Soil Survey Publication Dates
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Author: Bradley Miller
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This map shows the publication years for soil survey reports by county across Iowa. These reports provide detailed descriptions of soil types, maps, and interpretations critical for land management, agriculture, and conservation planning. The publication date indicates the year the final version became available in print, DVD, or online through the Web Soil Survey.
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Source:
Prepared by Gerald A. Miller and Thomas E. Fenton
Emeritus Professors of Agronomy, Iowa State University
As of March 2014
Interpretation:
Older publications (especially pre-1990s) may be outdated and lack modern digital mapping, high-resolution elevation data, or recent soil series revisions. More recent reports (2000 and later) generally reflect updates in taxonomy, classification, and technological enhancements in mapping.
Resolution:
County-level publication data; displayed as a statewide static image
Suggested Use:
Useful for identifying which counties may need updated surveys, understanding the age of the underlying soil data used in current land evaluations, and assessing the reliability of soil interpretations for various land uses.
References:
Miller, G.A., & Fenton, T.E. (2014). Published Soil Survey Reports by County. Iowa State University, Department of Agronomy.
Note: DVD/web-only surveys marked with an asterisk ().*