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Soil Survey

Modern soil surveys are available in all 99 Iowa Counties. All soil surveys are available in an electronic format. Digital aerial photography is available for the entire state. Electronic soil surveys and aerial photography can be accessed through the Iowa Cooperative Soil Survey.

Official tables of soil survey properties and interpretations are available from Section II of the electronic Field Office Technical Guide.

To obtain a hard copy of a soil survey, please contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District Office.