SOIL SURVEY of Greene and Washington

Counties

“How to use the soil survey book”by

Mrs. KraushaarMarch 2008

STEP #1 Locate the last page of the soil survey

book

Open the map and locate the area of interest

Note the map sheet number for the area of interest

STEP #2 Turn to the map sheet indicated for your

area of interest

Find the plot of land you are interested in researching

STEP #3 List the map unit symbols that are in your

area of interest Samples may be the following symbols: AsB,

BaC, Ce, Fa, etc…

STEP#4 Turn to the “Index to Soil Map Units” on

page iv

List the page numbers beside each map unit sample for your area

Research your map unit samples by turning to the pages as indicated above

STEP #5 Turn to “Summary of Tables” listed on

page v for page numbers of various tables For example: Crop yields is the fifth item listed

and the table begins on page 61 Turn to page 61 for an explanation about crop

yields for each map unit symbol listed for your land area

STEP #6 Use the “Contents” page if more

information is needed or if you need other information such as: Soil Properties Classification of Soils Formation of Soils References Glossary of terms Soil Series information

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Find this property and practice…….

Address: 38 Milliken Blvd, West Alexander, Pa

HINT: Property is 3.5 miles south of I-70 in West Finley Township near Middle Wheeling Creek