Soils Pendleton County


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Tags

Pendleton County, SSURGO, soil survey, Soil Survey Geographic, soils, Kentucky

Summary

SSURGO depicts information about the kinds and distribution of soils on the landscape. The soil map and data used in the SSURGO product were prepared by soil scientists as part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Description

This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizing maps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct base and digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data. The map data are in a soil survey area extent format and include a detailed, field verified inventory of soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped. A special soil features layer (point and line features) is optional. This layer displays the location of features too small to delineate at the mapping scale, but they are large enough and contrasting enough to significantly influence use and management. The soil map units are linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System relational database, which gives the proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties.

Credits

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, LINK-GIS, Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS)

Use limitations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, should be acknowledged as the data source in products derived from these data. This data set is not designed for use as a primary regulatory tool in permitting or citing decisions, but may be used as a reference source. This is public information and may be interpreted by organizations, agencies, units of government, or others based on needs; however, they are responsible for the appropriate application. Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies are not to reassign to the Natural Resources Conservation Service any authority for the decisions that they make. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will not perform any evaluations of these maps for purposes related solely to State or local regulatory programs. Photographic or digital enlargement of these maps to scales greater than at which they were originally mapped can cause misinterpretation of the data. If enlarged, maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a larger scale. The depicted soil boundaries, interpretations, and analysis derived from them do not eliminate the need for onsite sampling, testing, and detailed study of specific sites for intensive uses. Thus, these data and their interpretations are intended for planning purposes only. Digital data files are periodically updated. Files are dated, and users are responsible for obtaining the latest version of the data.

All Users hereby acknowledge that PDS, LINK-GIS and any, or all, of its partners or employees accept no liability for use of this Data Product. These Data Products have not been prepared for, and are not suitable for engineering, or surveying purposes. Generally, these Data Products do not represent on-the-ground surveys, but rather represent the approximate relative location of boundaries and features. These Data Products are for general planning purposes only, no other intent is implied. Products should not be used for making financial or any other commitments. PDS, LINK-GIS and any, or all, of its partners or employees provide these Data Products with the understanding that they are not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and conclusions drawn from the Data Products are the responsibility of the User. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of materials presented anywhere within the Data Products, PDS, LINK-GIS and any, or all, of its partners or employees assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

Extent
West     -84.532126       East     -84.195370
North     38.874801       South     38.529352

Scale Range
Maximum (zoomed in)     1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out)     1:625,000