Soil type

[Geokhan]

Hlo...if we are traveling on highway, is there any visual observation of land due to which one can estimate rough idea of soil type of that particular area?

 

[emmgjld]

If one understands the local geology, the local 'natural' plants types which grow on which soils and has a good feel for Geomorphology, then some good guesses can be made. Always be prepared for major disappointments!!

 

[GeoEnvGuy]

You would be better off looking at soil survey maps, rather than guessing yourself.