Abstract: This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the mostdetailed level of soil geographic data developed by the NationalCooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizingmaps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct baseand digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotelysensed and other information.This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data andcomputerized attribute data. The map data are in a 7.5 minutequadrangle format and include a detailed, field verified inventoryof soils and nonsoil areas that normally occur in a repeatablepattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown atthe scale mapped. A special soil features layer (point and linefeatures) is optional. This layer displays the location of featurestoo small to delineate at the mapping scale, but they are largeenough and contrasting enough to significantly influence use andmanagement. The soil map units are linked to attributes in the MapUnit Interpretations Record relational database, which gives theproportionate extent of the component soils and their properties.The NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis downloadedthe Richmond County digital soils survey from the NRCS public ftp site,projected the file to NAD83, NC State Plane, Meters; changedone attribute name; added an attribute identifying A and B hydricsoil types; and an arc type attribute. This file is described here.
Purpose: SSURGO depicts information about the kinds and distribution ofsoils on the landscape. The soil map and data used in the SSURGOproduct were prepared by soil scientists as part of the NationalCooperative Soil Survey.
Supplemental Information: Digital versions of hydrography, cultural features, and otherassociated layers that are not part of the SSURGO data set may beavailable from the primary organization listed in the Point ofContact.>system filename : ricodsl file size = 6.7 mb>>Revisions and updates to this layer include:>>1) filename: ricodsl500 The May 1, 2000 version was the>first digital version released. This county was released>in NAD83, State Plane, meters.SSURGO depicts information about soil features on ornear the surface of the Earth. The data were collected as partof the National Cooperative Soil Survey.The following is taken from the US Department of Agriculture,Soil Conservation Service, Technical Guide, Section II-A-2,January 1993, Hydric Soils, Richmond County, North Carolina.>Hydric Codes (HC):>1=Hydric soils, only because of saturation for a>significant period during the growing season>2=Hydric soils that are frequently flooded for long>or very long periods during the growing season>3=Hydric soils that are ponded for long or very>long periods during the growing season>>Vegetation Codes (VC):>1=Hydric soils that support woody vegetation>under natural conditions>2=Hydric soils that do not support woody>vegetation under natural conditions>>Hydric soils in this county cannot be farmed under>natural conditions without removing woody vegetation>or hydrology manipulation.>>Some map units and included soils listed as hydric soils>in this county may not meet the definition of hydric soils>and wetlands because the hydrology has been altered through>drainage or other manipulations.>>A.) Map units that are all hydric soils or have hydric soils>as a major component:>>Map Unit Symbol HC VC Map Unit Name>--------------- -- -- ------------->JmA 1,2 1 Johnston mucky loam, 0 to 2% slopes,> 3 frequently flooded>>PcA 1 1 Paxville fine sandy loam,> 0 to 2% slopes>>B.) Map units with inclusions of hydric soils or have wet spots:>>Map Unit Map Unit Name Hydric HC VC Normal>Symbol Inclusions Location> Inclusion>------- ------------- ---------- -- -- ---------->AaB Ailey sand, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> moderately wet, soils and in depressions> 0 to 6% slopes>>AcB Ailey loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> 0 to 8% slopes soils and in depressions>>>AcC Ailey loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> 8 to 15% slopes soils>>>AgC Ailey gravelly poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> loamy sand, soils> 8 to 15% slopes>>AgD Ailey gravelly poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> loamy sand, soils> 15 to 25% slopes>>AuB Ailey-Urban land poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> complex, soils and in depressions> 0 to 8% slopes>>AuC Ailey-Urban land poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> complex, soils> 8 to 15% slopes>>CaC Candor and Wakulla poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> soils, 8 to 15% soils> slopes>>ChA Chewacla loam poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 0 to 2% slopes, soils> frequently flooded>>HsA Hornsboro silt loam, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> 0 to 2% slopes soils and in depressions>>NoA Norfolk loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 0 to 2% slopes soils>>NoB Norfolk loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 2 to 6% slopes soils>>PeA Peawick fine sandy poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> loam, 0 to 2% soils> slopes>>PeB Peawick fine sandy poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> loam, 2 to 6% soils> slopes>>PfA Peawick silt loam, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> 2 to 6% slopes, soils and in depressions> rarely flooded>>PoA Pelion loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 0 to 2% slopes soils>>PoB Pelion loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 8 to 15% slopes soils>>PoC Pelion loamy sand, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> 2 to 6% slopes soils>>RvA Riverview loam, poorly drained 1 1 Along drainageways> 0 to 2% slopes, soils> occasionally flooded>>WuB Wakulla and Candor, poorly drained 1 1 Depressions> soils, 0 to 8% soils> slopesTo receive a copy of the Richmond County Soils Survey contact:>NRCS-Raleigh Office>4405 Bland Road, Suite 205>Raleigh, NC 27609>(919) 790-2905

Progress: Complete
Update Frequency: As needed

Theme Keywords: None, soil survey, soils, Soil Survey Geographic, SSURGO
Place Keywords: North Carolina, Richmond County, Ansonville (s3508064), Diggs (s3407910), Ellerbe (s3507958), Ghio (s3407911), Gibson (s3407912), Hamlet (s3407903), Harrisville (s3507950), Hoffman (s3507960), Lilesville (s3407901), Mangum (s3507957), Marston (s3407904), Millstone Lake (s3507959), Morven East (s3407909), Mount Gilead East (s3507949), Mount Gilead West (s3508056), Norman (s3507951), Pinebluff (s3507961), Rockingham (s3407902), West End (s3507952)

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Usage Constraints: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources ConservationService, should be acknowledged as the data source in productsderived from these data.This data set is not designed for use as a primary regulatory toolin permitting or citing decisions, but may be used as a referencesource. This is public information and may be interpreted byorganizations, agencies, units of government, or others based onneeds; however, they are responsible for the appropriateapplication. Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies are not toreassign to the Natural Resources Conservation Service anyauthority for the decisions that they make. The Natural ResourcesConservation Service will not perform any evaluations of these mapsfor purposes related solely to State or local regulatory programs.Photographic or digital enlargement of these maps to scales greaterthan at which they were originally mapped can cause misinterpretationof the data. If enlarged, maps do not show the small areas ofcontrasting soils that could have been shown at a larger scale. Thedepicted soil boundaries, interpretations, and analysis derived fromthem do not eliminate the need for onsite sampling, testing, anddetailed study of specific sites for intensive uses. Thus, these dataand their interpretations are intended for planning purposes only.Digital data files are periodically updated. Files are dated, andusers are responsible for obtaining the latest version of the data.