Field | Value |
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Title |
Great Soil Group (GSG) Soil Type map of NSW |
Abstract |
This map provides soil types across NSW using the Great Soil Group classification. It uses the best available soils resource mapping coverage incorporating over 55 different datasets of multiple scales. Hence the published scale of this linework is between 1:100,000 - 1:500,000 depending on the dataset it originated from. Further information about these datasets are available in the 'Lineage', 'Positional accuracy' and 'Attribute accuracy' sections of the metadata. The dominant soil type for each mapping unit was allocated using a modified listing of GSG soil types outlined in Table 1 (see dataset package). Individual map units have been grouped and dissolved according to the GSG soil type field to produce the final map. Online Maps: This dataset can be viewed using eSPADE (NSW’s soil spatial viewer), which contains a suite of soil and landscape information including soil profile data. Many of these datasets have hot-linked soil reports. An alternative viewer is the SEED Map; an ideal way to see what other natural resources datasets (e.g. vegetation) are available for this map area. Reference: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (2021) Soil Group (GSG) Soil Type map of NSW - Version 4.5, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Parramatta. |
Resource locator |
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Show on SEED Web Map |
Name: Show on SEED Web Map Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Display dataset on SEED's map Function: download |
Data quality statement |
Name: Data quality statement Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: DQS - Great Soil Group (GSG) Soil Type map of NSW Function: download |
Show on eSPADE Web Map |
Name: Show on eSPADE Web Map Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: View dataset on eSPADE spatial viewer. Function: download |
GSG data package |
Name: GSG data package Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Download package: shapefiles, ESRI layer files and metadata Function: download |
GSG metadata table and figure |
Name: GSG metadata table and figure Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Download package: shapefile, Esri layer file and metadata figure Function: download |
ArcGIS REST Map Services |
Name: ArcGIS REST Map Services Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Connect to REST map services using ArcGIS or ArcGIS online map viewer. Function: download |
Land and soil information web page |
Name: Land and soil information web page Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: About land and soil information in NSW - DPIE's data systems and map products. Function: download |
DPIE's Land and soil website |
Name: DPIE's Land and soil website Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Soil information, mapping & management; land degradation & geodiversity. Function: download |
Web Map Service (WMS) |
Name: Web Map Service (WMS) Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Connect to WMS using your GIS. Function: download |
KML Service |
Name: KML Service Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Download KML for use in Google Earth. Function: download |
Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) |
Name: Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) Protocol: WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download Description: Connect to WMTS using your GIS. Function: download |
Unique resource identifier |
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Code |
34c37fe6-72c1-40ad-aae5-3005feb5a9ec |
Presentation form |
Map digital |
Edition |
4.5 |
Dataset language |
English |
Metadata standard |
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Name |
ISO 19115 |
Edition |
2016 |
Dataset URI |
https://datasets.seed.nsw.gov.au/dataset/34c37fe6-72c1-40ad-aae5-3005feb5a9ec |
Purpose |
Support natural resource management and environmental decision making. |
Status |
Completed |
Spatial representation |
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Type |
vector |
Geometric Object Type |
surface |
Geometric Object Count |
66931 |
Spatial reference system |
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Code identifying the spatial reference system |
4283 |
Equivalent scale |
1:None |
Additional information source |
Version changes Improvements incorporated into version 4.5 include:
GIS field name descriptions GSG_code - Dominant Great Soil Group (GSG) soil classification code. GSG_name - Dominant Great Soil Group (GSG) soil classification name. Version - Version number of dataset. References: Stace, H.C.T., Hubble G.D., Brewer R., Northcote K.H., Sleeman J.R., Mulcahy M.J. and Hallsworth E.G. 1968, A Handbook of Australian Soils, Rellim Technical Publication, Glenside. |
Field | Value |
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Topic category |
Field | Value |
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Keyword set |
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keyword value |
AGRICULTURE BOUNDARIES SOIL SOIL-Chemistry GEOSCIENCES SOIL-Erosion |
Originating controlled vocabulary |
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Title |
ANZLIC Search Words |
Reference date |
2008-05-16 |
Geographic location |
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West bounding longitude |
141.001 |
East bounding longitude |
153.668 |
North bounding latitude |
-37.507 |
South bounding latitude |
-27.998 |
Vertical extent information |
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Minimum value |
-100 |
Maximum value |
2228 |
Coordinate reference system |
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Authority code |
urn:ogc:def:cs:EPSG:: |
Code identifying the coordinate reference system |
5711 |
Temporal extent |
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Begin position |
2011-01-04 |
End position |
N/A |
Dataset reference date |
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Resource maintenance |
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Maintenance and update frequency |
As needed |
Contact info | |
Contact position |
Data Broker |
Organisation name |
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
Telephone number |
131555 |
Email address |
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Web address |
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew |
Responsible party role |
pointOfContact |
Field | Value |
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Lineage |
The best available soils datasets were sourced to provide a single (seamless where possible) layer across NSW. Datasets collated to derive this map included:
Each map unit polygon was assigned a dominant GSG soil type of the largest facet (sub-landscape) area are using a modified listing of the Great Soil Group classification (Stace et. al. 1968) outlined in Table 1 (see dataset package). Individual map units were then dissolved according to the GSG soil type field to produce the final map. It is common that multiple soil types will exist in most if not all polygons. Thus the map provides a guide to the most likely soil type present for each soil map unit in NSW. |
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Limitations on public access |
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Field | Value |
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Scope |
dataset |
DQ Completeness Commission |
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Effective date |
2021-04-29 |
Explanation |
All polygons were labelled with a soil type class name and code as per the classification except for the following units below, which have been labelled accordingly: Water = Water; Disturbed Terrain and Rock = Not assessed. An internal desktop review has been completed for the Great Soil Group soil type field. |
DQ Completeness Omission |
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Effective date |
2001-01-01 |
DQ Conceptual Consistency |
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Effective date |
2012-07-01 |
DQ Topological Consistency |
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Effective date |
2020-01-30 |
Explanation |
ArcGIS was used to ensure all polygons in the feature class are topologically correct. (cluster tolerance 0.000003 DDeg). |
DQ Absolute External Positional Accuracy |
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Effective date |
2021-04-29 |
Explanation |
The accuracy of this map coverage varies across NSW, as map polygon boundaries were derived from many different sources and scales (see Lineage). Soil boundaries using published and draft 1:100,000 scale mapping by DPIE are generally accurate to within 100 m. Soil boundaries using published or draft 1:250,000 scale, and reconnaissance 1:100,000 – 1:250,000 level soil landscape mapping are generally accurate to within 250 m. Land Systems is a different style of soil mapping product and published at a scale of 1:250,000 with linework generally accurate to within 250m. Some small alignment issues may occur for Land Systems mapping from issues with the digitizing process when first captured years ago into a digital format. Other small scale datasets (like Riverina Reconnaissance mapping - 1:500,000 ) are approximate and generally accurate to within 500m. |
DQ Non Quantitative Attribute Correctness |
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Effective date |
2021-04-29 |
Explanation |
The accuracy of attributes for this map coverage will vary across NSW, based on the source and mapping scale of the different datasets used to compose this product. A data source confidence diagram (Figure 1 in dataset package) shows these different datasets and their quality according to the NSW thematic map confidence classification outlined below:
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Field | Value |
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Responsible party |
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Contact position |
Data Broker |
Organisation name |
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
Telephone number |
131555 |
Email address |
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Web address |
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew |
Responsible party role |
pointOfContact |
Field | Value |
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Metadata point of contact |
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Contact position |
Data Broker |
Organisation name |
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
Telephone number |
131555 |
Email address |
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Web address |
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew |
Responsible party role |
pointOfContact |
Metadata date |
2024-02-26T12:57:24.721481 |
Metadata language |
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