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Centennial of the Soil Survey Program

Explore the Soil Survey Program's evolution from basic tools like augers and spades to modern technologies such as computers and aerial photography. The dedicated Soil Scientists continue to push boundaries, using tools like Munsell color charts and orthophotoquads to unravel the secrets of the soil.

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Centennial of the Soil Survey Program

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  1. Centennial of the Soil Survey Program

  2. May 3, 1899

  3. Basic Tools • Auger • Spade

  4. Planetable • Alidade

  5. Odometer

  6. Color soil samples

  7. Muncell color chart

  8. Aerial photography

  9. Backhoe allows us to dig pits

  10. Orthophotoquads

  11. Microfiche • Magcards • System 6 • Display Writers • Today -- Computers

  12. Soil Scientist -- greatest tool of the soil survey program

  13. Pushed the limits!

  14. The intensity hasn’t changed!

  15. Soil Scientist is ever probing for answer

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