Soil Taxonomy is a system that classifies different types of soil based on their properties, developed between 1951 and 1974. It was designed to be used by soil scientists of all backgrounds and experience levels. The classification is based on the actual properties of the soils themselves, rather than general beliefs about soils. This system includes all types of soils, even those that have been cultivated or eroded. Soil Taxonomy helps aggregate soil data and interpretations at different levels, whether for maps or statistics. It provides a consistent naming system that indicates where a soil belongs in the classification and gives information about its properties. This classification system is useful for understanding soil properties important for plant growth, as well as for engineering and other nonfarm uses.