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South Dakota Landsat State Mosaic

By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center 2017 (approx.)
South Dakota Landsat State Mosaic
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South Dakota is home to the fabled “Black Hills.” Seen from a distance, these pine-covered hills, rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie, appear black.

Capital Pierre

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 886,667

Number of Pixels 221,919,385

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