Geography of the United States

1849

(Virginia had also donated land, but it was returned in 1849.) The United States also has overseas territories (Insular areas) with varying levels of autonomy and organization: in the Caribbean the territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S.

1971

The greatest annual snowfall level is at Mount Rainier in Washington, at ; the record there was in the winter of 1971–72.

1989

The northern border of the United States with Canada is the world's longest bi-national land border. ==Area== From 1989 through 1996, the total area of the US was listed as (land + inland water only).

1996

The northern border of the United States with Canada is the world's longest bi-national land border. ==Area== From 1989 through 1996, the total area of the US was listed as (land + inland water only).

1997

The listed total area changed to in 1997 (Great Lakes area and coastal waters added), to in 2004, to in 2006, and to in 2007 (territorial waters added).

1998

Baker Ski Area in northwestern Washington which reported of snowfall for the 1998-99 snowfall season.

2004

The listed total area changed to in 1997 (Great Lakes area and coastal waters added), to in 2004, to in 2006, and to in 2007 (territorial waters added).

2006

The listed total area changed to in 1997 (Great Lakes area and coastal waters added), to in 2004, to in 2006, and to in 2007 (territorial waters added).

The lake effect dumped well over of snow in the area of Buffalo, New York throughout the 2006-2007 winter.

2007

The listed total area changed to in 1997 (Great Lakes area and coastal waters added), to in 2004, to in 2006, and to in 2007 (territorial waters added).




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