Primary Cropland Area 2023 (USDA NASS CDL 30m)

This layer shows the primary cropland areas for the top 10 crops in Maryland, as classified by the 2023 USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer (CDL). The data represent the spatial distribution of the most common crop types across the state as of 2023 at a 30-meter resolution.

The data is sourced from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), which utilizes satellite imagery, agricultural surveys, and ground observations to produce annual cropland classifications.

• Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
• Original Download: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Research_and_Science/Cropland/Release/
• Additional Information: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Research_and_Science/Cropland/sarsfaqs2.php