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Layer: Soils (ID: 0)

Name: Soils

Display Field: MUNAME

Type: Feature Layer

Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon

Description: This data layer is an element of the Oregon GIS Framework. This data set is a combined coverage including detailed SSURGO data where available, and STATSGO data where SSURGO data is not available. Consult the web soil survey website for complete metadata for SSURGO soil surveys and the State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) data set (http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm). STATSGO abstract: This data set consists of general soil association units. It was developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey and supersedes the State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) data set published in 1994. 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 data set was created by generalizing more detailed soil survey maps. Where more detailed soil survey maps were not available, data on geology, topography, vegetation, and climate were assembled, together with Land Remote Sensing Satellite (LANDSAT) images. Soils of like areas were studied, and the probable classification and extent of the soils were determined. Map unit composition was 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 vector digital data and tabular digital data. The map data were collected in 1-by 2-degree topographic quadrangle units and merged into a seamless national data set. It is distributed in state/territory and national extents. The soil map units are linked to attributes in the National Soil Information System data base which gives the proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties. SSURGO abstract: 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. For data quality, attribute accuracy, and process steps, see detailed metadata available from Web Soil Survey (http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm). For detailed table and column descriptions see SSURGO/STATSGO2 Structural Metadata and Documentation: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053631

Service Item Id: d92d2fda4a2e47a5a84395d85a938860

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MaxRecordCount: 2000

Supported Query Formats: JSON, geoJSON, PBF

Min Scale: 0.0

Max Scale: 0.0

Supports Advanced Queries: false

Supports Statistics: false

Has Labels: false

Can Modify Layer: true

Can Scale Symbols: false

Use Standardized Queries: true

Supports Datum Transformation: true

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Drawing Info: Advanced Query Capabilities:
HasZ: false

HasM: false

Has Attachments: false

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Type ID Field: null

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Supported Operations:   Query   Query Attachments   Query Analytic   Generate Renderer   Return Updates

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