2009-05-012009-05-012009-05-011976https://hdl.handle.net/10365/3852Surface mining of agricultural land is on the increase in southwestern North Dakota. Reclamation of mined land is essential to the maintenance of our food production base-our soil resources. Planning. prior to mining, is a necessary part of the reclamation effort. Preparation of detailed soil inventories-soil maps and interpretations-is one of the most important steps in the planning process. Soils information provides the basis for determining the reclamation potential of areas proposed for mining.North Dakota State UniversityMiningSoilLand restorationArticle