How to Use the Croplands Overlay in Land Portal
The Croplands Overlay in Land Portal allows you to see what crops are growing on land and identify different types of land cover directly on the map.
Whether you're researching farmland, evaluating a property, or looking for land with specific characteristics, this overlay helps you better understand how land is being used before making an investment decision.
Step by Step Walkthrough
- Open the Map in Land Portal
Log in to Land Portal and navigate to the map.
You can search for a specific property, county, city, or ZIP code, or simply zoom into an area you want to research.
- Turn On the Croplands Overlay
Click the Basemaps & Overlays icon in the bottom right corner of the map.
Find Croplands in the list of available overlays.
Toggle it on to display the different crop and land cover classifications.
Once enabled, the map will display different colors representing the types of crops and land cover found throughout the area.
You can also select Show Legend to see what each color represents.
- Identify Crops and Land Cover
Each color on the map represents a specific crop or land cover classification.
For example, you may see areas classified as:
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Wheat
- Pasture
- Forest
- Other agricultural crops
To learn more about a particular area, click directly on any colored section of the map.
A popup will appear displaying:
- Class Code: The numerical identifier for the crop or land cover classification.
- Class Name: The crop or land cover type identified in that location.
For example, clicking a green section of farmland may display a Class Code of 5 and a Class Name of Soybeans.
- Use the Overlay for Land Research
The Croplands Overlay can be especially useful when evaluating agricultural properties or researching land with specific characteristics.
You can use it to:
- Identify agricultural land: See which areas are classified as farmland and what crops have been grown there.
- Evaluate potential investments: Better understand a property's existing land use before purchasing.
- Locate wooded and cleared areas: Identify different land cover classifications within a property or surrounding area.
- Research surrounding properties: See how nearby land is being used to help understand the local market.
You can also combine the Croplands Overlay with other Land Portal tools, including parcel boundaries, slope analysis, wetlands, and water features, for a more complete picture of a property.
Note: Cropland classifications are based on mapped land cover data and may not reflect current conditions. Always verify important property details during due diligence.
Start Exploring Croplands in Land Portal
The Croplands Overlay makes it easier to visualize agricultural activity and understand land characteristics without having to research each area individually.
Log in to Land Portal to explore the Croplands Overlay and start researching properties.