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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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1985-2023

Land Cover Change Index (CONUS)

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NLCD Tree Canopy Cover (CONUS) thumbnail

2015-2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2005-2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1995-2004

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1985-1994

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2023

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2022

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2021

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2020

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2019

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2018

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2017

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2016

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2015

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2014

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2013

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2012

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2011

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2010

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2009

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2008

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2007

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2006

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2005

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2004

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2003

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2002

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2001

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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2000

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1999

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1998

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1997

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1996

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1995

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1994

Science Tree Canopy Cover Standard Error (CONUS)

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1993

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1992

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1991

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1990

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1989

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1988

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1987

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1986

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1985

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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.

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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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