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Maryland Landsat State Mosaic

By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center 2019 (approx.)
Maryland Landsat State Mosaic
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Detailed Description

Forests cover approximately 2.6 million acres, or 41 percent, of Maryland’s land surface. Oak and hickory are the dominant hardwood or deciduous forest types, and loblolly pine is the most prevalent softwood.

Capital Annapolis

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 6,177,224

Number of Pixels 29,606,661

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Public Domain.

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