C-CAP High-Resolution Land Cover

The C-CAP High-Resolution Land Cover data is a valuable resource provided by the NOAA Office for Coastal Management, specifically tailored to meet the needs of the coastal management community. This dataset is part of the broader Digital Coast initiative, which aims to provide essential coastal data, tools, training, and information to make these data truly useful for various applications.

This land cover product offers high-resolution imagery and classifications for most coastal areas across the United States. Key characteristics include a detailed classification system with up to 25 distinct categories, capturing a wide range of land cover types. The spatial resolution is notably fine, ranging from 1 to 2.4 meters, with more recent updates now providing 1-meter resolution data for enhanced detail.

Users can access this comprehensive dataset through multiple convenient methods. Data can be downloaded by state via a dedicated bulk download portal. Additionally, a seamless download option is available through a web-based data viewer, allowing for broader area selections. For integration into GIS applications, map services are also provided, facilitating direct consumption of the land cover data.