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This is a publication of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and  the Agricultural Experiment Stations. In some surveys, other Federal and local agencies also contribute. The Soil Conservation Service has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. In line with Department of Agriculture policies, benefits of this program are available to all who need the information, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, or age.

Major fieldwork for this soil survey was done  in the period 1946-59. Soil names and descriptions were approved in 1964. Unless otherwise indicated, statements in the publication refer to conditions in the county in 1964. This survey of Somerset County was made as part of the technical assistance furnished by the Soil Conservation Service to the Somerset Soil Conservation District.