Soils (MU) Polygons/Areas - State of Hawaii

[ Metadata ] Hawaii Digital Soil Survey polygons for the State of Hawaii. Downloaded statewide dataset from USDA/NRCS ( nrcs.usda.gov/resources/data-and-reports/gridded-soil-survey-geographic-gssurgo-database ) 11/28/23. This dataset is a digital soil survey and generally is the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

The information was prepared by digitizing maps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct base and digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information.This dataset consists of georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data. The map data are in a state-wide extent format and include a detailed, field verified inventory of soils and miscellaneous areas that normally occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped.