This layer shows the classifications for soil type in Maryland, as classified in the Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) database. The data represent the spatial distribution and specific properties of soil types across the state, including information on texture, composition, drainage, and suitability for agricultural uses.
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/