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Iowa Landsat State Mosaic

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

Iowa gets its name from an Indian word meaning “land between two rivers.” It is the only state whose east and west borders are entirely formed by water: the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.

Capital Des Moines

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 3,190,369

Number of Pixels 161,936,116

Visit Landsat Benefits, State By State to learn more about how Landsat brings science to your state. 

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Public Domain.

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