Soils is a digital soil survey developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey, representing the most detailed level of soil geographic data. The dataset consists of georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data, with soil map units linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System relational database. It was last updated on 2026-03-22.
Use Cases
- Map soil type distribution based on georeferenced digital map data.
- Analyze soil properties for agricultural suitability based on linked attribute data.
- Model landscape use and management based on detailed, field-verified soil inventory.
- Integrate soil data with other geospatial layers for environmental planning.
Strengths
- Data is at the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.
- Includes both georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data.
- Soil map units are linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System relational database.
- Available in multiple formats including CSV, GEOJSON, KML, and via an ArcGIS REST API.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- National Cooperative Soil Survey, prepared for Wake County.
- Collection Method
- Prepared by digitizing maps, compiling information onto a planimetric correct base, or revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-03-22 02:58:57.520107; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Likely covers the Wake County soil survey area extent.