Geologic and Soil Resources GIS Data for North Country Trail Superior Falls Property

A Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory GIS dataset integrates multiple federal and county sources for a scenic trail property. The data package includes ESRI geodatabase, OGC geopackage, and KMZ formats, supported by map files and site visit photographs. This product was completed in 2024-2025 as part of the National Park Service's Geologic Resources Division Inventory and Monitoring program.

Use Cases

• Map bedrock geology and soil types for conservation planning based on integrated USGS and USDA SSURGO data.
• Analyze property boundaries and land parcels for management using county tax parcel data layers.
• Create 3D visualizations or elevation models using integrated 3DEP LiDAR data for the Wisconsin and Michigan region.
• Develop trail management maps by overlaying the North Country Trail route with geologic and soil resource layers.

Strengths

• Integrates multiple authoritative sources including U.S. Geological Survey 3DEP LiDAR and SSURGO soil data.
• Provides data in three standard GIS formats (ESRI geodatabase, OGC geopackage, KMZ) with supporting project files.
• Includes supplementary high-resolution, geotagged photographs from a site visit to the property.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The KMZ format version is described as limited in the data layers presented.
• Row count and specific data volume are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Compiled from U.S. Geological Survey, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Iron County, Gogebic County, and North Country Trail Association sources.

Collection Method

Adapted and integrated from existing GIS datasets and maps by the National Park Service Geologic Resources Division.

Time Range

Source data ranges from 1999 to 2025, with compilation likely completed around 2024-2025.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-04 01:06:46.914017; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Superior Falls Property and vicinity along the North Country National Scenic Trail in Iron County, Wisconsin and Gogebic County, Michigan.