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Web Soil Survey (WSS) 2.1Web Soil Survey (WSS) 2.1
How to Use I tHow to Use I t
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Web Soil SurveyWeb Soil Survey ---- purposepurpose
Web application that providesWeb application that provides
customers (producers, agencies,customers (producers, agencies,Technical Service Providers, andTechnical Service Providers, and
others) electronic access to relevantothers) electronic access to relevantsoil and related information neededsoil and related information needed
to make wise land use &to make wise land use &management decisionsmanagement decisions
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Web Soil SurveyWeb Soil Survey ---- purposepurpose
Provides alternative to traditionalProvides alternative to traditional
hardcopy publicationhardcopy publication Provides means for quicker deliveryProvides means for quicker delivery
of informationof information Provides access to most current dataProvides access to most current data
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Web Soil SurveyWeb Soil Survey ---- purposepurpose
Allows customer to get just informationAllows customer to get just information
they want/selectthey want/select Map units for their geographic area ofMap units for their geographic area of
interest (AOI)interest (AOI) Information relevant to their land useInformation relevant to their land use
concernsconcerns e.g. rangeland or croplande.g. rangeland or cropland
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WSS ProductsWSS Products
Soil Map on color imagery or topographicSoil Map on color imagery or topographicmap backdrop for the AOI from SSURGOmap backdrop for the AOI from SSURGO
data (where available)data (where available)
Soil Data Mart tables by AOISoil Data Mart tables by AOI
Custom Soil Resource ReportCustom Soil Resource Report
Download of SSURGO data clipped to theDownload of SSURGO data clipped to thelimit of the defined AOIlimit of the defined AOI
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WSS ProductsWSS Products
Custom Soil Resource Report (PDF) via theCustom Soil Resource Report (PDF) via the
free Shopping Cartfree Shopping Cart
By AOIBy AOI
Soil map, map unit legend, map unitSoil map, map unit legend, map unitdescriptionsdescriptions
Content specifically chosen by userContent specifically chosen by user
Thematic Maps (with tables and text)Thematic Maps (with tables and text)
Tabular data tablesTabular data tables
Introductory materialIntroductory material
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Pathway through WSSPathway through WSS
Define area of interestDefine area of interest youyou mustmustspecifically set the AOI before you canspecifically set the AOI before you can
view any maps or reportsview any maps or reportsView Soil MapView Soil Map if available for AOIif available for AOI
Browse/Explore soil data and relatedBrowse/Explore soil data and related
informationinformation Generate thematic mapsGenerate thematic maps
Access Soil Data Mart data tablesAccess Soil Data Mart data tables Build custom soil resource report inBuild custom soil resource report in
Shopping CartShopping Cart
Print/download the selected map or reportPrint/download the selected map or report
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WSS 2.1 HomepageWSS 2.1 Homepage
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View List of New FeaturesView List of New Features
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New Features in WSS 2.1New Features in WSS 2.1
Search functionSearch function Downloadable SSURGO data now clipped to AOIDownloadable SSURGO data now clipped to AOI
extentextent
Improved navigational data layersImproved navigational data layers Maps can be tiled to multiple pages for printingMaps can be tiled to multiple pages for printing
Descriptions added to tabs and foldersDescriptions added to tabs and folders
Forest color scheme addedForest color scheme added
Linear map measurement toolLinear map measurement tool
Glossary of soil terms addedGlossary of soil terms added Ecological Site Assessment tab visible for all landEcological Site Assessment tab visible for all land
usesuses
Print individual map unit descriptionsPrint individual map unit descriptions
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WSS Opening ScreenWSS Opening Screen
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Set User PreferencesSet User Preferences
ViewView PDFsPDFs and links in the same browser w indow as WSS.and links in the same browser w indow as WSS.
ChooseChooseSoils,Soils,WindowsWindows ororForestForest color scheme.color scheme.
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View Other Geographic AreasView Other Geographic Areas
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Get Online HelpGet Online Help
Click on Help or aClick on Help or a ?? for online help.for online help.
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More ways to get HelpMore ways to get Help
Click onClick onContact UsContact Us..
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View Map at Full Screen WidthView Map at Full Screen Width
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Floating WindowsFloating Windows
You can click and drag the Map Legend w indow aroundwherever you want.
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Set Viewable Map ScaleSet Viewable Map Scale
First calibrate your monitor by clicking Scale button
Use the map scale feature to see the scale youvezoomed to and to change to a different map scale.
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Identify ToolIdentify Tool
1) Highlight the desired data layer, 2) click the identify tool. 3)
Marker identif ies the point you clicked on. 4) See the Attribute Valuefor information on the layer e.g. date of photography.
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Search FunctionSearch Function
Click Search title bar to open it; enter key w ord(s); click Searchbutton
S h R lS h R lt
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Search ResultsSearch Results
Search results aredisplayed w ith links
to parts of Web SoilSurvey where the keyword(s) can be found
Click on a link to go
to that section.
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Linear Measuring ToolLinear Measuring Tool
Click rulertool button
Click tobegin andend linearsegments
Segmentlength andcumulativelengthdisplayed
Choosemetric orEnglish
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Area of Interest (AOI) FeaturesArea of Interest (AOI) Features
Navigate to an AOI using basic mapNavigate to an AOI using basic map
navigation themesnavigation themes
TransportationTransportation
Ortho photoOrtho photo
HydrographyHydrography
Political featuresPolitical features
Use available zoom in/out toolsUse available zoom in/out tools
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Area of Interest FeaturesArea of Interest Features, cont., cont.
Navigate to an AOI using selectionNavigate to an AOI using selectioncriteria:criteria:
Street addressStreet address
State and CountyState and County
Soil Survey AreaSoil Survey Area
Latitude and LongitudeLatitude and Longitude
PLSS (Township, Range and Section)PLSS (Township, Range and Section)
Federal Land BoundariesFederal Land Boundaries
Hydrologic UnitHydrologic Unit
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Area of Interest FeaturesArea of Interest Features, cont., cont.
Define an AOI byDefine an AOI by
drawing a polygon on a mapdrawing a polygon on a map expanding rectangle, orexpanding rectangle, or
digitize multidigitize multi--sided polygonsided polygon
selecting a soil survey areaselecting a soil survey area
Clear AOIClear AOI
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Area of Interest FeaturesArea of Interest Features, cont., cont.
Display data available for defined AOIDisplay data available for defined AOI Soil dataSoil data from Soil Data Martfrom Soil Data Mart
Soil mapsSoil maps from Soil Data Martfrom Soil Data Mart
Name your AOI (optional)Name your AOI (optional)
Choose either standard or national map unitChoose either standard or national map unitsymbolssymbols
Locate Area of Interest (AOI)Locate Area of Interest (AOI)
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Locate Area of Interest (AOI)Locate Area of Interest (AOI)
Zoom Dr
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Select
Navigate to AOI by Street AddressNavigate to AOI by Street Address
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Navigate to AOI by Street AddressNavigate to AOI by Street Address
View by Street AddressView by Street Address
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View by Street AddressView by Street Address
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Manage Displayed Data LayersManage Displayed Data Layers
Turn layers on or off by checking or unchecking box at left
Navigate to AOI by CountyNavigate to AOI by County
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Navigate to AOI by CountyNavigate to AOI by County
Navigate by Soil Survey AreaNavigate by Soil Survey Area
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Navigate by Soil Survey AreaNavigate by Soil Survey Area
Navigate by Latitude and LongitudeNavigate by Latitude and Longitude
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Navigate by Latitude and LongitudeNavigate by Latitude and Longitudechoose decimal degrees, or degrees, minutes and secondschoose decimal degrees, or degrees, minutes and seconds
For an areaFor an area
between 0 andbetween 0 and
180 degrees west180 degrees west
longitude, enter alongitude, enter a
negative longitudenegative longitude
number.number.
Locatio
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Navigate by Public Land Survey System (PLSS)Navigate by Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
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g y y y ( )
(Section, Township and Range)(Section, Township and Range)
Zoom In ToolZoom In Tool expandingexpanding
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Zoom In ToolZoom In Tool expandingexpanding
rectanglerectangle
D fi AOIDefine AOI
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Define AOIDefine AOI
RememberRemember -- you must specifically set theyou must specifically set theAOI before you can view any maps orAOI before you can view any maps ordata.data. Use one of the AOI buttons on toolbarUse one of the AOI buttons on toolbar
Expanding rectangleExpanding rectangle MultiMulti--sided polygonsided polygon
oror
Select the area by choosing a Soil SurveySelect the area by choosing a Soil SurveyArea, then clicking the Set AOI button.Area, then clicking the Set AOI button.
Define AOIDefine AOI draw rectangledraw rectangle
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Define AOIDefine AOI draw rectangledraw rectangle
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Define AOIDefine AOI multimulti sided polygonsided polygon
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Define AOIDefine AOI multimulti--sided polygonsided polygon
Selected AOISelected AOI
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Selected AOISelected AOI
Explicitly clear the AOIExplicitly clear the AOI
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Explicitly clear the AOIExplicitly clear the AOI
AOI Interactive MapAOI Interactive Map -- HelpHelp
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AOI Interactive MapAOI Interactive Map HelpHelp
View Soil MapView Soil Map
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Click Soil Map tab
Soil MapSoil Map
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So app
View/Print Map Unit DescriptionView/Print Map Unit Description
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View/Print Map Unit DescriptionView/Print Map Unit Description
Click on map unit name at left to view map unit description report
Click Prin table Version to print
Print OptionsPrint Options
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Print OptionsPrint Options
Set map scale
Select paper
size
Explore Soil InformationExplore Soil Information
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Soil Data Explorer FeaturesSoil Data Explorer Features
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Filter the soil information by land use categoryFilter the soil information by land use category
Learn the terminology and concepts of soils andLearn the terminology and concepts of soils and
specific land usesspecific land uses View interpretive soil data and soil properties inView interpretive soil data and soil properties in
the form of thematic maps, tables, and textthe form of thematic maps, tables, and text
descriptiondescription
Access ecological site informationAccess ecological site information
Print individual maps and reportsPrint individual maps and reports
Add content to free Shopping CartAdd content to free Shopping Cart
Soil Data ExplorerSoil Data Explorer -- HelpHelp
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Soil Data ExplorerSoil Data Explorer -- IntroIntro
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Soil Data ExplorerSoil Data Explorer -- IntroIntro
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Check item(s) in list, then click V iew Selected Topics todisplay text
Filter Information by Land UseFilter Information by Land Use
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Select a specific land use from drop dow n list to filter contenton the Soil Data Explorer tab.
Forestland InformationForestland Information
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List of topics
narrowed to thoserelated to Forestland.
Shopping CartShopping Cart
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Any material displayed in right-hand panel (intro tex t, maps, tables,
etc) can be added to the free Shopping Cart for later retrieval. Alladded content is bundled into a single PDF file for download or
rintin .
Suitabilities and LimitationsSuitabilities and Limitations
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Display a variety of interpretations as a thematic map.
Open a category folder, then select desired interpretation. ClickView Rating
Display Interpretive MapDisplay Interpretive Map
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Click Legend tab to display map legend. Table below map showsrating and limiting features of each soil in Summary Report.
Summary ReportSummary Report
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Interpretation DescriptionInterpretation Description
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and Rating Options Usedand Rating Options Used
Soil Properties and QualitiesSoil Properties and Qualities
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Select Property or QualitySelect Property or Quality
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Display ResultsDisplay Results
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Change Land UsesChange Land Uses
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List changesaccording toland use
List changesaccording toland use
Ecological Site Name MapEcological Site Name Map
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Ecological Site AssessmentEcological Site Assessment
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Chemical Soil Properties ReportChemical Soil Properties Report
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Report is displayed below the soil map.
Access Archived Soil Survey PublicationsAccess Archived Soil Survey Publications
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A listing of previous soil survey report publications for the Area ofInterest is stored on an external web site. Click the highlightedlink to go there.
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Access Glossary of TermsAccess Glossary of Terms
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Access the Free Shopping CartAccess the Free Shopping Cart
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Enter Subtitle ifdesired.
Table of Contentsshows content of
Shopping Cart
Choose map scaleand paper size.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
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Items can be deselected by
unchecking them on the list ifyou decide you do not wantto get them. Additionalitems must be added in
previous screens.
Soil map, map unit legend,
and map unit descriptionsare automatically added.
Preview an ItemPreview an Item
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Clickonan
item
topreview
it.
Check OutCheck Out
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During Check Out you can elect to get the file now or later.
Then click OK.
Custom Soil Resource Report beingCustom Soil Resource Report beinggeneratedgenerated
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