Gallia County, Ohio FIELD OFFICE TECHNICAL GUIDE Sec

Gallia County, Ohio FIELD OFFICE TECHNICAL GUIDE Sec. II SOILS DESCRIPTIONS Nontechnical Soil Descriptions

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AaC Aaron silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Aaron is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 12 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

AkB Allegheny loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes

Allegheny is a moderately sloping to strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

AkC Allegheny loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Allegheny is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

AkD Allegheny loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes

Allegheny is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not hydric.

BcF Berks-Upshur association, very steep

Berks is a very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery silt loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.

Upshur is a very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 2 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.

BhD Bethesda channery clay loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes

Bethesda is a strongly sloping to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery clay loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-3. This soil is not hydric.

BhF Bethesda channery clay loam, 40 to 70 percent slopes

Bethesda is a steep to very steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery clay loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.

Cg Chagrin silt loam, frequently flooded

Chagrin is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 60 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

ChD Clymer loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes

Clymer is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not hydric.

CkB Clymer silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes

Clymer is a moderately sloping to strongly sloping, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

CkC Clymer silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Clymer is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

CoB Coolville silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Coolville is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 12 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is impermeable. It has a moderate available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

Cu Cuba silt loam, occasionally flooded

Cuba is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 39 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

DbA Doles silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes

Doles is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 18 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-1. This soil is not hydric.

Dm Dumps, mine

No description available for Dumps.

EkB Elkinsville silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Elkinsville is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

FaB Fairpoint channery silty clay loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes

Fairpoint is a gently sloping to strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-3. This soil is not hydric.

FaD Fairpoint channery silty clay loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes

Fairpoint is a strongly sloping to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-3. This soil is not hydric.

FaE Fairpoint channery silty clay loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes

Fairpoint is a steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is channery silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-2. This soil is not hydric.

GaC2 Gallia loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded

Gallia is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

GbB Gallipolis silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Gallipolis is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 33 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

GbC Gallipolis silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes Gallipolis is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 33 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

GdE Gilpin-Rarden association, steep

Gilpin is a steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

Rarden is a steep to steep, moderately deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

GeE Gilpin-Steinsburg-Upshur association, steep

Gilpin is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

Steinburg is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a very low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

Upshur is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-3. This soil is not hydric.

GsC Guernsey-Gilpin silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Guernsey is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

Gilpin is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

GwE Guernsey-Gilpin association, steep

Guernsey is a steep to very steep, deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-3. This soil is not hydric.

Gilpin is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

KaB Kanawha silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes

Kanawha is a gently sloping to strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

Kg Kyger loamy sand, frequently flooded

Kyger is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, very poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loamy sand about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 0 inches. The land capability classification is 6w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-3. This soil is hydric.

LcB Licking silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Licking is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

LcC2 Licking silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded

Licking is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

LcD2 Licking silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded

Licking is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not hydric.

LgD Lily loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes

Lily is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

LhC Lily silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Lily is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

LmD Lily-Rarden complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes

Lily is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

Rarden is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

LpD Lily-Upshur complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes

Lily is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

Upshur is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-1. This soil is not hydric.

Ls Lindside silt loam, occasionally flooded

Lindside is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

McB McGary silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Mcgary is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is impermeable. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 24 inches. The soil contains a maximum amount of 25 percent calcium carbonate. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-2. This soil is not hydric.

MoC Monongahela loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes

Mongongahela is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not hydric.

Ne Newark silt loam, frequently flooded

Newark is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 12 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-3. This soil is not hydric.

No Nolin silt loam, occasionally flooded

Nolin is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 54 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

OmB Omulga silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Omulga is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 33 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not hydric.

OmC Omulga silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes

Omulga is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 33 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not hydric.

Or Orrville silt loam, frequently flooded

Orrville is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 21 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-3. This soil is not hydric.

Pe Peoga silt loam

Peoga is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 6 inches. The land capability classification is 3w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-1. This soil is hydric.

PgB Pinegrove sandy laom, 1 to 8 percent slopes

Pinegrove is a gently sloping to strongly sloping, very deep, excessively drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-1. This soil is not hydric.

PnD Pinegrove sand, 8 to 25 percent slopes

Pinegrove is a strongly sloping to steep, very deep, excessively drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sand about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-1. This soil is not hydric.

PnF Pinegrove sand, 25 to 70 percent slopes Pinegrove is a steep to very steep, very deep, excessively drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sand about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.

Pp Piopolis silt loam, frequently flooded

Piopolis is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, very poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 12 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a high available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 0 inches. The land capability classification is 3w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-3. This soil is hydric.

Ps Pits, sand and gravel

No description available for Pits.

Pv Pope fine sandy loam, frequently flooded

Pope is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is frequently flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

Px Pope silt loam, occasionally flooded

Pope is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-5. This soil is not hydric.

RbC2 Rarden-Gilpin silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded

Rarden is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

RbD2 Rarden-Gilpin silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded

Rarden is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

Gilpin is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

RtE Rarden-Steinsburg association, steep

Rarden is a steep to steep, moderately deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

Steinsburg is a steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

ScE Steinsburg-Clymer association, steep

Steinsburg is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

Clymer is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-2. This soil is not hydric.

SrF Steinsburg-Rock outcrop association, very steep

Steinsburg is a very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a very low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.

No description available for Rock Outcrop.

St Stendal silt loam, occasionally flooded

Stendal is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 24 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-3. This soil is not hydric.

TgA Taggart silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes

Taggart is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 24 inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-1. This soil is not hydric.

UgC2 Upshur-Gilpin complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded

Upshur is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-1. This soil is not hydric.

UgD2 Upshur-Gilpin complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded

Upshur is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-1. This soil is not hydric.

Gilpin is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

UgE Upshur-Gilpin complex, 25 to 50 percent slopes

Upshur is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a low available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-3. This soil is not hydric.

Gilpin is a steep to very steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-2. This soil is not hydric.

VaC2 Vandalia silty clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded

Vandalia is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 60 inches. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

VaD3 Vandalia silty clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded

Vandalia is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 60 inches. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not hydric.

VnD3 Vandalia-Gilpin complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded

Vandalia is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silty clay loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 60 inches. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not hydric. Gilpin is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a very low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-1. This soil is not hydric.

W Water

No description available for Water.

WeB Wellston silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Wellston is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.

WhA Wheeling silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes

Wheeling is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 16 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 1. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

WhB Wheeling silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes

Wheeling is a moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 16 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

WhC Wheeling silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes

Wheeling is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 16 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

WhE Wheeling silt loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes

Wheeling is a steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 16 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-3. This soil is not hydric.

WoB Woodsfield silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Woodsfield is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, deep or very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.

ZaB Zanesville silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes Zanesville is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 30 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not hydric.