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Oklahoma: Images of the Sooner State (34 photos)

Oklahoma, home to nearly four million residents, is a geologically diverse state. The territory shifts from high plains to rolling mountain ranges, from mesas to marshland, and from wide open prairies to dense forests. Here are a few glimpses into the landscape of Oklahoma, and some of the animals and people calling it home.

This photo story is part of Fifty, a collection of images from each of the United States.

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Cloud to ground lightning captured during a thunderstorm near Boise City, Oklahoma, on May 21, 2017. ( Jason Weingart / Barcroft Media / Getty)
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https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2020/03/oklahoma-photos/607735/