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Where can I find land cover data for the U.S.?

Information on land cover data from the National Land Cover Database (NLCD) is on the Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics (MRLC) website. The MRLC website serves several different vintages (dates) of the National Land Cover Database beginning with the 2001 data. 

 

 

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Updated Date: December 22, 2025
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