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Macrostrat: Geologic map of the whole world, combining hundreds of maps. Web Soil Survey: Official US soil maps and reports for any area.

MacrostratWeb Soil Survey
CategoryGeology, Terrain & Ocean FloorGeology, Terrain & Ocean Floor
CoverageWorldwideUnited States
UpdatesPeriodicallyPeriodically
Data sourceHundreds of geologic mapsNRCS soil surveys
Made byUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonUSDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesBest on a computer
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with Macrostrat

  • Seamless global geologic map
  • Rock age and type for any point
  • Stratigraphic columns
  • Rockd mobile app

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What you can do with Web Soil Survey

  • Soil maps for most of the US
  • Suitability reports
  • Download data

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