Oregon and Landsat
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Abstract
Oregon’s landscape is as complex and diverse as it is beautiful. Mountain peaks in the Cascade Range soar higher than 10,000 feet. Crater Lake sinks to a depth of 1,943 feet, making it the deepest lake in the United States. Oregon’s lands feature forests, farm fields, grasslands, ocean coastline, rivers, a semidesert, and mountain ranges that stretch across the State. A wide range of birds, animals, and fish—including 16 federally endangered species—share this space with more than 4 million people.
With Oregon’s economy tied to these natural resources, industries like agriculture, timber, and fishing interlace with the well-being of wildlife and residents. Landsat data and imagery are one of many U.S. Geological Survey tools used by State resource managers and scientists to help achieve a natural balance and provide information about forests, habitats, and much more to Oregon decision makers. This will become even more important as research indicates climate change will make extreme weather more likely, leading to the likely increase in droughts, infestation, wildfires, and other natural hazards.
Suggested Citation
U.S. Geological Survey, 2021, Oregon and Landsat (ver. 1.1, January 2023): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2021–3021, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20213021.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
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Table of Contents
- Landsat Helps Characterize the Changing Landscape of the Willamette Valley
- Taking the Mystery out of Irrigation
- Offering a Clearer Picture of Forests
- Landsat—Critical Information Infrastructure for the Nation
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Oregon and Landsat |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2021-3021 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20213021 |
| Edition | Version 1.0: April 13, 2021; Version 1.1: January 23, 2023 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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