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Kansas Landsat State Mosaic
Kansas Landsat State Mosaic
Kansas Landsat State Mosaic
Kansas Landsat State Mosaic

Located just southeast of Osborne, Kansas, is the Geodetic Center of North America. The Geodetic Center is the initial point upon which all North American surveys, deeds, and maps are based.

Capital Topeka

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 2,937,880

Located just southeast of Osborne, Kansas, is the Geodetic Center of North America. The Geodetic Center is the initial point upon which all North American surveys, deeds, and maps are based.

Capital Topeka

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 2,937,880

California Landsat State Mosaic
California Landsat State Mosaic
California Landsat State Mosaic
California Landsat State Mosaic

The highest and lowest points in the continental United States are located within 100 miles of each other in California: Mount Whitney (14,494 feet) and Death Valley (282 feet below sea level).

Capital Sacramento

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 39,538,223

The highest and lowest points in the continental United States are located within 100 miles of each other in California: Mount Whitney (14,494 feet) and Death Valley (282 feet below sea level).

Capital Sacramento

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 39,538,223

Colorado Landsat State Mosaic
Colorado Landsat State Mosaic
Colorado Landsat State Mosaic
Colorado Landsat State Mosaic

Denver, the capital of Colorado, is known as the “Mile High City.” The thirteenth step of the capitol building is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level.

Capital Denver

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 5,773,714

Number of Pixels 299,555,595

Denver, the capital of Colorado, is known as the “Mile High City.” The thirteenth step of the capitol building is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level.

Capital Denver

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 5,773,714

Number of Pixels 299,555,595

Delaware Landsat State Mosaic
Delaware Landsat State Mosaic
Delaware Landsat State Mosaic
Delaware Landsat State Mosaic

Delaware is known as the “First State,” because it was the first of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the United States Constitution.

Capital Dover

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 989,948

Number of Pixels 5,788,036

Delaware is known as the “First State,” because it was the first of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the United States Constitution.

Capital Dover

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 989,948

Number of Pixels 5,788,036

Illinois Landsat State Mosaic
Illinois Landsat State Mosaic
Illinois Landsat State Mosaic
Illinois Landsat State Mosaic

Before Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he served in the Illinois legislature and practiced law in Springfield. Lincoln is buried just outside Springfield at the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site.

Capital Springfield

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 12,812,508

Before Abraham Lincoln was elected President, he served in the Illinois legislature and practiced law in Springfield. Lincoln is buried just outside Springfield at the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site.

Capital Springfield

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 12,812,508

Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic
Kentucky Landsat State Mosaic

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is the world’s longest cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Tours of Mammoth Cave have been given since 1816.

Capital Frankfort

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,505,836

Number of Pixels 116,287,675

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is the world’s longest cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. Tours of Mammoth Cave have been given since 1816.

Capital Frankfort

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,505,836

Number of Pixels 116,287,675

Louisiana Landsat State Mosaic
Louisiana Landsat State Mosaic
Louisiana Landsat State Mosaic
Louisiana Landsat State Mosaic

Louisiana is the only state with a large population of Cajuns, descendants of the Acadians who were driven out of Canada in the 1700s because they would not pledge allegiance to the King of England.

Capital Baton Rouge

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,657,757

Louisiana is the only state with a large population of Cajuns, descendants of the Acadians who were driven out of Canada in the 1700s because they would not pledge allegiance to the King of England.

Capital Baton Rouge

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 4,657,757

Maryland Landsat State Mosaic
Maryland Landsat State Mosaic
Maryland Landsat State Mosaic
Maryland Landsat State Mosaic

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

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

Michigan Landsat State Mosaic
Michigan Landsat State Mosaic
Michigan Landsat State Mosaic
Michigan Landsat State Mosaic

The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. It connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan and spans five miles over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.

Capital Lansing

Image Source Landsat 8

The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. It connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan and spans five miles over the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.

Capital Lansing

Image Source Landsat 8

Minnesota Landsat State Mosaic
Minnesota Landsat State Mosaic
Minnesota Landsat State Mosaic
Minnesota Landsat State Mosaic

Minnesota has more shoreline than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined. It is sometimes called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but it actually has 12,000 lakes, three-fourths of which are four hectares (10 acres) or more in size.

Capital St. Paul

Image Source Landsat 8

Minnesota has more shoreline than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined. It is sometimes called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but it actually has 12,000 lakes, three-fourths of which are four hectares (10 acres) or more in size.

Capital St. Paul

Image Source Landsat 8

Missouri Landsat State Mosaic
Missouri Landsat State Mosaic
Missouri Landsat State Mosaic
Missouri Landsat State Mosaic

The largest earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.

Capital Jefferson City

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 6,154,913

The largest earthquake ever recorded in the continental United States occurred near New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. The quake shook more than one million square miles and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.

Capital Jefferson City

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 6,154,913

Nebraska Landsat State Mosaic
Nebraska Landsat State Mosaic
Nebraska Landsat State Mosaic
Nebraska Landsat State Mosaic

Although once described as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska is now a breadbasket for the nation and much of the world. It ranks among the leading states in many agricultural production categories.

Capital Lincoln

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,961,504

Although once described as the “Great American Desert,” Nebraska is now a breadbasket for the nation and much of the world. It ranks among the leading states in many agricultural production categories.

Capital Lincoln

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 1,961,504

North Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
North Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
North Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
North Carolina Landsat State Mosaic

Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first powered flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. The actual flight took place four miles away at the Kill Devil Hills, now the site of Wright Brothers National Memorial. 

Capital Raleigh

Image Source Landsat 8

Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first powered flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. The actual flight took place four miles away at the Kill Devil Hills, now the site of Wright Brothers National Memorial. 

Capital Raleigh

Image Source Landsat 8

North Dakota Landsat State Mosaic
North Dakota Landsat State Mosaic
North Dakota Landsat State Mosaic
North Dakota Landsat State Mosaic

Since 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, has been recognized as the geographical center of North America. A 15-foot tall rock obelisk, flanked by poles flying the United States and Canadian flags, marks the location.

Capital Bismarck

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 779,094

Since 1931, Rugby, North Dakota, has been recognized as the geographical center of North America. A 15-foot tall rock obelisk, flanked by poles flying the United States and Canadian flags, marks the location.

Capital Bismarck

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 779,094

South Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
South Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
South Carolina Landsat State Mosaic
South Carolina Landsat State Mosaic

Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston harbor marks the site of the first hostilities of the Civil War in April, 1861.

Capital Columbia

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 5,118,425

Number of Pixels 89,542,287

Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston harbor marks the site of the first hostilities of the Civil War in April, 1861.

Capital Columbia

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 5,118,425

Number of Pixels 89,542,287

Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic
Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic
Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic
Tennessee Landsat State Mosaic

Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is the “Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.

Capital Nashville

Image Source Landsat 8

Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is the “Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812 when volunteer soldiers from Tennessee displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.

Capital Nashville

Image Source Landsat 8

Virginia Landsat State Mosaic
Virginia Landsat State Mosaic
Virginia Landsat State Mosaic
Virginia Landsat State Mosaic

Sometimes called the “Mother State,” Virginia has produced eight U.S. presidents (more than any other state): George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.

Capital Richmond

Image Source Landsat 8

Sometimes called the “Mother State,” Virginia has produced eight U.S. presidents (more than any other state): George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.

Capital Richmond

Image Source Landsat 8

Washington Landsat State Mosaic
Washington Landsat State Mosaic
Washington Landsat State Mosaic
Washington Landsat State Mosaic

Mount St. Helens in southeast Washington erupted on May 18, 1980. The volcano and 110,000 acres of surrounding land are now part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Capital Olympia

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 7,705,281

Mount St. Helens in southeast Washington erupted on May 18, 1980. The volcano and 110,000 acres of surrounding land are now part of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Capital Olympia

Image Source Landsat 8

Population 7,705,281

A color lidar point cloud image of Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL Lidar
Cook County, IL Lidar
Cook County, IL Lidar

This is a geiger mode lidar image colored by elevation over Cook County, Illinois

This is a geiger mode lidar image colored by elevation over Cook County, Illinois

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