Soil Survey Map

The Charles Soil Conservation District promotes the wise use of our natural resources through programs
that encourage installation of conservation practices which conserve our natural resources.

Soil Survey/Maps

Soil Survey (1974)

Hard copy available upon request.

Updated Soil Survey (April 2008)
Development by USDA-NRCS

Please visit the new Web Soil Survey!
Official Charles County Soil Survey Update.
Follow these 3 Basic Steps to surf the Web Soil Survey!

Official NRCS Soils Data Set Online!
Follow these helpful tips for downloading soils information.

USDA-NRCS has provided the new soils survey list of Hydric and Highly Erodible Soils as defined by Code of Maryland.

Hard Copy Maps Available for Viewing

Aerial Photos (some maps not available)
Black and White: 1937, 1952, 1957, 1964 (no key), 1971-72, 1980; Color Infrared: 1981, 1988

Maps
        U.S. Geological Survey Topographical map of Charles County http://www.usgs.gov
        Critical Area- Charles Co. Dept. of Planning and Growth Management
        National Wetland Inventory- DNR- U.S. Fish and Wildlife
        Flood Insurance Rate Map- Federal Emergency Management Agency
        Geodetic Control Survey- Charles County Government

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Procedures and Fees

Procedures and fees for obtaining copies of photographs.
         Call to make an appointment with John Downs or Carol Gordon.
         Please provide details prior to appointment about specific areas of interest so maps can be pulled in
         advance. There is a $1.00 charge per copy.

Useful GIS DATA link:

Maryland State Geographic Committee www.msgic.state.md.us