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Maine Landsat State Mosaic

By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center 2019 (approx.)
Maine Landsat State Mosaic
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The West Quoddy Head Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine is the easternmost point in the 48 conterminous states. The first structure was built in 1808 by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The current brick lighthouse was built in 1858.

Capital Augusta

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,362,359

Number of Pixels 94,334,722

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