Mindat: The mineral database, with maps of where minerals are found. Web Soil Survey: Official US soil maps and reports for any area.
| Mindat | Web Soil Survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor | Geology, Terrain & Ocean Floor |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Community contributions | NRCS soil surveys |
| Made by | Hudson Institute of Mineralogy | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Mindat
- Mineral database
- Locality maps
- Photos and data
What you can do with Web Soil Survey
- Soil maps for most of the US
- Suitability reports
- Download data
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.