Welcome to the NRCS Soils Website.

“Helping People Understand Soils”

Soils is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver scientifically-based soil information.

Hurricane Disaster Response Maps NRCS has generated maps in response to recent natural disasters along the Gulf Coast.  Also, it has developed contingency maps for the Atlantic Coast. The set of 11 maps includes general and detailed maps showing the suitability of soils for such emergency measures as disposal of the carcasses of large animals. The set also includes maps showing the distribution of animal populations and of land use and land cover.

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	USDA Soil Texture Calculator This calculator uses USDA, NRCS National Soil Survey Laboratory criteria to assign soil texture.   Enter the percent sand and clay, and let the calculator do the rest!
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	Ground-Penetrating Radar Soil Suitability Maps Ground-Penetrating Radar Soil Suitability Maps have been prepared for the conterminous United States, most states, and territories. These maps are based on attribute data contained in the STATSGO and SSURGO databases and offer service providers an indication of the relative suitability of soils to GPR.
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	Job Aids This is a product-sharing site for soil scientists.  The idea is to share products that may be of use to others, either as they are or as templates for developing products specific to their needs.
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	Web Soil Survey This Web site allows online viewing of soil survey maps and reports.  This new application greatly enhances access to information on soils.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.

Last Modified: 04/30/2009