State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) Database for the Susquehanna River Basin {2006}
Susquehanna River Basin Commission SRBC
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2006
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State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) Database for the Susquehanna River Basin {2006}
Description
This dataset is a digital general soil association
map for the Susquehanna River Basin (2006 boundary) developed by the
National Cooperative Soil Survey. It
consists of a broad based inventory of soils and nonsoil areas
that occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that
can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped. The soil
maps for STATSGO are compiled by generalizing more detailed
soil survey maps. Where more detailed soil survey maps are
not available, data on geology, topography, vegetation, and
climate are assembled, together with Land Remote Sensing
Satellite (LANDSAT) images. Soils of like areas are studied,
and the probable classification and extent of the soils are
determined.
Map unit composition for a STATSGO map is determined by
transecting or sampling areas on the more detailed maps and
expanding the data statistically to characterize the whole map
unit.
This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data and
computerized attribute data. The map data are collected in 1-
by 2-degree topographic quadrangle units and merged and
distributed as statewide coverages. The soil map units are
linked to attributes in the Map Unit Interpretations Record
relational data base which gives the proportionate extent of
the component soils and their properties.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission SRBC (2006). State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) Database for the Susquehanna River Basin {2006}. . https://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/DataSummary.aspx?dataset=505 (dataset)