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Soil moisture, linked to every property.
Modelled soil moisture map showing the vertical height difference in centimetres (recorded as metres in the layer name) between each terrain point and the nearest point calculated to be saturated with water. Geodata AS distributes it to Placepoint.
What the dataset contains
Soil moisture in Placepoint
Modelled soil moisture map showing the vertical height difference in centimetres (recorded as metres in the layer name) between each terrain point and the nearest point calculated to be saturated with water. Geodata AS distributes it to Placepoint. The model is derived from hoydedata.no (Kartverket's national terrain model) and Drainage lines.
For a developer, soil moisture is a rough indicator of drainage and foundation challenges. A low value (water near the surface) may require groundwater lowering, drainage or other measures before development, and can also be linked to flooding and surface water problems. Part of Placepoint's Water map layers. Related: Drainage lines; Caution surfaces, (regulated) water, dams; Groundwater (GRANADA).
When the terrain model changes significantly.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetRiver network
ELVIS, the national river network, from main rivers at overview level to the full network when you zoom in.
About the datasetWater bodies
Water bodies for both surface water and groundwater.
About the datasetWatercourses and catchments
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About the datasetProtected watercourses
Watercourses protected from hydropower development through Verneplan for vassdrag (the protection plan for watercourses), a legal designation adopted by the Storting over several decades.
About the datasetHow often is soil moisture updated?
When the source changes. The frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Geodata AS. We collect and quality-check the data and place it on the correct property, with source and date on every field.
How do I see soil moisture for a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Water map layer. The dataset is a separate layer there, and you see the details in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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