using soil surveys for geomorphic analysis holly a.s. dolliver assistant professor of soil science...
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Using Soil Surveys for Geomorphic Analysis
Holly A.S. DolliverAssistant Professor of Soil Science & GeologyPlant and Earth Science
Cutting Edge
Soils in the Field
Soil Surveys
Soil Survey Status
Soil Surveys
Soil Survey
• Widely available (library/local NRCS/Web Soil Survey)
• Information dense
• mapped at 1:24,000 scale
• minimum map unit size = 1 ac)
Soil Survey
Landform Identification
Soil Survey
Geomorphic/Landscape Models
Northern Driftless Region
Soil Survey
Geomorphic Analysis
Geomorphic Analysis
Geomorphic Analysis
Where to begin?
Geomorphic Analysis
Parent Material
Climate
Living Organisms
Topography
Time
Soil Formation & Development