In some case studies use the GPS location of a nearby village or station when describing study sites, which can be problematic, especially if we want to use information about the site location to extract some data from gridded (mapped) datasets where we need to use the specific location of the experimental plots. For example, the GPS location may indicate urban land whereas the experimental plot lies in forests. Is there any online resource to check the land use type in which a given GPS (longitude, latitude) location lies?
Well, in case of land changes study, u can use google earth, topography map..
The resolution of the grid (for your xy location) and time frame (for which specific time?) limits the type of land use you are in quest matters. For me, Google Earth can be the best alternative source.
Google Earth is best source for placing the GPS coordinates for those having some understanding of imageries and interpretation of data. However, those who are advance researchers with knowledge of Remote Sensing and GIS can also choose USGS Image library or such other image sources to download relevant images regarding their Area of Interest (AoI) based on the specific coordinates. The images can later be processed (by image classification) to have clear land use maps or ready to use land use maps can be downloaded for study regions.
Google earth pro is the easiest way to find out the land cover type of an area/location/point. Just open your KML (has X/Y information) in GE and observe your location LC at the high-resolution temporal images. Moreover, You can derive it scientifically using remote sensing and GIS techniques on an open-source platform such as GEE in minutes.
Google Earth is a good way to gain the landcover type. Alternatively, you can utilize some global landcover/landuse data product, such as GlobeLand30 (globallandcover.com), to obtain the gridded landcover/landuse type according to latitude and longitude information (coordinates).
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