The major sections of the document address Site Description, Soil Profile Description, Geomorphology, Geology, Soil Taxonomy. Anyone interested in properly describing soils needs to consult this source. Although primarily written for the college level, the diagrams and descriptions could benefit anyone. Access maps, charts, or tables for soil erosion, land capability classifications, prime farmland, water quality, and much more.
Maps exists for soil moisture, soil temperature, desertification, phosphorus and more.
Teacher lesson plans are also available at the site, geared toward a high school or middle school level. Most of the photographs on display in this section were taken between 1937 and 1943 with some of the photos dating back to the 1800 s. Thousands of black and white photos exist for agriculture, business, community, domestic scenes, education, government, landscapes, machinery, portraiture, and transportation. MUIR data contains about 88 estimated soil physical and chemical properties, interpretations, and performance data. Soil series may be selected based on various geographic areas of responsibility or use, series status, various dates, or the soil classification.