Bitterroot Valley Soil Survey

1709 North 1st Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 363-1444 ext. 108

Benefits of Updating the Soil Survey of the Bitterroot Valley

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The updated product will provide more detailed information on soil characteristics such as soil depth, texture, chemical and other physical properties, and productivity potentials. A seamless digital coverage of the soil survey mapping for the county which will be available to the public via the internet. Improved management interpretations for agriculture, resource conservation, and land use planning. The updated soil survey will be available over the internet through the Web Soil Survey website as portions of the survey are completed. This will make soil data much more accessible to users. We welcome input from users regarding specific needs. Please send all comments and questions to Jay Skovlin, Soil Survey Project Leader at jay.skovlin@mt.usda.gov, 363-5010 ext 108 or Beth Rowley, Soil Scientist at beth.rowley@mt.usda.gov, 363-5010 ext 110.