Acid sulfate soils series

Brief description

This series contains acid sulfate soils information for Queensland. Mapping is available for a number of locations at scale suitable for land use planning.

Full description

Acid sulfate soils series metadata record - Full ISO 19115 metadata record
Acid sulfate soils - Keppel Sands to Yeppoon Central Queensland - CQAY - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Keppel Sands to Yeppoon area of Central Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. The dataset can also be used to display a hazard rating. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map. This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils mapping stylefiles - This data package contains several stylefiles designed to present Queensland's acid sulfate soils mapping in a visually consistent manner across different software environments. The files have been prepared for use with ArcGIS, MapInfo, and QuantumGIS. Instructions on how to use the files are also provided.
Acid sulfate soils of Beachmere - South East Queensland - CABB - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Beachmere area of South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Bowen - North Queensland - MWQB - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for Bowen, North Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Bundaberg, South East Queensland - BAS - This dataset is an Acid Sulfate Soils survey of the Bundaberg area in the Burnett-Mary, South East Queensland. The mapping covers part of the Bundaberg, Kolan, Moore Park and Yandaran 1: 50,000 map sheets (9348-1, 9348-2, 9348-3, 9348-4) and was completed in 2001.The mapping is at a scale of 1: 50,000 and identifies the risk of Acid Sulfate Soils.
Acid sulfate soils of Cairns - Far North Queensland - NQAS - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Cairns area or Far North Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Donnybrook Meldale and Toorbul - South East Queensland - CABD - This dataet is an acid sulfate soils map for the Toorbul, Meldale, and Donnybrook areas of South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Halifax - North Queensland - IAS - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Halifax area, near Ingham in North Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Proserpine - North Queensland - MWQP - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Proserpine area of North Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Southern Bribie Island, South East Queensland - CABBI - This dataset is a acid sulfate soils map for the south end of Bribie Island, South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of Tannum Sands to Gladstone - Central Queensland - CQAG - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the coastline from Tannum Sands to Gladstone, Central Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct this map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Airlie Beach area of North Queensland - MWQA - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Airlie Beach area of North Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Bajool-Port Alma area of Central Queensland - CQAB - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Bajool-Port Alma area, Central Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. The dataset can also be used to display a hazard rating. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Corio Bay Area of Central Queensland - CQAC - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Corio Bay area, Central Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Logan-Coomera area of South East Queensland - SEAL - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Logan to Coomera area of South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Mackay area of North Queensland - MWQM - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Mackay area of North Queensland, from Shoal Point to Sandy Creek and Seaforth. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Maroochy-Caloundra area of South East Queensland - SEAM - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Maroochy-Caloundra area of South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Maryborough area of South East Queensland - MAC - This dataset comprises general soils mapping for the Maryborough area in the Burnett-Mary, South East Queensland, reinterpreted for acid sulfate soils hazard. The mapping covers parts of the Boonooroo, Howard, Maryborough and Pialba 1: 50,000 map sheets (9446-1, 9447-3, 9446-4, 9447-2) and was completed in 2002. The mapping is at a scale of 1: 50,000 and while not equivalent to an Acid Sulfate Soils Map, the data is intended to be used in a similar fashion until it is replaced with a map based on the standard sampling protocols for acid sulfate soils mapping in Queensland. Since this coverage comprises reinterpreted historical soils data, the extent of the ASS depicted is likely an underestimate. In addition, no acid sulfate soil borehole descriptions or laboratory data exist for this area, and no report accompanies the map. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Narrows area of Central Queensland - CQAN - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for The Narrows area, near Gladstone. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:50,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Pine Rivers area of South East Queensland - MAS - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Pine Rivers area of South East Queensland. The mapping covers parts of the Brisbane, Redcliffe and Samford 1: 50,000 map sheets (9543-3, 9543-4, 9443-2) and was completed in 2011. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Sarina area of North Queensland - MWQS - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Sarina area of North Queensland, from Hay Point to Armstrong Beach. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils of the Yeppoon area of Central Queensland - YAS - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Yeppoon area of Central Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.
Acid sulfate soils - Tweed Heads to Nerang River - South East Queensland - SEAN - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Tweed Heads to Nerang River area of South East Queensland. It shows the presence of, type of, and average depth to acid sulfate soil layers in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:25,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. However, the effective scale of each map polygon varies based on the number of soil description sites within it. This map may be used for strategic land use planning. It is also appropriate for a very general preliminary assessment of acid sulfate hazard at property scale. However, it is not sufficiently detailed for intensive development planning.
Acid sulfate soils - Tweed Heads to Teewah - South-East Queensland - SEA - This dataset is an acid sulfate soils map for the Tweed Heads to Teewah area of South East Queensland. It shows the presence or absence of acid sulfate soils in polygons interpreted as relatively homogenous acid sulfate environments. A combination of soils description, laboratory testing, elevation and geology data, and API (airphoto interpretation) was used to construct the map.This mapping is at a nominal scale of 1:100,000 and is restricted to coastal areas below 5m AHD. This map may be used for broadscale land use planning. It is not suitable for local-scale or property-scale planning.