SOIL SURVEY of Greene and Washington Counties “How to use the soil survey book” by Mrs. Kraushaar March 2008

STEP #1  Locate the last page of the soil survey book  Open the map and locate the area of interest  Note the map sheet number for the area of interest

STEP #2  Turn to the map sheet indicated for your area of interest  Find the plot of land you are interested in researching

STEP #3  List the map unit symbols that are in your area of interest Samples may be the following symbols: AsB, BaC, Ce, Fa, etc…

STEP#4  Turn to the “Index to Soil Map Units” on page iv  List the page numbers beside each map unit sample for your area  Research your map unit samples by turning to the pages as indicated above

STEP #5  Turn to “Summary of Tables” listed on page v for page numbers of various tables For example: Crop yields is the fifth item listed and the table begins on page 61 Turn to page 61 for an explanation about crop yields for each map unit symbol listed for your land area

STEP #6  Use the “Contents” page if more information is needed or if you need other information such as: Soil Properties Classification of Soils Formation of Soils References Glossary of terms Soil Series information

APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE:  Find this property and practice……. Address: 38 Milliken Blvd, West Alexander, Pa HINT: Property is 3.5 miles south of I-70 in West Finley Township near Middle Wheeling Creek