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
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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
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
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
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
West Virginia Landsat State Mosaic
During the Cold War, the Emergency Relocation Center was built to house members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack. It is located beneath the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Capital Charleston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,793,716
During the Cold War, the Emergency Relocation Center was built to house members of Congress in the event of a nuclear attack. It is located beneath the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Capital Charleston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 1,793,716
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
Connecticut Landsat State Mosaic
Groton, Connecticut is home to the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered ship and the first to reach the North Pole, a feat accomplished in 1958. The Nautilus is on display at the Submarine Force Museum.
Capital Hartford
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 3,605,944
Groton, Connecticut is home to the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered ship and the first to reach the North Pole, a feat accomplished in 1958. The Nautilus is on display at the Submarine Force Museum.
Capital Hartford
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 3,605,944
Indiana Landsat State Mosaic
More major highways intersect in Indiana than in any other state, therefore, it is known as “The Crossroads of America.” Indiana also has more miles of Interstate Highway per square mile than any other state.
Capital Indianapolis
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 6,785,528
More major highways intersect in Indiana than in any other state, therefore, it is known as “The Crossroads of America.” Indiana also has more miles of Interstate Highway per square mile than any other state.
Capital Indianapolis
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 6,785,528
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
New Mexico Landsat State Mosaic
Lakes and rivers make up only 0.002 percent of New Mexico’s total surface area–the lowest water-to-land ratio of all fifty states. Most of New Mexico’s lakes are human-made reservoirs.
Capital Santa Fe
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,117,522
Lakes and rivers make up only 0.002 percent of New Mexico’s total surface area–the lowest water-to-land ratio of all fifty states. Most of New Mexico’s lakes are human-made reservoirs.
Capital Santa Fe
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 2,117,522
Pennsylvania Landsat State Mosaic
The first commercial oil well in the United States was drilled by Edwin Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Pennsylvania produced nearly half of the world’s supply of oil until the Texas oil boom in 1901.
Capital Harrisburg
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 13,002,700
The first commercial oil well in the United States was drilled by Edwin Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859. Pennsylvania produced nearly half of the world’s supply of oil until the Texas oil boom in 1901.
Capital Harrisburg
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 13,002,700
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
Alabama Landsat State Mosaic
Alabama is the only state in the country that contains all of the major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products.
Capital Montgomery
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,024,279
Alabama is the only state in the country that contains all of the major natural resources needed to make iron and steel. It is also the largest supplier of cast-iron and steel pipe products.
Capital Montgomery
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 5,024,279
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
Massachusetts Landsat State Mosaic
Plymouth Rock is the legendary stepping stone of the Pilgrims’ arrival in what is now Massachusetts. It sits on the shore of Plymouth Harbor at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and is actually no bigger than a coffee table.
Capital Boston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,029,917
Plymouth Rock is the legendary stepping stone of the Pilgrims’ arrival in what is now Massachusetts. It sits on the shore of Plymouth Harbor at Pilgrim Memorial State Park and is actually no bigger than a coffee table.
Capital Boston
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,029,917
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
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
Oregon Landsat State Mosaic
Crater Lake, in south-central Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and was formed in the remains of an ancient volcano. The lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
Capital Salem
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,237,256
Crater Lake, in south-central Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and was formed in the remains of an ancient volcano. The lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views.
Capital Salem
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 4,237,256
Arizona Landsat State Mosaic
Arizona is blessed with many natural wonders including the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell/Rainbow Bridge, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Meteor Crater, and Superstition Mountain.
Capital Phoenix
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,151,502
Arizona is blessed with many natural wonders including the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell/Rainbow Bridge, Petrified Forest/Painted Desert, Monument Valley, Meteor Crater, and Superstition Mountain.
Capital Phoenix
Image Source Landsat 8
Population 7,151,502
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
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