United States

Articles and information related to the geography of the United States

A shaded relief map of the Central Valley in California showing the location of Tulare Lake.

California’s Wet Winter Brought Back an Ancient Lake

Caitlin Dempsey

The once-vanished Tulare Lake reemerged after an exceptionally wet California winter, reclaiming a portion of its historic expanse in 2023.

A shaded relief map highlighting Alaska and the lower 48 states with the surrounding countries muted with a semitransparent white overlay.

A to Z Geography: United States

Caitlin Dempsey

The geography of the United States is diverse, featuring rugged mountains, arid deserts, dense forests, and expansive coastlines.

Two yellow lilies among weeds in a field.

Geography of Superblooms in the United States

Caitlin Dempsey

California's wet winter rains help drive the simultaneous blooming of a large number of wildflowers in the state's desert regions.

Fact sheet with Landsat image for the state of Wisconsin.

A to Z Geography: Wisconsin

Caitlin Dempsey

Wisconsin's geography is dominated by its location in the Great Lakes region, which has created a diverse landscape of fertile farmland, dense forests, and numerous lakes and rivers.

A section of a mountain range with some spots of snow and fir trees in the foreground.

A to Z Geography: Wyoming

Caitlin Dempsey

Wyoming, the 10th largest state in the United States, is a landlocked state located in the western part of the ...