Data set containing information about soil patterns of Southern Ontario. Soil attributes include soil name, texture, drainage and slope. Such data is useful for studies that require an overview of soil characteristics, such as: environmental impact assessments; erosion studies; agricultural capability and engineering studies.
Citation
Soil Survey Complex [computer file]. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, 2009. Available: Scholars GeoPortal http://geo2.scholarsportal.info (Accessed current date).
Restrictions
The data is licensed to Brock University faculty, staff and students for teaching and research purposes only.
Related Information
Report No.60 v.1, v.2 [PDF]
Soils of the Municipality of Niagara (1:25,000) G 3463 N54 J3 1989 O567 [map]
Map 1: West Lincoln [zoomable image]
Map 2: Grimsby – Lincoln [zoomable image]
Map 3: St. Catharines – Niagara-on-the-Lake [zoomable image]
Map 4: Pelham – Thorold – Welland [zoomable image]
Map 5: Niagara Falls [zoomable image]
Map 6: Wainfleet [zoomable image]
Map 7: Fort Erie – Port Colborne [zoomable image]
Local Access
Local \DATA\Niagara\Niagara_soils_shapefile