What is Web Soil Survey?
Web Soil Survey from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service provides soil maps and data for most of the United States, with reports on soil suitability for farming, building and septic systems.
Free Open data
Web Soil Survey
Official US soil maps and reports for any area
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Soil maps for most of the US
- Suitability reports
- Download data
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- NRCS soil surveys
- Made by
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Web Soil Survey
- Define an "area of interest" first, then open the Soil Map tab.
Who it is for
Web Soil Survey is especially useful for researchers & analysts and home buyers.
Questions about Web Soil Survey
Is Web Soil Survey free?
Yes. Web Soil Survey is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Web Soil Survey?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Web Soil Survey updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Web Soil Survey get its data?
NRCS soil surveys.
Can I use Web Soil Survey on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Web Soil Survey?
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Summary based on public information about Web Soil Survey. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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