DOCSLIB.ORG

Soil Survey of Stone County, Mississippi

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Soil Survey of Stone County, Mississippi United States In cooperation with Department of the U.S. Forest Service, Agriculture the Mississippi Agricultural Soil Survey of and Forestry Experiment Station, and the Stone County Soil and Stone County, Water Conservation Natural District Resources Mississippi Conservation Service How To Use This Soil Survey Detailed Soil Maps The detailed soil maps can be useful in planning the use and management of small areas. To find information about your area of interest, locate that area on the Index to Map Sheets. Note the number of the map sheet and turn to that sheet. Locate your area of interest on the map sheet. Note the map unit symbols that are in that area. Turn to the Contents, which lists the map units by symbol and name and shows the page where each map unit is described. The Contents shows which table has data on a specific land use for each detailed soil map unit. Also see the Contents for sections of this publication that may address your specific needs. i This soil survey is a publication of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, a joint effort of the United States Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly the Soil Conservation Service) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Major fieldwork for this soil survey was completed in 1985. Soil names and descriptions were approved in 1986. Unless otherwise indicated, statements in this publication refer to conditions in the survey area in 1985. This survey was made cooperatively by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the United States Forest Service, and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. The survey is part of the technical assistance furnished to the Stone County Soil and Water Conservation District. Soil maps in this survey may be copied without permission. Enlargement of these maps, however, could cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping. If enlarged, maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a larger scale. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720- 6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Cover: A nursery in an area of Saucier-Susquehanna association, 2 to 8 percent slopes. Additional information about the Nation’s natural resources is available online from the Natural Resources Conservation Service at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. ii Contents How To Use This Soil Survey ......................................................................................i Foreword .................................................................................................................... vii General Nature of the Survey Area .............................................................................. 2 Agriculture................................................................................................................ 2 History and Development ........................................................................................ 3 Mineral Resources ................................................................................................... 3 Water Resources ..................................................................................................... 3 Climate ..................................................................................................................... 3 How This Survey Was Made ........................................................................................ 4 Detailed Soil Map Units ............................................................................................. 7 1—Annemaine loam, occasionally flooded ............................................................. 8 2—Atmore loam ......................................................................................................11 3—Benndale fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes ............................................ 13 4—Benndale fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes ............................................ 16 5—Benndale fine sandy loam, rolling .................................................................... 18 6—Benndale fine sandy loam, undulating ............................................................. 20 7—Escambia fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ........................................... 22 8—Escambia fine sandy loam, undulating ............................................................ 25 9—Eustis loamy sand, 12 to 17 percent slopes .................................................... 27 10—Eustis loamy sand, undulating ....................................................................... 30 11—Harleston fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded ........................................... 32 12—Jena-Nugent complex, frequently flooded ..................................................... 35 13—Johnston and Croatan soils, frequently flooded............................................. 38 14—Latonia fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded .............................................. 40 15—Lucedale loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ............................................................ 43 16—Lucy loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes ........................................................ 44 17—Malbis fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes ............................................... 47 18—Malbis fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes ............................................... 49 19—Malbis fine sandy loam, undulating ................................................................ 51 20—McLaurin fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes .......................................... 54 21—McLaurin fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes .......................................... 56 22—McLaurin fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes .......................................... 58 23—McLaurin fine sandy loam, undulating ........................................................... 60 24—Pits-Udorthents complex ................................................................................ 63 25—Poarch fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes .............................................. 64 26—Ruston fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes .............................................. 67 27—Ruston fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes .............................................. 69 28—Ruston fine sandy loam, undulating ............................................................... 72 29—Saucier fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes ............................................. 75 30—Saucier fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes ............................................. 78 31—Saucier fine sandy loam, undulating .............................................................. 80 32—Saucier-Susquehanna association, 2 to 8 percent slopes............................. 83 33—Smithdale fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes ....................................... 86 34—Smithdale fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes ..................................... 88 iii 35—Smithton fine sandy loam, frequently flooded ................................................ 90 36—Smithton-Harleston association, occasionally flooded .................................. 93 37—Susquehanna silt loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes ............................................... 96 38—Susquehanna silt loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes ............................................. 98 39—Susquehanna silt loam, undulating .............................................................. 101 40—Troup loamy sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes ..................................................... 103 Prime Farmland ...................................................................................................... 107 Use and Management of the Soils........................................................................ 109 Interpretive Ratings ............................................................................................. 109 Rating Class Terms ......................................................................................... 109 Numerical Ratings ........................................................................................... 109 Crops and Pasture ................................................................................................110 Yields per Acre ................................................................................................. 111 Land Capability Classification .......................................................................... 111 Forestland Management and Productivity ............................................................112
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 6 the Pascagoula River Basin
    Contents Water—Our Precious Natural Resource. 3 Mississippi’s Water Resources . 4 Welcome to the Pascagoula River Basin . 6 Special Plants and Animals of the Pascagoula River Basin . 13 Land Use and Its Effects on Water Quality . 16 Water Quality in the Pascagoula River Basin . 21 Gulf Region Water and Wastewater Plan . 26 Mississippi’s Basin Management Approach . 27 Priority Watersheds . 28 Agencies and Organizations Cooperating for Improved Water Quality . 33 Sustaining Our Environmental Resources and Economic Development . 35 About this Guide Acknowledgments Mississippi’s Citizen’s Guides to Water This guide is a product of the Basin Team for the Quality are intended to inform you about: Pascagoula River Basin, consisting of representatives from 39 state and federal Mississippi’s abundant water resources agencies and stakeholder organizations (see Natural features, human activities, and pages 33–34 of this document for a complete water quality in a particular river basin listing). The lead agency for developing, distributing, and funding this guide is the The importance of a healthy environ- Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality ment to a strong economy (MDEQ). This effort was completed in 2008 under a Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Watersheds targeted for water quality restoration and protection activities Source grant, and includes publication services from Tetra Tech, Inc. How to participate in protecting or Copies of this guide may be obtained by restoring water quality contacting: Mississippi Department of Whom to contact for more information Environmental Quality Office of Pollution Control We hope these guides will enhance the 515 East Amite Street dialogue between citizens and key decision Jackson, MS 39201 makers to help improve our management 601-961-5171 of Mississippi’s precious water resources.
    [Show full text]
  • OFFICE of CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Summary of State Board of Education Agenda Items Consent Agenda October 19, 2017
    OFFICE OF CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Summary of State Board of Education Agenda Items Consent Agenda October 19, 2017 OFFICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION H. Information: Final Report from the Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District as stated in Miss. Code Ann.§ 37-7-104.5 Mississippi Code Ann. § 37-7-104.5 created the Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District that was required to make recommendations on how to dissolve the Lumberton Public School District into the Lamar County School District and the Poplarville School District under the authority granted in Miss. Code Ann.§ 37-7-103. On May 22, 2017, the Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District held their final meeting. On June 16, 2017, the State Board of Education approved the resolution of the Lumberton Public School District and the Lamar County School District to abolish and dissolve the Lumberton School District and its central administrative office and to merge that former territory into the Lamar County School District under the authority provided in Miss. Code Ann.§§ 37-7-103 and 37-7-113. This item acknowledges receipt of the Final Report from the Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District and the subsequent delivery of the Report to the Governor and the Legislature on or before December 1, 2017 as required by Miss. Code Ann.§ 37-7-104.5. Back-up material attached 1 Final Report of the Commission on the Administrative Consolidation of the Lumberton Public School District I.
    [Show full text]
  • Stone County Comprehensive Plan Fall 2008
    Stone County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Stone County Comprehensive Plan Fall 2008 Prepared for: Stone County Board of Supervisors Adopted: January 20, 2009 Prepared by: County Officials Board of Supervisors Dale Bond, President, District 5 Wendell Patton, Sr., Vice- President, District 4 Clark Byrd, District 1 Daniel Harris, District 2 Lance Pearson, District 3 Chancery Clerk Gerald Bond Circuit Clerk Kenny Hatten Tax Assessor Charles Williams, Jr. Sheriff Mike Farmer Departments Board Attorney Emergency Management Official Thomas M. Matthews, Jr. Raven James Building and Grounds Fire Coordinator Rob Harris Cathy Garner Code Department Health Department Randy Melton Marianne Cunningham County Engineer Recreation Department Jon Bond, PE, PLS Tom Jellison Comptroller Road Manager Brian Ross Bill Rester Acknowledgements All Chiefs of Volunteer Fire Departments Mississippi Department of Transportation James Morrison, Superintendent of Schools State of Mississippi Fire Marshall Office Charlotte A. Koestler, Executive Director, Stone County State of Mississippi Fire Rating Office Economic Development Partnership Ann Tidwell, Director Senior Center Nell Murray, Murray Consulting Services Table of Contents SECTION ONE: BACKGROUND AND SCOPE SECTION THREE: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 7: Land Use 53 Scope of the Comprehensive Plan 1 Existing Conditions and Trends 53 Project Background 3 Growth Strategy 57 Plan Organization 5 Future Land Use Strategy 61 Chapter 2: Community Vision 7 Development Models 69 Public Participation
    [Show full text]
  • 4, 4NPOWF'/WS? T/Rd T Geiw7
    DOCUMENT RESUME ED 049 843 RC 005 073 Small.a CoTmunitics Program, Stonk County, Mississlppi. Dart I: Economic Base i:effort; Part 13: Manpower EE_ Source Report. 11.1,,SIIIUIWei Mississippi Emplcym(nt Security Commission, Jackson. iitIE LAZE Nov 69 NL1E 157p. FLL.c.-3 Pi IC LL ES Pricc ME -$0.6b HC-$6.5b LFSCi.IPIOLIS Academic AcnievemEJnt, Pusiness, *Community Study, *Fccnomic actors, *employment Trends, Income, *Living Standards, Occupational Surveys, Population Trends, Resources, *Dural Areas, Services, Statistical Data, Vocational Education, Work Experience- ILENTIFIEltS *Mississippi AhSraACT Inc 2-part docurent, published by the Mississippi Employment Security Commission, relates to the Smaller Communities Program conatcted during 1969 to help alleviate employment problems in rural areas of Mississippi and to provide employment services in areas with varying economic problems. Based on data secured from Federal, state, and private sources, Part I of the report presents a general aescription of Stone County, Mississippi, along with trends concerning lator force, GCOLOg1C pattern, resources, and community facilities. Part II of the report surveys the county's current and potential manpower resources in terms of such factors as population, latcr torce, occupations, eaucational levels, and vocational. training. Data were bases on census reports or were secured from county residents thrcugh survey and through an application-taking and aptitude-testing process. (AN) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECES- SARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU CATION POSITION OR POLICY SMALLER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM STONE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI PART I ECONOMIC BASE REPORT PIIIPTIEL" 4,4NPOWF' /WS? t/Rd t gEIW7 An Evaluation cif the Economic Resources of A Rural Mississippi County Prepared by MISSISSIPPI EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION John E.
    [Show full text]
  • Deer Program Report 2008 Mississippi Deer Program Report 2008
    MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS DEER PROGRAM20 REPORT08 Prepared by Wildlife Technical Staff Prepared by Wildlife Technical MISSISSIPPI DEER PROGRAM REPORT 2008 MISSISSIPPI DEER PROGRAM REPORT 2008 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS 1505 Eastover Drve | Jackson, MS 39211 2007-2008 Mississippi Deer Program Report 2007-2008 Mississippi Deer Program Report Dedication In Memory of Bill Lunceford 1945 - 2007 his and all future Deer Data Books are dedicated to Bill Lunceford. T On September 20, 2007, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the sportsmen of Mississippi lost a hero. William (Bill) Lunceford passed away as a result of complications due to a previous injury. Bill became a quadriplegic after a diving accident in 1979. After rehabilitation, he came back to work with the MDWFP, as the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) Coordinator. He filled this role until his retirement on June 30, 2006. The work he completed in his position is immeasurable. Using a mouthpiece, wooden dowel, and large eraser, he typed faster than most of the staff. His knowledge of computer programs combined with deer management experience made the rest of the staff’s roles easier. He combined the DMAP data for the entire state annually and produced reports to assist the field biologists in making better deer management decisions. The data and reports eventually became the Deer Program Report. His work has impacted millions of acres of deer habitat in the state. He also assisted other states with the implementation of DMAP programs. Bill was a man of Christian values, strong work ethic, and immense knowledge.
    [Show full text]