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The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Sheet covers Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Provides essential information for broad planning, such as determining areas' potential for various types of farming, forestry and recreation; locating sources of sand and gravel; and locating feasible routes for utility lines and highways. More detailed soil surveys should be used for specific planning of farms, cities, recreation areas, tax equalization and road building. 13 tables describe features of soil landscape units in the geomorphic areas within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Sheet. Discusses climate and surficial geology of the area. 9 b/w, 7 color photos. Separate color map shows the area's geomorphic regions and soil landscape units. For regional planners, development agencies, government personnel, civil engineers, developers, businesses and industries, and junior high, high school and college science teachers.
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Soil Landscapes and Geomorphic Regions–Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Sheet
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: University of Minnesota Extension
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Sheet covers Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Provides essential information for broad planning, such as determining areas' potential for various types of farming, forestry and recreation; locating sources of sand and gravel; and locating feasible routes for utility lines and highways. More detailed soil surveys should be used for specific planning of farms, cities, recreation areas, tax equalization and road building. 13 tables describe features of soil landscape units in the geomorphic areas within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Sheet. Discusses climate and surficial geology of the area. 9 b/w, 7 color photos. Separate color map shows the area's geomorphic regions and soil landscape units. For regional planners, development agencies, government personnel, civil engineers, developers, businesses and industries, and junior high, high school and college science teachers.