Annual National Land Cover Database Frequently Asked Questions
This page lists commonly asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD).
General Annual NLCD
How often are new Annual NLCD data released?
Will areas outside of CONUS be included in the Annual NLCD dataset?
Is the “All Years” dataset still available?
Are Annual NLCD data available outside of CONUS?
What is the difference between Legacy NLCD and Annual NLCD?
Who can I reach out to if I have questions about the data?
Annual NLCD Products
What is the spatial resolution of Annual NLCD data?
Why does Annual NLCD use WGS84 as its datum?
Do you have any real-world examples of how these data are or could be used?
Annual NLCD Data Access
How can I access and download Annual NLCD data?
What data formats are Annual NLCD data available in?
Can I download the Annual NLCD data as a CSV file?
Can I download Annual NLCD data as a shapefile?
Can I download Annual NLCD data over a specific study area?
Why does NLCD not display in the correct legend colors in ArcPRO?
Who can I reach out to if I have questions or issues while trying to access the data?
Annual NLCD Reference and Validation
How can I learn more about the accuracy of these data?
Annual NLCD Documentation
Where can I find documentation related to Annual NLCD data?
How do I cite Annual NLCD data?
Go to the Annual NLCD landing page.
Annual National Land Cover Database