SSURGO
SSURGO, which stands for Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, is a comprehensive digital soil survey database developed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It provides detailed information about the soil resources of the United States, including soil properties, classifications, and interpretations. SSURGO is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, which aims to provide accurate and up-to-date soil information to support various land use and management decisions.
The SSURGO database is structured in a geographic information system (GIS) format, allowing users to access
SSURGO data is collected through field surveys and laboratory analyses, and it is updated regularly to reflect