land cover classification for 2024 for Bay County, Florida

This map shows the Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover classifications for 2024 for Bay County, Florida. Annual NLCD is produced by the U.S. Geological Survey.

A table of the overall land cover agreement including alternative reference label from 1985 -2023 for Annual NLCD.
Overall Agreement for Collection 1.0 of Annual NLCD
Overall Agreement for Collection 1.0 of Annual NLCD
Overall Agreement for Collection 1.0 of Annual NLCD

Overall agreement (OAa) and standard error (SEa) (%) between Annual NLCD CU 1.0 at Anderson Level 1 land cover classes and primary (most likely) or alternate (but could be) land cover labels for CONUS, 1985-2023.

Overall agreement (OAa) and standard error (SEa) (%) between Annual NLCD CU 1.0 at Anderson Level 1 land cover classes and primary (most likely) or alternate (but could be) land cover labels for CONUS, 1985-2023.

A landcover map of the lower 48 with the reference and validation sample plots highlighted.
Reference And Validation Collection 1.0 sample plots
Reference And Validation Collection 1.0 sample plots
Reference And Validation Collection 1.0 sample plots

Locations of the 8,360 plots included in the reference dataset that were used in the accuracy assessment of Annual NLCD CU 1.0 (1985 – 2023). Each plot includes primary (most likely) and alternate (but could be) land cover type calls for 1984 – 2023.  

Locations of the 8,360 plots included in the reference dataset that were used in the accuracy assessment of Annual NLCD CU 1.0 (1985 – 2023). Each plot includes primary (most likely) and alternate (but could be) land cover type calls for 1984 – 2023.  

Landsat 9 Image of the Beaufort Sea shoreline at the Alaska and Canadian border
Landsat 9 False Color Image of the Beaufort Sea Shoreline
Landsat 9 False Color Image of the Beaufort Sea Shoreline
Landsat 9 False Color Image of the Beaufort Sea Shoreline

This Landsat 9 image showing the Beaufort Sea shoreline off of Alaska and Canada is just one of the scenes captured and processed on July 13, 2025— that day, the USGS EROS archive reached a milestone of one million Landsat 9 Level-1 products.  This false color image was made with bands 6,5, and 4 from the Operational Land Imager. 

This Landsat 9 image showing the Beaufort Sea shoreline off of Alaska and Canada is just one of the scenes captured and processed on July 13, 2025— that day, the USGS EROS archive reached a milestone of one million Landsat 9 Level-1 products.  This false color image was made with bands 6,5, and 4 from the Operational Land Imager. 

Landsat 8-9 Descending Acquisition Priority Map
Landsat 8-9 Descending Acquisition Priority Map
Landsat 8-9 Descending Acquisition Priority Map
Landsat 8-9 Descending Acquisition Priority Map

This map displays the geographic coverage of descending (daytime) image acquisition priorities for Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 on a typical day. The priority scale denotes 0 (low priority) to 100 (high priority).

This map displays the geographic coverage of descending (daytime) image acquisition priorities for Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 on a typical day. The priority scale denotes 0 (low priority) to 100 (high priority).

Four separate graphics of the Woolsey Fire depicting the fire in Annual NLCD products.
Woolsey Fire Four Images
Woolsey Fire Four Images
Woolsey Fire Four Images

The region of interest in the above images is Los Angeles and Ventura counties in California. The Woolsey fire started in 2018 on November 8th. The top left image shows the Annual NLCD spectral day change of year product where you can clearly see the Woolsey fire.

The region of interest in the above images is Los Angeles and Ventura counties in California. The Woolsey fire started in 2018 on November 8th. The top left image shows the Annual NLCD spectral day change of year product where you can clearly see the Woolsey fire.

An image of the linear artifacts in the Annual NLCD product.
Annual NLCD Linear Artifacts
Annual NLCD Linear Artifacts
Annual NLCD Linear Artifacts

Shows linear artifacts in Annual NLCD Land Cover product due to shrub and grass confusion. 

Shows linear artifacts in Annual NLCD Land Cover product due to shrub and grass confusion. 

Satellite image of central Chile showing Santiago, Quilpué, and the snow-covered Andes Mountains.
Landsat View of Central Chile and the Andes Mountains
Landsat View of Central Chile and the Andes Mountains
Landsat View of Central Chile and the Andes Mountains

This Landsat 9 image of central Chile, acquired July 10, 2025, uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red spectral bands ( bands 6,5,4) to highlight land cover. In this combination, healthy vegetation appears bright green, while snow and ice in the Andes Mountains show in bright blue.

This Landsat 9 image of central Chile, acquired July 10, 2025, uses the shortwave infrared, near infrared, and red spectral bands ( bands 6,5,4) to highlight land cover. In this combination, healthy vegetation appears bright green, while snow and ice in the Andes Mountains show in bright blue.

A satellite image of the Earth showing muted brown background and green circles
Landsat 8 Image of Thacker Pass
Landsat 8 Image of Thacker Pass
Landsat 8 Image of Thacker Pass

This Landsat 8 image highlights the McDermitt Caldera, which straddles the Nevada–Oregon border. The yellow boundary outlines the caldera margin, a geologic feature formed by a massive volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Over time, weathering of lithium-rich volcanic material led to the formation of clay deposits within the caldera basin.

This Landsat 8 image highlights the McDermitt Caldera, which straddles the Nevada–Oregon border. The yellow boundary outlines the caldera margin, a geologic feature formed by a massive volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Over time, weathering of lithium-rich volcanic material led to the formation of clay deposits within the caldera basin.

Animation of a map with varying shades of blues, reds, yellows, browns and a legend
Annual NLCD animation of central Day County, South Dakota, from 1985 to 2023
Annual NLCD animation of central Day County, South Dakota, from 1985 to 2023
Annual NLCD animation of central Day County, South Dakota, from 1985 to 2023

An Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) animation of central Day County, South Dakota, from 1985 to 2023. Day County is in the Prairie Pothole Region. Annual NLCD is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

An Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) animation of central Day County, South Dakota, from 1985 to 2023. Day County is in the Prairie Pothole Region. Annual NLCD is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

Animation of a map with varying shades of blues, reds, yellows, browns and a legend
Annual NLCD animation of Devils Lake, North Dakota, from 1985 to 2023
Annual NLCD animation of Devils Lake, North Dakota, from 1985 to 2023
Annual NLCD animation of Devils Lake, North Dakota, from 1985 to 2023

An Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) animation of Devils Lake, North Dakota, from 1985 to 2023. Devils Lake is in the Prairie Pothole Region. Annual NLCD is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

An Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) animation of Devils Lake, North Dakota, from 1985 to 2023. Devils Lake is in the Prairie Pothole Region. Annual NLCD is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

A graphic depicting Annual NLCD Collection 1.1. It displays the 6 products and class caption.
Annual NLCD Collection 1
Annual NLCD Collection 1
Annual NLCD Collection 1

Annual NLCD Collection 1.1 has six different land cover and land use science product that make up the product suite package. The six different Annual NLCD science products are Land Cover, Land Cover Change, Land Cover Confidence Index, Impervious Descriptor, Fractional Impervious Surface, and Spectral Change Day of Year.

Annual NLCD Collection 1.1 has six different land cover and land use science product that make up the product suite package. The six different Annual NLCD science products are Land Cover, Land Cover Change, Land Cover Confidence Index, Impervious Descriptor, Fractional Impervious Surface, and Spectral Change Day of Year.

Two side-by-side maps of the same area, one with a patch of purple and the other an animation changing back and forth
Annual NLCD animation of the Smith River Complex Fire land change between 2023 and 2024
Annual NLCD animation of the Smith River Complex Fire land change between 2023 and 2024
Annual NLCD animation of the Smith River Complex Fire land change between 2023 and 2024

This Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) animation shows how the Smith River Complex Fire, which occurred in the fall of 2023 at the California-Oregon border, left a devastating mark on the landscape.

A map of the United States with varied shades of greens, browns, blues, and red, and the states outlined in black
Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover map for 2024
Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover map for 2024
Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover map for 2024

Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover map for 2024. Annual NLCD has a 40-year historic record of land cover and land change, from 1985-2024. Annual NLCD, based on Landsat data, is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) land cover map for 2024. Annual NLCD has a 40-year historic record of land cover and land change, from 1985-2024. Annual NLCD, based on Landsat data, is produced at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.

A table describing collections 1.0 and 1.1 of Annual NLCD
NLCD Product Suite Table
NLCD Product Suite Table
NLCD Product Suite Table

A table comparing the Annual NLCD Collection 1.0 to Collection 1.1 for Landsat ARD Source, Product Date Range, and Release Date.

A table comparing the Annual NLCD Collection 1.0 to Collection 1.1 for Landsat ARD Source, Product Date Range, and Release Date.

an infographic about the Landsat 7 mission
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers
Landsat 7 Mission - by the Numbers

The Landsat 7 satellite was launched on April 15, 1999.  The mission was decommissioned on June 4, 2025.  The data collected by the satellite's sensor from 1999 to 2024 is a key part of Landsat’s 50-plus year record of imaging our planet’s surface and are preserved in the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive.  

The Landsat 7 satellite was launched on April 15, 1999.  The mission was decommissioned on June 4, 2025.  The data collected by the satellite's sensor from 1999 to 2024 is a key part of Landsat’s 50-plus year record of imaging our planet’s surface and are preserved in the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center archive.  

Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada
Animation of Landsat images showing fires burning in Saskatchewan, Canada

In late May 2025, Landsat satellites captured imagery of active fires in north-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The fires have caused evacuation orders and closed highways. While the natural color image shows the massive smoke covering the land, false color images allow us to see through the smoke and see the areas of active burning more clearly.

In late May 2025, Landsat satellites captured imagery of active fires in north-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The fires have caused evacuation orders and closed highways. While the natural color image shows the massive smoke covering the land, false color images allow us to see through the smoke and see the areas of active burning more clearly.

picture of trees with mountains in the background
Trees in the Black Hills National Forest
Trees in the Black Hills National Forest
Trees in the Black Hills National Forest

Trees in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota. Mountains can be seen in the background. 

an animation showing the ships in harbors around the United States
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors
Animation of Landsat images of ships in U.S. harbors

By layering over 10 years of cloud-free Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 images, we can see the bright trails of ship traffic in major U.S. ports and harbors. Check out these striking patterns from popular shipping waterways, captured using Landsat’s panchromatic band. Just another example of how Landsat helps us understand the world from above.

By layering over 10 years of cloud-free Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 images, we can see the bright trails of ship traffic in major U.S. ports and harbors. Check out these striking patterns from popular shipping waterways, captured using Landsat’s panchromatic band. Just another example of how Landsat helps us understand the world from above.

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