5.1 geoclass.aml

This AML is not intended for general use. It is primarily valid for NW-Wyoming surface geology map units only (Yellowstone Plateau and Shoshone National Forest). However, you might want to add other units or alter the reclassification scheme depending on your needs.

In our case, the surface geology map of Wyoming (NW-section) is reclassified into 5 broad classes of ecologically similar layers. Each layer within a class can be viewed as similar in terms of dependent soil properties, nutrient content, and mineral composition. Here, the geology map was reuced to the  following classes:
     1)   Igneous coarse
     2)   Igneous fine
     3)   Sedimentary coarse
     4)   Sedimentary fine
     5)   Alluvial & other coarse mixed deposits

The resulting map is called "geoswb", but you can give it another name. Also, there are two distinct coverages produced by this procedure, called "alluv" and "morain". These two coverages contain a classificationof alluvial deposits and morains of mixed bedrock origin, respectively. Morains are generally classified under class 1 or 3, depending on the bedrock material. The file called "mike" is a slightly different reclassification sheme.

You can get more information on the usability of such a reclassification here. Alternatively, you can check under soilprop.aml to see what other applications are useful based on this reclassification.
 
 
 

General specifications of the AML:

 
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