This layer shows the erodibility factor (K Factor) for soils in Maryland, as assessed in the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database. The data represent K Factor values, which indicate the susceptibility of soils to erosion by rainfall and runoff. Higher K Factor values highlight areas where soils are more prone to erosion.
The data is sourced from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which compiles this information through extensive soil surveys and on-the-ground observations.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Original Download: https://data.imap.maryland.gov/datasets/maryland::maryland-ssurgo-soils-ssurgo-soils/about
Additional Information: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/app/