Clay Soils, Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for San Diego County, California, USA
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Resource Abstract:
The SSURGO soils dataset of San Diego County was used to select only clay soil types (Altamont, Auld, Bosanko, Diablo, Diablo-Olivenhain,
Huerhuero, Linne, Olivenhain, Redding, Salina, Stockpen, and Clayey Alluvial Land), which comprise this dataset.Â
<br /> <br />Original description of the entire dataset: <br />This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the
most <br />detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National <br />Cooperative Soil Survey. The information
was prepared by digitizing <br />maps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct base and digitizing, or by revising
digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. <br /> <br />This data set consists of georeferenced digital map
data and <br />computerized attribute data. The map data are in a soil survey area <br />extent format and include a detailed,
field verified inventory of soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatable <br />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. <br /> <br />1:20,000
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Title Clay Soils, Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database for San Diego County, California, USA