Access to soil survey information is provided through maps. All text and tables relate to the map symbols and the areas delineated on these maps. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of soil survey information should contact the NRCS at the USDA Service Center that services the county of interest. See also the USDA Accessibility Statement.
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Using the NCSS Web Soil Survey

Four Basic Steps make WSS a simple yet powerful way to access and use soil data.

Define
Area Of Interest tab

Use the Area of Interest tab to define your area of interest. You can navigate to an area by zooming in on a map or by selecting from a Quick Navigation choice list. After you find the area, define it as the Area of Interest (AOI) by drawing a box around it using a map tool. You must complete this step before you can go on to the next two steps.

View
Soil Map tab

Click the Soil Map tab to view or print a map of the soils in your area and view a description of the soils, or click the Soil Data Explorer tab to access soil data for your area and determine the suitability of the soils for a particular use. The items you want saved in a report can be added to your shopping cart.

Explore
Soil Data Explorer tab

Click the Soil Data Explorer tab to access soil data for your area and determine the suitability of the soils for a particular use. The items you want saved in a report can be added to your shopping cart.

Check Out
Shopping Cart tab

Use the Shopping Cart tab to get your custom report immediately or download it later.

View some helpful Tips & Shortcuts.

You can access context-sensitive online help throughout the application by clicking the Help question-mark icon in a specific window pane or dialog.

When you are done, always click the Logout link next to the Help link. Clicking the Logout link allows the application to release the resources used by your session immediately, instead of having to wait 40 minutes for your session to time out.