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Use the interface on the left to filter and download available NLCD products. Access the MRLC NLCD viewer or the MRLC Rangeland viewer for more dynamic data selection. Note: the current version of Annual NLCD offered here is Collection 1 Version 1 (1.1). This is the only version made available on www.mrlc.gov. For access to full archive of Annual NLCD, please visit the ScienceBase page.

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RCMAP Shrub Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Shrub Cover

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RCMAP Shrub Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Shrub Cover

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RCMAP Shrub Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Shrub Cover

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RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Annual Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Sagebrush Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Sagebrush Cover

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RCMAP Sagebrush Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Sagebrush Cover

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RCMAP Sagebrush Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Sagebrush Cover

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RCMAP Litter Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Litter Cover

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1998-2010

RCMAP Litter Cover

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1985-1997

RCMAP Litter Cover

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RCMAP Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Bare Ground Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Bare Ground Cover

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RCMAP Bare Ground Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Bare Ground Cover

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RCMAP Bare Ground Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Bare Ground Cover

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RCMAP Tree Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Tree Cover

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RCMAP Tree Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Tree Cover

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RCMAP Tree Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Tree Cover

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RCMAP Shrub Height Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Shrub Height

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RCMAP Shrub Height Cover

1998-2010

RCMAP Shrub Height

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RCMAP Shrub Height Cover

1985-1997

RCMAP Shrub Height

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RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Perennial Herbaceous Cover

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RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover Thumbnail

2011-2024

RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover

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RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover Thumbnail

1998-2010

RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover

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RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover Thumbnail

1985-1997

RCMAP Non-sagebrush Shrub Cover

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Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS) thumbnail

2024

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS thumbnail

2023

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS thumbnail

2022

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2021

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2020

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2019

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2018

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2017

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2016

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2015

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS thumbnail

2000

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1999

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS thumbnail

1998

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1997

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1996

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1995

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1994

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1993

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1992

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1991

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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1990

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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1989

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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1988

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1987

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1986

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS thumbnail

1985

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS 2015 to 2023 thumbnail

2015-2024

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS 2005 to 2014 thumbnail

2005-2014

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Fractional Impervious Surface CONUS 1995 to 2004 thumbnail

1995-2004

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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1985-1994

Fractional Impervious Surface (CONUS)

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Annual NLCD image of CONUS showing Validation Points

Annual NLCD Reference Data and Validation Metrics Now Available on MRLC

Published Sep 24, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey has added a new outlet for Reference and Validation (R&V) data for Annual National Land Cover Database (NLCD) Conterminous U.S. (CU), Collection 1.0. In addition to availability on the USGS ScienceBase-Catalog, the R&V data are now hosted right here on MRLC.gov.
These R&V data provide Annual NLCD users with a statistical accuracy assessment of the land cover products, as well as the source reference data. This information helps users understand the accuracy of Annual NLCD and supports better decisions in research, land use planning, and resource management.

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Map of eastern CONUS with Ecological Potential data

RCMAP Ecological Potential Data Now Available

Published Jul 28, 2025

A new generation of RCMAP Ecological Potential (EP) vegetation cover components are now available. Rangelands have immense inherent spatial and temporal variability, yet assessments of land condition and trends are often assessed relative to the condition of a limited number of representative points or in some cases reference data for comparison is lacking. Understanding of the potential vegetation conditions of a site in an undisturbed state is invaluable for interpreting trends, disturbance impact, and restoration targets. EP was defined as the potential fractional cover of components (bare ground, herbaceous, litter, shrub, sagebrush, and tree) in the least disturbed and most productive spaces and times of western North America since 1985. This dataset enables: 1) setting realistic expectations for restoration and management targets, 2) better understanding of the extent of vegetation departure from potential and 3) improved spatial understanding of vegetation composition and productivity variation.

Annual NLCD image of CONUS showing land features

Annual NLCD CONUS Collection 1.1 Now Available

Published Jun 25, 2025

Land Cover Characteristics in a Suite of Six Products

Annual NLCD CU C1.1 adds 2024 to the established suite of six raster-based land use and land cover science products for the conterminous United States. It now covers the period between 1985 and 2024:

1. Land Cover
2. Land Cover Change
3. Land Cover Confidence
4. Fractional Impervious Surface
5. Impervious Descriptor
6. Spectral Change Day of Year

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