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rnickness of the solum�ranges from 10 to S8 cls�• loam subsoil are exposed in cultivated <br /> :,,�es but is comnonly 28 to 36 inches. The Ap ' fields. <br /> �a�i:on is very dark �ray to dark �rayi�h brown. In Included in mapping aere a few patches of Dalbo � <br /> ,,ltivaced areas the A1 horizon is 3 to S inches soils. Thare are areas of Dundas and Cordova soil� � <br /> ��l�k and is black or very dark �ray. 'ihe A2 hori- in slallow drainageways. Areas of Glencoe soils <br /> ,�� Mhere present, is 3 to 8 inches thick and is were aiso included in the �ew scattered depressions, <br /> ���, d�rk gray to �rayish brwn. The B2 horizon tbst areas of this 'soil �are in permanent pasture � <br /> �Cnerally is dark yelloxisA Drvwn but is yella+ish or voodland. This soil is good cropland and is suited ' <br /> �n.,n and olive bravn in places. The B2 horizon has to all crops commonly grown in the county. The haiard <br /> jairked incre u e in clay content as compared to the of erosion is seva n. Good management is required <br /> � kori.�on. The finest textured part of the B hori- to reduce ero�ion and ninoff. (Capability unit <br /> :o� ranges from 22 to 35 percent clay but is typi- IIIe-1; woodland group 1; building site group 5) ' <br /> u�ly 28 to 33 percent clay. Sand content ranges <br /> �� SO to 45 percent, with 25 to SO percent of the- Hayden loam, 12 to 18 perc2nt slopes (HbD) .--'ltiis <br /> y�nd fraction coaner than fine sand. '!he C horizon hillv soil occupies 2-acre to 15-acre, irregularly <br /> contains 18 to 24 percent clry and 35 to SO percent shaped areas on hillsi'des and knolls. Slopes are ' <br /> �, High-chroma mottles are coaim�n throughout the typically 60 to 125 feet long. Some areas are on <br /> � hori�on. In some areas there are iron oxide con- the side slopes of lorr hills, and slope is mainly ' <br /> csetiorts. In the eastern part of the county, there in one direction. Slopes are in several directions, <br /> � a IIC horizon of reddish-brawn loamy or sandy hoaever, in most areas. 'Ihis soil has a profile ' <br /> a�terial at a depth of 4 to 20 feet. The A horizon similar to that described as representative for the <br /> slightly acid to neutral. The B horizon is medi- series, except that the surface layer is dark gray- <br /> acid to neutral. ish brown and is much lighter colored when dry. <br /> Hayden soils are not so fine textured as the 'Ihen are a few scattered exposures of the dark- <br /> �iular Erin soils. , They are finer textured throug}L- brown clay loam subsoil. The surface layer and the <br /> t the profile than the associated Heyder soils. subsoil are commonly thinner than those in the pro- <br /> den soils are not mottled in the B2 horizon as file described as representative for the series. <br /> the associated Nessel soils. 'Ihey are finer Included in mapping were small patches of Dalbo <br /> textured and la+er in content of gravel and cobble- soils that occupy convex positions. Areas of D�mdas <br /> tones than the similar Kingsley soils and have a and Cordova soils occupy shallow drainageways and ' <br /> t!►t�r colored Ap horizon than the associated depnssions. = ' s <br /> ter soils. . t�bst areas of this soil are in permanent pasture <br /> or woodland. The haza'rd of erosion severely limits <br /> Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes (HbB).--1his the use of this soil for cultivated crops. If ` <br /> ntly imdulating soil occupies 2-acre to 15-acre, coimon management practices are used, intertilled <br /> rregnlarly shaped azeas on }aolls and hillsides. crops shwld be grown only -occasionally. This soil � <br /> Slopes are 75 to 125 feet long. 'Ihe slope_in most _ is better suited to hay and pasture than to most <br /> lues is in several directions. This soil has the other crops. (Capability unit IVe-1; woodland group <br /> file described as representative for the series, 1; building site grwp S) <br /> Included in napping rvere a few, small, eroded <br /> �atches of soils that have a surface layer of dark-- Hayden loam, 18 to 24 ercent slo es HbE <br /> lrarn clay loan. Also included xere a few atches p p � ) •--'�is <br /> P steep soil occupies 2-acre to 10-acre areas on hill- <br /> Dalbo soils that have convex slopes. Included in sides. Slopes are commonly SO to 100 feet long and <br /> ='z'a+, concave drainageways rere areas of the poor- �e broken by shallox downslope drainageways. This <br /> drained D�mdas and Cordova soils. A few scattered soil has a thinner surface layer and subsoil than <br /> �Pressions contain areas of Glencoe soils. those described as representative for the series. <br /> n►e main management needs are control of erosion Included in mapping were a few, small, 2-acre to <br /> �aintenance of tilth. The hazard of erosion is 3-acn, gentle crests and side-slope benches. <br /> rate. This soil is well suited to all crops Abst areas of this soil are in permanent pasture <br /> �only groMn in the county. If management is good, or woodland. Steepness of slope severely limits its <br /> js soil is suited to row crops nearly every year. �e for coimnon farm crops. If not protected by <br /> �ability �a►it IIe-1; woodland group 1; building plant cover, this soil erodes rapidly. It is diffi- <br /> t, ��� S� cult to operate machinery on the steep slopes. This <br /> �den loam, 6 to 12 soil is �ost productive when managed for grazinQ <br /> llin Aercent slopes (HbC� .--This or woodland or maintained in its natural state for <br /> t soil occupies 2-acre to 15-acre� irre�ularly recreational use and for wildlife habitat. (Capabil- <br /> areas on hillsides and knolls. Slopes are ity imit VIe-1; woodland group 1; building site <br /> �0n1Y 75 to 125 feet long. In most places the group 5) <br /> °P� is in several directions. This soil has a <br /> ��� similar to that described as representative Hsyden clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded <br /> ` �� series, except thac �tie surface layer is (HcBn .--This gently �mdulating soil occupies 2-acre <br /> * �'�Yish brown and is nuch lighter colored .when• to 15-acre, i negularly shaped areas on knolls and <br /> �' A f�M scattered patches of dark yellowish-brown hillsides. Slopes are 75 to 125 feet long. In aost <br /> 37 <br /> � � <br /> � r � - ,� <br />