General Soil Map
The general soil map, which is a color map, shows the survey area divided into groups of associated soils calledgeneral soil map units. This map is useful in planning the use and management of large areas.To find information about your area of interest, locate that area on the map, identify the name of the map unit in thearea on the color-coded map legend, then refer to the section
General Soil Map Units
for a general description ofthe soils in your area.
Detailed Soil Maps
The detailed soil maps can be useful in planning the use andmanagement of small areas.To find information about your areaof interest, locate that area on the
Index to Map Sheets
. Note thenumber of the map sheet and turnto that sheet.Locate your area of interest onthe map sheet. Note the map unitsymbols that are in that area. Turnto the
Contents
, which lists themap units by symbol and nameand shows the page where eachmap unit is described.The
Contents
shows which tablehas data on a specific land use foreach detailed soil map unit. Alsosee the
Contents
for sections ofthis publication that may addressyour specific needs.3
How to Use This Soil Survey
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