Idaho and Landsat

Fact Sheet 2022-3013
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Abstract

Idaho may be popular for potatoes, but the State’s richness also lies in its scenery and natural resources. Its terrain varies from mountains, rivers, and waterfalls to forests, volcanic rock, and hot springs. A growing population gives Idaho even more reason to use the best information available to serve the needs of its residents while wisely managing its environment and natural resources.

Soon after the first Landsat satellite launched, Idaho recognized how useful its data could be. In 1975, the Idaho Department of Water Resources started using data from Landsat 1 and has since used data from every subsequent Landsat satellite.

Here is a closer look at Landsat as a key tool for monitoring water, along with other examples of Landsat’s value to Idaho.

Suggested Citation

U.S. Geological Survey, 2022, Idaho and Landsat (ver. 1.1, January 2023): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2022–3013, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20223013.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

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Table of Contents

  • Water Management in Agriculture
  • Rangeland Wildfires
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Landsat—Critical Information Infrastructure for the Nation
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Idaho and Landsat
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2022-3013
DOI 10.3133/fs20223013
Edition Version 1.0: March 8, 2022; Version 1.1: January 23, 2023
Year Published 2022
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 Idaho
Online Only (Y/N) N
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