United States

Department of

Agriculture

Natural

Resources

Conservation

Service

Soil Survey of

Rice County,

Minnesota

In cooperation with

the Minnesota Agricultural

Experiment Station
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This survey is divided into three parts. Part I includes general information about the

survey area; descriptions of the general soil map units, detailed soil map units, and soil

series in the area; and a description of how the soils formed. Part II describes the use

and management of the soils and the major soil properties. This part may be updated

as further information about soil management becomes available. Part III includes the

maps.

On the general soil map, the survey area is divided into groups of associated soils

called general soil map units. This map is useful in planning the use and management

of large areas.

To find information about your area of interest, locate that area on the map, identify

the name of the map unit in the area on the color-coded map legend, then refer to the

section General Soil Map Units for a general description of the soils in your area.

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 other sections of this publication that may

address your specific needs.

How To Use This Soil Survey
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Natural Resources Conservation Service home page on the World Wide Web. The

address is http://www.nrcs.usda.gov (click on “Technical Resources”).

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 1995. Soil names and

descriptions were approved in 1996. Unless otherwise indicated, statements in this

publication refer to conditions in the survey area in 1996. This survey was made

cooperatively by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Minnesota

Agricultural Experiment Station. It is part of the technical assistance furnished to the

Rice 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.

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its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability,

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,

Room 326W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC

20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity

provider and employer.

Cover: Crop residue management in an area of the Kilkenny-Derrynane-Lerdal general soil map

unit. This practice reduces the hazard of water erosion in the survey area.
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Contents

Cover ....................................................................... 1

How to Use This Soil Survey .................................. 3

Contents .................................................................. 5

Foreword ............................................................... 11

Part I

How This Survey Was Made ................................... 13

General Nature of the Survey Area......................... 14

Tables:

Temperature and Precipitation ....................... 17

Freeze Dates in Spring and Fall ..................... 18

Growing Season ............................................ 18

General Soil Map Units ........................................ 19

1. Lester-Hamel-Le Sueur Association........... 19

2. Kilkenny-Derrynane-Lerdal Association ..... 19

3. Racine-Littleton-Lindstrom Association ...... 20

4. Clarion-Nicollet-Webster Association ......... 21

5. Moland-Merton-Maxcreek Association ....... 22

6. Hayden-Le Sueur-Dundas Association ...... 22

7. Hayden-Hamel Association ........................ 22

8. Racine-Kenyon-Nerwoods Association ...... 23

9. Kenyon-Klinger-Maxfield Association ......... 24

10. Estherville-Colo-Waukegan Association .... 25

Formation and Classification of the Soils .......... 27

Tables:

Classification of the Soils ............................... 30

Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the

Soils ...................................................... 32

Soil Series and Detailed Soil Map Units.............. 35

Angus Series ...................................................... 36

1362B—Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes........ 37

1408B—Angus-Kilkenny complex, 2 to 6

percent slopes ............................................. 37

Ankeny Series .................................................... 38

44—Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent

slopes .......................................................... 38

Biscay Series ..................................................... 39

392—Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ........... 40

Blooming Series ................................................. 40

382B—Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes .......................................................... 41

382C2—Blooming silt loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes, eroded ............................................. 41

Bold Series ......................................................... 41

Boone Series...................................................... 42

81B—Boone loamy fine sand, 1 to 6 percent

slopes .......................................................... 42

81D—Boone loamy fine sand, 6 to 18 percent

slopes .......................................................... 43

81E—Boone loamy fine sand, 18 to 25

percent slopes ............................................. 43

Brodale Series.................................................... 44

1116F—Brodale-Eyota complex, 12 to 35

percent slopes ............................................. 44

Clarion Series..................................................... 45

102B—Clarion loam, moderately fine

substratum, 2 to 5 percent slopes ................ 45

Collinwood Series............................................... 46

1387A—Collinwood silty clay loam,

moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes.......... 46

Colo Series ........................................................ 47

98—Colo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, occasionally flooded ........................ 47

1831—Colo silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2

percent slopes, frequently flooded ............... 48

Copaston Series................................................. 48

100A—Copaston sandy clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes ............................................. 48

Cordova Series .................................................. 49

109—Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes .......................................................... 49

Derrynane Series ............................................... 50

1367—Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes .......................................................... 50

Dickinson Series ................................................ 51

74B—Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6

percent slopes ............................................. 51

Dundas Series.................................................... 52

1363—Dundas silt loam, moderately coarse

substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes ................ 53

Epsom Series ..................................................... 53
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761—Epsom silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, frequently flooded ............................ 54

Estherville Series ............................................... 54

41A—Estherville sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes .......................................................... 55

41B—Estherville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes .......................................................... 55

Eyota Series ....................................................... 56

484D—Eyota fine sandy loam, 12 to 18

percent slopes ............................................. 56

Faxon Series ...................................................... 57

408—Faxon clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes ..... 57

Garwin Series..................................................... 58

176—Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ..... 58

Glencoe Series ................................................... 59

114—Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes ............................................. 59

Hamel Series...................................................... 60

414—Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes ............ 60

Hawick Series .................................................... 61

611D—Hawick sandy loam, 12 to 25 percent

slopes .......................................................... 61

875B—Hawick-Estherville complex, 2 to 6

percent slopes ............................................. 62

875C—Hawick-Estherville complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes ............................................. 62

Hayden Series .................................................... 63

104B—Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes ....... 63

104C2—Hayden loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes,

eroded ......................................................... 64

104D2—Hayden loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded ............................................. 64

104E—Hayden loam, 18 to 25 percent

slopes .......................................................... 65

Houghton Series ................................................ 65

523—Houghton muck, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes ............................................. 66

1058—Houghton and Muskego soils, ponded,

0 to 1 percent slopes.................................... 66

Kasson Series .................................................... 66

24—Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes ....... 67

Kato Series ........................................................ 68

208—Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent

slopes .......................................................... 68

Kenyon Series .................................................... 69

1409A—Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 0

to 3 percent slopes ...................................... 70

1409B—Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 3

to 6 percent slopes ...................................... 70

Kilkenny Series .................................................. 71

238B—Kilkenny loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes ...... 71

238C2—Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes, eroded ............................................. 72

238D2—Kilkenny clay loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded ............................................. 72

238E—Kilkenny clay loam, 18 to 25 percent

slopes .......................................................... 73

238F—Kilkenny loam, 25 to 35 percent

slopes .......................................................... 73

Klinger Series ..................................................... 73

213B—Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4 percent

slopes .......................................................... 75

Klossner Series .................................................. 75

528B—Klossner muck, seep land, 1 to 6

percent slopes ............................................. 76

764—Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

flooded ......................................................... 76

1080—Klossner, Okoboji, and Glencoe soils,

ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes ...................... 76

1501—Klossner mucky silty clay loam,

overwash, 0 to 1 percent slopes................... 77

Lerdal Series ...................................................... 77

138B—Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes .......................................................... 78

138C—Lerdal clay loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes .......................................................... 79

Lester Series ...................................................... 79

106C2—Lester loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes,

eroded ......................................................... 80

106D2—Lester loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes,

eroded ......................................................... 80

106E—Lester loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes ...... 80

783C2—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded ................................ 81
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783D2—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded ................................ 81

783E—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 18 to 25

percent slopes ............................................. 82

783F—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 25 to 35

percent slopes ............................................. 82

945C2—Lester-Storden complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded ................................ 87

945D2—Lester-Storden complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded ................................ 87

Le Sueur Series ................................................. 88

239—Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes .......................................................... 89

1361—Le Sueur loam, moderately coarse

substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes ................ 89

Lindstrom Series ................................................ 89

301B—Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes .......................................................... 90

301C—Lindstrom silt loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes .......................................................... 90

Littleton Series ................................................... 91

1413B—Littleton silt loam, till substratum, 1

to 4 percent slopes ...................................... 91

Lowlein Series .................................................... 92

572—Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent

slopes .......................................................... 92

Maxcreek Series ................................................ 93

253—Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent

slopes .......................................................... 93

Maxfield Series ................................................... 94

378—Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes .......................................................... 95

Mazaska Series ................................................. 95

256—Mazaska clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes .......................................................... 96

1962—Mazaska-Rolfe complex, 0 to 2

percent slopes ............................................. 96

Medo Series ....................................................... 97

548—Medo muck, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes ............................................. 97

Merton Series ..................................................... 98

377—Merton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes ..... 99

Minneiska Series ................................................ 99

463A—Minneiska fine sandy loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes, occasionally flooded............ 99

Minneopa Series .............................................. 100

17—Minneopa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, rarely flooded ................................. 100

Moland Series .................................................. 101

376B—Moland silt loam, 1 to 4 percent

slopes ........................................................ 102

Muskego Series ............................................... 102

525—Muskego muck, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes ........................................... 102

Nerwoods Series .............................................. 103

757—Nerwoods loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes .... 104

Nicollet Series .................................................. 104

130—Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes ........................................................ 105

Okoboji Series .................................................. 105

134—Okoboji silty clay loam, depressional,

0 to 1 percent slopes.................................. 106

1013—Pits, quarry ........................................... 106

1030—Pits, gravel-Udipsamments complex ..... 106

Port Byron Series ............................................. 107

285A—Port Byron silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes ........................................................ 107

285B—Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes ........................................................ 108

Prinsburg Series ............................................... 108

1286—Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes ........................................... 109

Racine Series ................................................... 109

99D2—Racine loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded ........................................... 110

1410B—Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 2

to 6 percent slopes .................................... 110

1410C—Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 6

to 12 percent slopes, eroded...................... 111

Renova Series .................................................. 111

4D—Renova loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes ..... 112

4E—Renova loam, 18 to 30 percent slopes ..... 113

1416C—Renova loam, moderately wet, 6

to 12 percent slopes .................................. 113

1437B—Renova silt loam, moderately wet, 2

to 6 percent slopes .................................... 113
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Ripon Series..................................................... 114

529A—Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ... 115

529B—Ripon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes ... 115

Rolfe Series ...................................................... 115

219—Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes ........................................... 116

Rushriver Series ............................................... 117

1360—Rushriver fine sandy loam, 0 to 1

percent slopes, frequently flooded ............. 117

Sargeant Series ............................................... 118

307—Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes ........................................................ 119

Shields Series .................................................. 119

323—Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes ........................................................ 120

Storden Series ................................................. 120

Talcot Series..................................................... 121

1366—Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent

slopes ........................................................ 122

Terril Series ...................................................... 122

1388B—Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6

percent slopes ........................................... 123

Timula Series ................................................... 123

963C2—Timula-Bold complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded .............................. 124

963D2—Timula-Bold complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded .............................. 124

1016—Udorthents, loamy (cut and fill land) ...... 125

849B—Urban land-Estherville complex, 1 to

6 percent slopes ........................................ 125

860C—Urban land-Hayden complex, 6 to 15

percent slopes ........................................... 125

1411B—Urban land-Hayden-Estherville complex, 1

to 6 percent slopes .................................... 126

Wadena Series ................................................. 126

39A—Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes ...... 127

W—Water ......................................................... 127

1356—Water, miscellaneous ............................ 127

Waukegan Series ............................................. 128

411A—Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes ........................................................ 128

411B—Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes ........................................................ 129

Webster Series ................................................. 129

113—Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes ........................................................ 130

Part II

Tables:

Classification of the Soils ............................. 132

Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the

Soils .................................................... 134

Agronomy............................................................ 137

Crops and Pasture ........................................... 137

Pasture and Hayland Interpretations ............ 139

Erosion Factors ............................................ 141

Windbreaks and Environmental Plantings ........ 141

Tables:

Cropland Management Considerations ........ 144

Land Capability and Yields per Acre of

Crops .................................................. 156

Prime Farmland ........................................... 162

Windbreaks and Environmental Plantings .... 163

Windbreak Suitability Groups ....................... 173

Recreation ........................................................... 179

Table:

Recreational Development ........................... 181

Wildlife Habitat.................................................... 191

Table:

Wildlife Habitat ............................................. 193

Engineering......................................................... 201

Building Site Development................................ 201

Sanitary Facilities ............................................. 202

Waste Management ......................................... 203

Construction Materials ..................................... 204

Water Management .......................................... 205

Tables:

Building Site Development ........................... 207

Sanitary Facilities ......................................... 218

Construction Materials ................................. 229

Water Management...................................... 240

Soil Properties .................................................... 255

Engineering Index Properties ........................... 255

Physical and Chemical Properties .................... 256

Water Features ................................................. 258

Soil Features .................................................... 259
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Tables:

Engineering Index Properties ....................... 260

Physical Properties of the Soils .................... 284

Chemical Properties of the Soils .................. 295

Water Features ............................................ 306

Soil Features ................................................ 313

References .......................................................... 319

Glossary .............................................................. 321
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This soil survey contains information that can be used in land-planning programs in

Rice County. It contains predictions of soil behavior for selected land uses. The survey

also highlights limitations and hazards inherent in the soil, improvements needed to

overcome the limitations, and the impact of selected land uses on the environment.

This soil survey is designed for many different users. Farmers, foresters, and

agronomists can use it to evaluate the potential of the soil and the management needed

for maximum food and fiber production. Planners, community officials, engineers,

developers, builders, and home buyers can use the survey to plan land use, select sites

for construction, and identify special practices needed to ensure proper performance.

Conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, wildlife

management, waste disposal, and pollution control can use the survey to help them

understand, protect, and enhance the environment.

Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are

seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are shallow to bedrock. Some are too

unstable to be used as a foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are

poorly suited to use as septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil

poorly suited to basements or underground installations.

These and many other soil properties that affect land use are described in this soil

survey. Broad areas of soils are shown on the general soil map. The location of each

soil is shown on the detailed soil maps. Each soil in the survey area is described.

Information on specific uses is given for each soil. Help in using this publication and

additional information are available at the local office of the Natural Resources

Conservation Service.

William Hunt

State Conservationist

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Foreword
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How This Survey Was Made

This survey was made to provide information about

the soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey area.

The information includes a description of the soils and

miscellaneous areas and their location and a

discussion of their suitability, limitations, and

management for specified uses. Soil scientists

observed the steepness, length, and shape of the

slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of

crops and native plants; and the kinds of bedrock.

They dug many holes to study the soil profile, which is

the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil.

The profile extends from the surface down into the

unconsolidated material in which the soil formed. The

unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other

living organisms and has not been changed by other

biological activity.

The soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey

area are in an orderly pattern that is related to the

geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural

vegetation of the area. Each kind of soil and

miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind

or segment of the landscape. By observing the soils

and miscellaneous areas in the survey area and

relating their position to specific segments of the

landscape, soil scientists develop a concept, or model,

of how the soils were formed. Thus, during mapping,

this model enables the soil scientists to predict with a

considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or

miscellaneous area at a specific location on the

landscape.

Individual soils on the landscape commonly merge

into one another as their characteristics gradually

change. To construct an accurate map, however, soil

scientists must determine the boundaries between the

soils. They can observe only a limited number of soil

profiles. Nevertheless, these observations,

supplemented by an understanding of the soilvegetation-landscape relationship, are sufficient to

verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to

determine the boundaries.

Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the

soil profiles that they studied. They noted soil color,

texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and

amount of rock fragments, distribution of plant roots,

soil reaction, and other features that enable them to

identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey

area and determining their properties, the soil

scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes

(units). Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each

taxonomic class has a set of soil characteristics with

precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a

basis for comparison to classify soils systematically.

Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic classification

used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind

and character of soil properties and the arrangement

of horizons within the profile. After the soil scientists

Soil Survey of

Rice County, Minnesota—Part I

By John F. Beck, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Fieldwork by John F. Beck, George A. Poch, Kenneth D. Matzdorf, and

Douglas E. Miller, Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service,

in cooperation with

the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
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classified and named the soils in the survey area, they

compared the individual soils with similar soils in the

same taxonomic class in other areas so that they

could confirm data and assemble additional data

based on experience and research.

While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some

of the soils in the area generally are collected for

laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil

scientists interpret the data from these analyses and

tests as well as the field-observed characteristics and

the soil properties to determine the expected behavior

of the soils under different uses. Interpretations for all

of the soils are field tested through observation of the

soils in different uses and under different levels of

management. Some interpretations are modified to fit

local conditions, and some new interpretations are

developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled

from other sources, such as research information,

production records, and field experience of specialists.

For example, data on crop yields under defined levels

of management are assembled from farm records and

from field or plot experiments on the same kinds of

soil.

Predictions about soil behavior are based not

only on soil properties but also on such variables

as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are

predictable over long periods of time, but they are

not predictable from year to year. For example, soil

scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of

accuracy that a given soil will have a high water

table within certain depths in most years, but they

cannot predict that a high water table will always

be at a specific level in the soil on any specific

date.

After soil scientists located and identified the

significant natural bodies of soil in the survey area,

they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial

photographs and identified each as a specific map

unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields,

roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating

boundaries accurately.

The descriptions, names, and delineations of the

soils in this survey area do not fully agree with those

of the soils in adjacent survey areas. Differences are

the result of a better knowledge of soils, modifications

in series concepts, or variations in the intensity of

mapping or in the extent of the soils in the survey

areas.

This soil survey updates the survey of Rice County,

Minnesota, published in 1975 (USDA, 1975). It

provides additional information and has larger maps,

which show the soils in greater detail.

General Nature of the Survey Area

Tom Coffman, district conservationist, Natural Resources

Conservation Service, helped prepare this section.

Rice County is in a transitional area between southcentral and southeastern Minnesota (fig. 1). The

northern and western two-thirds of the county is more

recently glaciated and is hilly with many potholes. The

native vegetation was mixed hardwoods and wetlands.

The southern and eastern parts of the county consist

of an older landscape. Slopes are long, and the

landscape is dissected by drainageways and has no

depressions. The native vegetation was mainly tall

prairie grass, except for the Big Woods area near

Nerstrand and scattered areas of oak savanna.

The total area of the county is 316,800 acres. Of

this total, 9,400 acres is lakes. In 1995, the county had

215,000 acres of tillable land. Acreages of crops for

1995 included 85,000 acres of corn, 54,000 acres of

soybeans, 33,000 acres in the CRP and RIM

programs, 31,000 acres of legume and legume/grass

hay, and 12,000 acres of small grain crops.

In 1990, the population of Rice County was 49,183.

This figure represents an increase of 7 percent during

the decade from 1980 to 1990. Faribault, which is the

county seat, had a population of 17,085. Northfield, a

community 10 miles northeast of Faribault, had a

population of 14,684.

The county was first settled in 1826 by Alexander

Faribault, a French fur trader who established a

trading post near Cannon Lake. The county was

named after Henry M. Rice, who was the first United

States senator from Minnesota. Rice County was

officially established in 1855. The city of Northfield was

founded in 1855 by John W. North. In 1856, the

townsites of Cannon City and Morristown were platted.

Other early townsites were Wheatland, Warsaw,

Walcott, Shieldsville, Dundas, and Millersburg.

There are three major watersheds in the county.

The Cannon River originates at Shields Lake. About

82 percent of the county drains into the Cannon River.

The northwestern part of the county drains into the

Minnesota River, and the southeastern part drains into

the Zumbro River.

Geology of Rice County

Carrie Patterson, geologist, Minnesota Geological Survey,

helped prepare this section.

The western two-thirds of Rice County is covered

by deposits of the late-Wisconsin Des Moines lobe.
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This ice lobe was a relatively short-lived, late

extension of the Laurentide Ice Sheet. Most of the Des

Moines lobe deposits in Rice County are 14,000 years

old or younger, but a narrow fringe along the eastern

extent of the ice advance may be older (20,000 to

30,000 years old).

The eastern part of the county was free of ice

during the late Wisconsin and was subject to erosion

and deposition by meltwater streams and periglacial

processes, such as strong winds. This area had been

glaciated previously, however, probably in the Illinoian

and/or pre-Illinoian (more than 130,000 years before

present). The area has been undergoing erosion since

then and has a dissected landscape with a well

developed stream network. Upland areas are covered

with a thin layer of loess, a silty, windblown sediment.

In some areas the loess is thicker.

The Des Moines lobe advanced at a time when the

climate was already beginning to warm. It was most

likely a thin (200 to 300 meters), low-profile ice lobe

that moved quickly on a bed of deforming, saturated

sediment. It stopped, perhaps when the necessary

subglacial water drained away, and began to stagnate.

It did not have an active retreat phase. More than one

advance of ice followed a path similar to that of the

Des Moines lobe. Subsequent advances, depending

on their timing and limit, would have advanced into

stagnating ice. This type of ice dynamic and the

resulting landforms are analogous to modern surging

glaciers.

The resulting glacial landscape in Rice County is

complex. The limit of advance is marked by an

inconspicuous terminal moraine that consists of till and

sorted sediment. A broad, possibly multi-aged zone of

ice stagnation features that occurs immediately within

the moraine is the more obvious demarcation of the

ice margin. It is best developed west of Interstate 35

(in areas of associations 1 and 2, described under the

heading “General Soil Map Units”). This region is

characterized by flat-topped circular hills and other

hummocks that formed as glacial sediment on the

stagnant ice slumped into lows in the ice surface.

Some of the low areas held water, and the sediments

were sorted as they were deposited. Other areas were

dry, and the resulting deposits look more like till. An

individual hill may contain a complex mixture of watersorted sediment (ice-walled lake sediment) and till-like,

debris-flow sediment. Deposits vary from one hill to

another, even though the landforms developed in a

similar way.

Other landforms were simultaneously developing

beneath the stagnating ice. These landforms are

commonly partially buried by supraglacial sediment.

An indistinct subglacial channel network can be

discerned by tracing lowlands, buried deposits of sand

and gravel, and eskers.

There are four main geomorphic regions in the

county, three of which are related to the advance and

stagnation of the Des Moines lobe. The fourth is

associated with the earlier glaciation. These regions

are described in the following paragraphs.

1. Flat to rolling till plains that include the older,

eastern fringe of the Des Moines lobe, stream-eroded

till, and end moraine areas (associations 4, 5, 6, and

7).

2. Hummocky, high-relief, ice-stagnation

topography of the Des Moines lobe. This area is

characterized by flat-topped, circular hills, closed

depressions, and a poorly developed drainage

network (associations 1 and 2).

3. Meltwater streams of varying ages. Sediments

are generally sand and gravel that fine up into more

silty stream sediment. Older streams may have a

loess cap (association 10).

4. An older, eroded, dissected landscape of till

with a loess cover. In some areas, shallow bedrock

controls the topography (associations 3, 8, and 9).

Figure 1.—Location of Rice County in Minnesota.
16 Soil Survey of

Climate

The three tables at the end of this section provide

climate data for the survey area as recorded at

Faribault in the period 1961 to 1990.

In winter, the average temperature is 15.3 degrees

F and the average daily minimum temperature is 5.5

degrees. The lowest temperature on record, which

occurred at Faribault on January 9, 1977, was -40

degrees. In summer, the average temperature is 69.4

degrees and the average daily maximum temperature

is 81.3 degrees. The highest temperature, which

occurred at Faribault on August 1, 1988, was 104

degrees.

Growing degree days are equivalent to “heat units.”

During the month, growing degree days accumulate by

the amount that the average temperature each day

exceeds a base temperature (50 degrees F). The

normal monthly accumulation is used to schedule

single or successive plantings of a crop between the

last freeze in spring and the first freeze in fall.

The total annual precipitation is about 31 inches. Of

this, 19.17 inches, or about 62 percent, usually falls in

May through September. The growing season for most

crops falls within this period. The heaviest 1-day

rainfall on record was 5.35 inches at Faribault on July

21, 1951. Thunderstorms occur on about 38 days

each year, and most occur between June and August.

The average seasonal snowfall is 45.8 inches. The

greatest snow depth at any one time during the period

of record was 33 inches recorded on February 5,

1969. An average of 92 days per year have at least 1

inch of snow on the ground. The heaviest 1-day

snowfall on record was 15.0 inches recorded on

January 23, 1982.

The average relative humidity in midafternoon is

about 59 percent. Humidity is higher at night, and the

average at dawn is about 78 percent. The sun shines

about 69 percent of the time possible in summer and

52 percent in winter. The prevailing wind is from the

northwest. Average windspeed is highest, between 11

and 12 miles per hour, from March to May.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 17

Temperature and Precipitation

 (Recorded in the period 1961-90 at Faribault, Minnesota)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | |

 | Temperature | Precipitation

 | | __________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | 2 years in | | |2 years in 10| |

 | | | | 10 will have-- | | | will have-- | | _______________________ _____________

 Month |Average|Average|Average| | | Average |Average| | | Average |Average

 | daily | daily | | Maximum | Minimum |number of| | Less | More |number of|snowfall

 |maximum|minimum| |temperature|temperature| growing | |than--|than--|days with|

 | | | | higher | lower | degree | | | |0.10 inch|

 | | | | than-- | than-- | days* | | | | or more | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | oF | oF | oF | oF | o _ _ _ _ _ _____ __ __ | __ | | __ F | Units | In | In | In | | In

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 January----| 21.6 | 1.3 | 11.4 | 48 | -30 | 0 | 0.94 | 0.32| 1.44| 3 | 9.5

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 February---| 27.5 | 6.6 | 17.0 | 52 | -28 | 0 | .87 | .32| 1.43| 2 | 8.8

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 March------| 39.8 | 20.6 | 30.2 | 71 | -11 | 7 | 2.01 | 1.03| 2.87| 4 | 9.6

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 April------| 56.9 | 34.3 | 45.6 | 85 | 11 | 70 | 2.91 | 1.62| 4.04| 6 | 3.0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 May--------| 70.0 | 45.7 | 57.9 | 91 | 26 | 273 | 3.69 | 2.45| 4.82| 7 | .0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 June-------| 79.5 | 55.2 | 67.3 | 96 | 37 | 521 | 3.57 | 2.23| 4.78| 7 | .0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 July-------| 83.7 | 60.1 | 71.9 | 98 | 44 | 679 | 4.21 | 2.26| 5.93| 5 | .0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 August-----| 80.6 | 57.5 | 69.0 | 96 | 41 | 588 | 4.05 | 2.06| 5.79| 6 | .0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 September--| 71.9 | 48.6 | 60.2 | 92 | 29 | 319 | 3.65 | 1.85| 5.21| 6 | .0

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 October----| 60.2 | 37.6 | 48.9 | 84 | 17 | 106 | 2.38 | .97| 3.57| 4 | .2

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 November---| 41.9 | 24.3 | 33.1 | 67 | -3 | 6 | 1.59 | .48| 2.49| 4 | 4.1

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 December---| 26.3 | 8.6 | 17.4 | 53 | -22 | 0 | 1.14 | .52| 1.67| 3 | 10.6

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 Yearly: | | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 Average---| 55.0 | 33.4 | 44.2 | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---| ---| --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 Extreme---| 104 | -40 | --- | 99 | -32 | --- | --- | ---| ---| --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | | | |

 Total-----| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 2,569 | 31.00 | 25.98| 35.76| 57 | 45.8

 | | | | | | | | | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 * A growing degree day is a unit of heat available for plant growth. It can be calculated by adding the

maximum and minimum daily temperatures, dividing the sum by 2, and subtracting the temperature below which

growth is minimal for the principal crops in the area (50 degrees F).
18

Freeze Dates in Spring and Fall

 (Recorded in the period 1961-90 at Faribault, Minnesota)

 _____________________________________________________________

 |

 | Temperature

 |__________________________________________

 Probability | | |

 | 24 oF | 28 oF | 32 oF

 | or lower | or lower | or lower _____________________________________________________________

 | | |

 | | |

 Last freezing | | |

 temperature | | |

 in spring: | | |

 | | |

 1 year in 10 | | |

 later than-- | Apr. 29 | May 9 | May 23

 | | |

 2 years in 10 | | |

 later than-- | Apr. 24 | May 5 | May 18

 | | |

 5 years in 10 | | |

 later than-- | Apr. 14 | Apr. 26 | May 7

 | | |

 First freezing | | |

 temperature | | |

 in fall: | | |

 | | |

 1 year in 10 | | |

 earlier than-- | Oct. 4 | Sept. 26 | Sept. 14

 | | |

 2 years in 10 | | |

 earlier than-- | Oct. 10 | Oct. 1 | Sept. 19

 | | |

 5 years in 10 | | |

 earlier than-- | Oct. 22 | Oct. 10 | Sept. 29

 | | | _____________________________________________________________

Growing Season

(Recorded in the period 1961-90 at Faribault,

 Minnesota)

__________________________________________________

 |

 | Daily minimum temperature

 | during growing season

 |___________________________________

 Probability | | |

 | Higher | Higher | Higher

 | than | than | than

 | 24 oF | 28 oF | 32 o __________________________________________________ F

 | Days | Days | Days ____ ____ ____

 | | |

9 years in 10 | 162 | 146 | 122

 | | |

8 years in 10 | 171 | 152 | 129

 | | |

5 years in 10 | 189 | 165 | 144

 | | |

2 years in 10 | 207 | 178 | 159

 | | |

1 year in 10 | 216 | 185 | 166

 | | | __________________________________________________
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The general soil map in this publication shows

broad areas that have a distinctive pattern of soils,

relief, and drainage. Each map unit on the general soil

map is a unique natural landscape. Typically, it

consists of one or more major soils or miscellaneous

areas and some minor soils or miscellaneous areas. It

is named for the major soils or miscellaneous areas.

The soils or miscellaneous areas making up one unit

can occur in another but in a different pattern.

The general soil map can be used to compare the

suitability of large areas for general land uses. Areas

of suitable soils or miscellaneous areas can be

identified on the map. Likewise, areas that are not

suitable can be identified.

Because of its small scale, the map is not suitable

for planning the management of a farm or field or for

selecting a site for a road or building or other structure.

The soils in any one map unit differ from place to place

in slope, depth, drainage, and other characteristics

that affect management.

1. Lester-Hamel-Le Sueur Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 25 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 26

Extent of the components in the association (fig. 2):

Lester and similar soils—50 percent

Hamel and similar soils—20 percent

Le Sueur and similar soils—15 percent

Minor soils—15 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Lester

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Loam

Hamel

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Surface texture: Loam

Le Sueur

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Minor Soils

• Hayden and similar soils

• Cordova and similar soils

• Dundas and similar soils

• Terril and similar soils

2. Kilkenny-Derrynane-Lerdal

Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 1 to 25 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 20

Extent of the components in the association (fig. 3):

Kilkenny and similar soils—50 percent

Derrynane and similar soils—20 percent

Lerdal and similar soils—15 percent

Minor soils—15 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Kilkenny

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Derrynane

Drainage class: Poorly drained

General Soil Map Units
20 Soil Survey of

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Lerdal

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Minor Soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Okoboji and similar soils

• Muskego and similar soils

• Shields and similar soils

3. Racine-Littleton-Lindstrom

Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 1 to 18 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 5

Extent of the components in the association:

Racine and similar soils—40 percent

Littleton and similar soils—30 percent

Lindstrom and similar soils—25 percent

Minor soils—5 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Racine

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Littleton

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Lindstrom

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Surface texture: Silt loam

Minor Soils

• Blooming and similar soils

Figure 2.—Typical pattern of soils and underlying material in the Lester-Hamel-Le Sueur association.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 21

• Moland and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

• Brodale and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

• Copaston and similar soils

4. Clarion-Nicollet-Webster Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 5 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 4

Extent of the components in the association:

Clarion and similar soils—40 percent

Nicollet and similar soils—25 percent

Webster and similar soils—20 percent

Minor soils—15 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Clarion

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Loam

Nicollet

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Webster

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Clay loam

Minor Soils

• Storden and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

Figure 3.—Typical pattern of soils and underlying material in the Kilkenny-Derrynane-Lerdal association.
22 Soil Survey of

• Hamel and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Shields and similar soils

• Derrynane and similar soils

• Okoboji and similar soils

5. Moland-Merton-Maxcreek Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 4 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 8

Extent of the components in the association:

Moland and similar soils—45 percent

Merton and similar soils—30 percent

Maxcreek and similar soils—20 percent

Minor soils—5 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Moland

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Merton

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Maxcreek

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silty clay loam

Minor Soils

• Blooming and similar soils

• Racine and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

6. Hayden-Le Sueur-Dundas Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 1 to 25 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 8

Extent of the components in the association (fig. 4):

Hayden and similar soils—35 percent

Le Sueur and similar soils—25 percent

Dundas and similar soils—25 percent

Minor soils—15 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Hayden

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Loam

Le Sueur

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Loam

Dundas

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Minor Soils

• Lester and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

• Terril and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Brodale and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

• Copaston and similar soils

7. Hayden-Hamel Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 25 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 8

Extent of the components in the association:

Hayden and similar soils—50 percent

Hamel and similar soils—35 percent

Minor soils—15 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Hayden

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Till

Surface texture: Loam

Hamel

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Surface texture: Loam
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 23

Minor Soils

• Lester and similar soils

• Storden and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Klossner and similar soils

8. Racine-Kenyon-Nerwoods

Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 1 to 18 percent

Composition:

Percent of the survey area: 8

Extent of the components in the association (fig. 5):

Racine and similar soils—50 percent

Kenyon and similar soils—25 percent

Nerwoods and similar soils—20 percent

Minor soils—5 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Racine

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Kenyon

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine sediments and till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Nerwoods

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Surface texture: Loam

Figure 4.—Typical pattern of soils and underlying material in the Hayden-Le Sueur-Dundas association.
24 Soil Survey of

Minor Soils

• Blooming and similar soils

• Epsom and similar soils

9. Kenyon-Klinger-Maxfield Association

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 4 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 4

Extent of the components in the association:

Kenyon and similar soils—50 percent

Klinger and similar soils—25 percent

Maxfield and similar soils—15 percent

Minor soils—10 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Kenyon

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silt loam

Klinger

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silty clay loam

Maxfield

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Surface texture: Silty clay loam

Minor Soils

• Racine and similar soils

Figure 5.—Typical pattern of soils and underlying material in the Racine-Kenyon-Nerwoods association.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 25

• Prinsburg and similar soils

• Maxcreek and similar soils

10. Estherville-Colo-Waukegan

Association

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces; flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Composition

Percent of the survey area: 9

Extent of the components in the association (fig. 6):

Estherville and similar soils—40 percent

Figure 6.—Typical pattern of soils and underlying material in the Estherville-Colo-Waukegan association.

Colo and similar soils—30 percent

Waukegan and similar soils—20 percent

Minor soils—10 percent

Soil Properties and Qualities

Estherville

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Parent material: Glacial outwash

Surface texture: Sandy loam

Colo

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Parent material: Alluvium

Surface texture: Silt loam
26

Waukegan

Drainage class: Well drained

Parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Surface texture: Silt loam

Minor Soils

• Hawick and similar soils

• Kato and similar soils
27

This section relates the soils in the survey area to

the major factors of soil formation and describes the

system of soil classification.

Factors of Soil Formation

Soil is produced by soil-forming processes acting

on materials deposited or accumulated by geologic

agencies. The characteristics of the soil at any given

point are determined by (1) the composition of the

parent material, (2) the climate under which the soil

material has accumulated and existed since

accumulation, (3) the plant and animal life on and in

the soil, (4) the relief, or lay of the land, and (5) the

length of time the forces of soil formation have acted

on the soil material (Jenny, 1941).

Climate and plant and animal life are active factors

of soil formation. They act on the parent material that

has accumulated through the weathering of rocks and

slowly change it to a natural body that has genetically

related horizons. The effects of climate and plant and

animal life are conditioned by relief. The parent

material also affects the kind of soil profile that is

formed and, in extreme cases, determines it almost

entirely. Finally, time is needed for changing the parent

material into a soil profile. Some time is always

required for the differentiation of soil horizons. Usually,

a long time is required for the development of distinct

horizons.

The factors of soil formation are so closely

interrelated in their effects on the soil that few

generalizations can be made regarding the effect of

any one factor unless conditions are specified for the

other four. Many of the processes of soil development

are unknown.

Parent Material

Rice County is covered mainly by glacial drift of the

Des Moines lobe of the late Wisconsin glaciation. Most

of the Des Moines lobe deposits in the county are

14,000 years old or younger, with the exception of

those deposits on the eastern edge of the Des Moines

advance, which are 20,000 to 30,000 years old. A

separate ice sheet of Illinoian or pre-Illinoian age

(older than 130,000 years before present) occurs in

the eastern part of the county. This part of the county

is overlain by varying thicknesses of loess.

The drift is mostly glacial till and is composed of

material derived from the reworking of older glacial

deposits and bedrock. Lester and Le Sueur soils

formed in this material. Moderately fine textured and

fine textured glacial till, which has a high content of

shale, covers some parts of the county. This material

formed a mantle 3 to 10 feet thick on the medium

textured glacial drift. Kilkenny, Lerdal, Shields, and

Mazaska soils formed in this material (USDA, 1975).

Glacial outwash deposits developed from the

meltwater of the glacier. Soils that formed in this

material commonly have a sandy and gravelly

substratum with a loamy or silty mantle. Waukegan,

Kato, Estherville, and Biscay soils are examples.

The eastern edge of the county is mantled by a thin

layer of loess. Moland, Merton, and Maxcreek soils

formed in this material.

Climate

Rice County has a cool, subhumid, continental

climate characterized by wide variations in

temperature from summer to winter. During the winter,

the soil-forming processes are largely dormant.

Generally, the soils are frozen to a depth of 2 to 3 feet

for 4 or 5 months of the year. The depth to which frost

penetrates depends mostly on the quantity of snowfall

late in fall or early in winter.

The climate is essentially uniform throughout the

county; however, differences in vegetation, soil

materials, and relief can cause variations in the

microclimate. Soils in the prairie regions are exposed

to greater variations in temperature than those in the

forest region. Fine textured soils, such as Shields and

Mazaska soils, warm up more slowly than moderately

coarse textured soils, such as Estherville and Hawick

soils, because they contain more moisture. Dark soils,

such as Clarion and Nicollet soils, absorb more heat

from the sunlight than the lighter colored Hayden soils.

Soils on south- and west-facing slopes receive more

sunlight than soils on north- and east-facing slopes;

therefore, they tend to be drier and warmer. The

interactions of all these factors affect the formation of

soils (USDA, 1975).

Formation and Classification of the Soils
28 Soil Survey of

Plants and Animals

Two types of vegetation, forest and prairie, have

strongly influenced soil formation in Rice County. The

survey area is located along the northern margin of an

extensive zone of ecological tension between prairie

and forest regions. Throughout the centuries this

margin advanced and retreated as shifts in the climate

pattern affected temperature, relative humidity, wind

velocity, and precipitation patterns. In addition, prairie

fires may have been a modifying factor in the

formation of soils along the edges of the prairie.

Except for earthworms and microscopic organisms,

the activities of animals probably had little effect on

soil formation (USDA, 1975).

Relief

The relief of Rice County is mainly the product of

the melting continental glacier that deposited glacial

drift of such thickness that the underlying rock strata

have had little influence on the configuration of the

relief. The relief of the county ranges from nearly level

on the summits of ground moraines to rolling in the

complex pattern of the morainic landscape dissected

by the Cannon River. The main drainage channels

developed during the retreat of the glacier and occur

as broad valleys within the landscape (USDA, 1975).

Time

Geologically, the soils in the county are young. They

were first exposed to soil-forming processes 14,000

years ago or more. It is presumed that most of the

material consisted of reworked drift from preceding

glaciers, however, and thus the weathering of minerals

was somewhat advanced at the time of deposition.

This fact is evidenced by the dominance of

montmorillonite clays. Soils may have a well developed

profile, a weakly developed profile, or one of

intermediate development, depending on the intensity

of the weathering factors and the resistance of the soil

material to weathering. Lester and similar soils have

been exposed to greater intensities of influence of the

five factors of soil formation than many of the other

soils in the area, and they have moderately distinct

layers or horizons. Webster soils have horizons that

are less pronounced than those of the Clarion soils

because they are in areas where a fluctuating water

table modifies the normal effect of time. Storden soils

have a very shallow profile because of the

combination of a high content of carbonates and steep

slopes. Rushriver soils show little or no soil

development because they are associated with recent

alluvial deposits (USDA, 1975).

Classification of the Soils

The system of soil classification used by the

National Cooperative Soil Survey has six categories

(USDA, 1999). Beginning with the broadest, these

categories are the order, suborder, great group,

subgroup, family, and series. Classification is based on

soil properties observed in the field or inferred from

those observations or from laboratory measurements.

The table “Classification of the Soils” in Parts I and II

of this publication shows the classification of the soils

in the survey area. The categories are defined in the

following paragraphs.

ORDER. Twelve soil orders are recognized. The

differences among orders reflect the dominant soilforming processes and the degree of soil formation.

Each order is identified by a word ending in sol. An

example is Mollisol.

SUBORDER. Each order is divided into suborders

primarily on the basis of properties that influence soil

genesis and are important to plant growth or

properties that reflect the most important variables

within the orders. The last syllable in the name of a

suborder indicates the order. An example is Aquoll

(Aqu, meaning water, plus oll, from Mollisol).

GREAT GROUP. Each suborder is divided into

great groups on the basis of close similarities in kind,

arrangement, and degree of development of

pedogenic horizons; soil moisture and temperature

regimes; and base status. Each great group is

identified by the name of a suborder and by a prefix

that indicates a property of the soil. An example is

Endoaquolls (Endo, meaning within, plus aquoll, the

suborder of the Mollisols that has an aquic moisture

regime).

SUBGROUP. Each great group has a typic

subgroup. Other subgroups are intergrades or

extragrades. The typic is the central concept of the

great group; it is not necessarily the most extensive.

Intergrades are transitions to other orders, suborders,

or great groups. Extragrades have some properties

that are not representative of the great group but do

not indicate transitions to any other known kind of soil.

Each subgroup is identified by one or more adjectives

preceding the name of the great group. The adjective

Typic identifies the subgroup that typifies the great

group. An example is Typic Endoaquolls.

FAMILY. Families are established within a

subgroup on the basis of physical and chemical

properties and other characteristics that affect

management. Generally, the properties are those of

horizons below plow depth where there is much

biological activity. Among the properties and
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 29

characteristics considered are particle-size class,

mineral content, temperature regime, thickness of the

root zone, consistence, moisture equivalent, slope,

and permanent cracks. A family name consists of the

name of a subgroup preceded by terms that indicate

soil properties. An example is fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Endoaquolls.

SERIES. The series consists of soils that have

similar horizons in their profile. The horizons are

similar in color, texture, structure, reaction,

consistence, mineral and chemical composition, and

arrangement in the profile. The texture of the surface

layer or of the substratum can differ within a series.
30 Soil Survey of

Classification of the Soils

(An asterisk in the first column indicates a taxadjunct to the series. See text for a description of those

 characteristics that are outside the range for the series)

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 Soil name | Family or higher taxonomic class

 | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Angus--------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Ankeny-------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Biscay-------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Blooming-----------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Bold---------------------|Typic Udorthents, coarse-silty, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Boone--------------------|Typic Quartzipsamments, mesic, uncoated

 Brodale------------------|Entic Hapludolls, loamy-skeletal, carbonatic, mesic

 Clarion------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Collinwood---------------|Aquertic Hapludolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Colo---------------------|Cumulic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Copaston-----------------|Lithic Hapludolls, loamy, mixed, mesic

 Cordova------------------|Typic Argiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Derrynane----------------|Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Dickinson----------------|Typic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Dundas-------------------|Mollic Endoaqualfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Epsom--------------------|Cumulic Epiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Estherville--------------|Typic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Eyota--------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Faxon--------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Garwin-------------------|Typic Haplaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Glencoe------------------|Cumulic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Hamel--------------------|Typic Argiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Hawick-------------------|Entic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Hayden-------------------|Typic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Houghton-----------------|Typic Medisaprists, euic, mesic

 Kasson-------------------|Aquollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Kato---------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

*Kenyon-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Kilkenny-----------------|Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Klinger------------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Klossner-----------------|Terric Medisaprists, loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

 Lerdal-------------------|Vertic Epiaqualfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Lester-------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Le Sueur-----------------|Aquic Argiudolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Lindstrom----------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Littleton----------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Lowlein------------------|Typic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Maxcreek-----------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Maxfield-----------------|Typic Haplaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Mazaska------------------|Vertic Argiaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Medo---------------------|Terric Medisaprists, loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

 Merton-------------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Minneiska----------------|Mollic Udifluvents, coarse-loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Minneopa-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Moland-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Muskego------------------|Limnic Medisaprists, coprogenous, euic, mesic

 Nerwoods-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Nicollet-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Okoboji------------------|Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Port Byron---------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Prinsburg----------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Racine-------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Renova-------------------|Typic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Ripon--------------------|Typic Argiudolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Rolfe--------------------|Typic Argialbolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Rushriver----------------|Mollic Fluvaquents, coarse-loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Sargeant-----------------|Aeric Glossaqualfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Shields------------------|Vertic Epiaqualfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

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 Classification of the Soils--Continued

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 Soil name | Family or higher taxonomic class

 | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Storden------------------|Typic Eutrochrepts, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Talcot-------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Terril-------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Timula-------------------|Typic Eutrochrepts, coarse-silty, mixed, mesic

 Wadena-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Waukegan-----------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Webster------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

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32 Soil Survey of

Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the Soils

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 Map | Soil name | Acres |Percent

symbol | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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4D |Renova loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 200 | *

4E |Renova loam, 18 to 30 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 2,542 | 0.8

17 |Minneopa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded---------------| 324 | *

24 |Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------| 1,157 | 0.4

39A |Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 1,083 | 0.3

41A |Estherville sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes----------------------------| 2,205 | 0.7

41B |Estherville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------| 2,006 | 0.6

44 |Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes---------------------------------| 750 | 0.2

74B |Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,151 | 0.3

81B |Boone loamy fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------------| 278 | *

81D |Boone loamy fine sand, 6 to 18 percent slopes----------------------------| 486 | 0.1

81E |Boone loamy fine sand, 18 to 25 percent slopes---------------------------| 417 | 0.1

98 |Colo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded--------| 2,188 | 0.7

99D2 |Racine loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 833 | 0.3

100A |Copaston sandy clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------| 63 | *

102B |Clarion loam, moderately fine substratum, 2 to 5 percent slopes----------| 1,833 | 0.6

104B |Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 10,084 | 3.1

104C2 |Hayden loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------------------| 8,021 | 2.4

104D2 |Hayden loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 2,041 | 0.6

104E |Hayden loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 519 | 0.2

106C2 |Lester loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------------------| 13,367 | 4.0

106D2 |Lester loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 6,486 | 2.0

106E |Lester loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 3,631 | 1.1

109 |Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 6,494 | 2.0

113 |Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 1,352 | 0.4

114 |Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-------------------| 7,650 | 2.3

130 |Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes--------------------------------| 852 | 0.3

134 |Okoboji silty clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-------------| 4,041 | 1.2

138B |Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------------| 8,165 | 2.5

138C |Lerdal clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes---------------------------------| 853 | 0.3

176 |Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes----------------------------------| 895 | 0.3

208 |Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes------------------------------| 1,108 | 0.3

213B |Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes---------------------------| 2,267 | 0.7

219 |Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes---------------------| 398 | 0.1

238B |Kilkenny loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 3,726 | 1.1

238C2 |Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------| 6,025 | 1.8

238D2 |Kilkenny clay loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded----------------------| 3,739 | 1.1

238E |Kilkenny clay loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes------------------------------| 1,261 | 0.4

238F |Kilkenny loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 210 | *

239 |Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes--------------------------------| 5,659 | 1.7

253 |Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes--------------------------| 4,521 | 1.4

256 |Mazaska clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 4,705 | 1.4

285A |Port Byron silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes------------------------------| 141 | *

285B |Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------------------| 931 | 0.3

301B |Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------| 2,710 | 0.8

301C |Lindstrom silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes------------------------------| 585 | 0.2

307 |Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------------| 762 | 0.2

323 |Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------| 1,303 | 0.4

376B |Moland silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes----------------------------------| 9,560 | 2.9

377 |Merton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------| 6,359 | 1.9

378 |Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------| 9,532 | 2.9

382B |Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------------| 7,766 | 2.4

382C2 |Blooming silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------| 2,165 | 0.7

392 |Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 1,643 | 0.5

408 |Faxon clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 122 | *

411A |Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------------| 6,096 | 1.8

411B |Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------------| 1,118 | 0.3

414 |Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------------| 14,914 | 4.5

463A |Minneiska fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded---| 217 | *

484D |Eyota fine sandy loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes---------------------------| 439 | 0.1

523 |Houghton muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-----------------------| 2,784 | 0.8

 | | |

 See footnote at end of table.
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 Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the Soils--Continued

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 Map | Soil name | Acres |Percent

symbol | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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525 |Muskego muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes------------------------| 515 | 0.2

528B |Klossner muck, seep land, 1 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------| 349 | 0.1

529A |Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 120 | *

529B |Ripon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 291 | *

548 |Medo muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes---------------------------| 397 | 0.1

572 |Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes--------------------------------| 541 | 0.2

611D |Hawick sandy loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------| 1,707 | 0.5

757 |Nerwoods loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 4,393 | 1.3

761 |Epsom silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded---------| 4,805 | 1.5

764 |Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, flooded----------------------------| 862 | 0.3

783C2 |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------| 3,513 | 1.1

783D2 |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------| 2,602 | 0.8

783E |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,379 | 0.4

783F |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes-------------------------| 294 | *

849B |Urban land-Estherville complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes--------------------| 1,741 | 0.5

860C |Urban land-Hayden complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes------------------------| 59 | *

875B |Hawick-Estherville complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------------| 2,781 | 0.8

875C |Hawick-Estherville complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes-----------------------| 3,211 | 1.0

945C2 |Lester-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-------------------| 2,723 | 0.8

945D2 |Lester-Storden complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded------------------| 814 | 0.2

963C2 |Timula-Bold complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded----------------------| 1,191 | 0.4

963D2 |Timula-Bold complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded---------------------| 199 | *

1013 |Pits, quarry-------------------------------------------------------------| 31 | *

1016 |Udorthents, loamy (cut and fill land)------------------------------------| 1,726 | 0.5

1030 |Pits, gravel-Udipsamments complex----------------------------------------| 1,149 | 0.3

1058 |Houghton and Muskego soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------------| 12,862 | 3.9

1080 |Klossner, Okoboji, and Glencoe soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes------| 5,359 | 1.6

1116F |Brodale-Eyota complex, 12 to 35 percent slopes---------------------------| 2,258 | 0.7

1286 |Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,657 | 0.5

1356 |Water, miscellaneous-----------------------------------------------------| 27 | *

1360 |Rushriver fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded-----| 2,524 | 0.8

1361 |Le Sueur loam, moderately coarse substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes-------| 2,151 | 0.7

1362B |Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes----------------------------------------| 18,230 | 5.5

1363 |Dundas silt loam, moderately coarse substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes----| 1,551 | 0.5

1366 |Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------------------------| 491 | 0.1

1367 |Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes-------------------------------| 5,603 | 1.7

1387A |Collinwood silty clay loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes--------| 222 | *

1388B |Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------| 2,291 | 0.7

1408B |Angus-Kilkenny complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------| 1,743 | 0.5

1409A |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes------------------| 4,868 | 1.5

1409B |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 3 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 3,760 | 1.1

1410B |Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 3,850 | 1.2

1410C |Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded---------| 4,044 | 1.2

1411B |Urban land-Hayden-Estherville complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes-------------| 522 | 0.2

1413B |Littleton silt loam, till substratum, 1 to 4 percent slopes--------------| 5,873 | 1.8

1416C |Renova loam, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes----------------------| 194 | *

1437B |Renova silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 353 | 0.1

1501 |Klossner mucky silty clay loam, overwash, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------| 2,278 | 0.7

1831 |Colo silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded-----| 1,631 | 0.5

1962 |Mazaska-Rolfe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes-----------------------------| 1,512 | 0.5

W |Water--------------------------------------------------------------------| 12,120 | 3.7

 | Total---------------------------------------------------------------| 330,100 | 100.0

 | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 * Less than 0.1 percent.
35

In this section, arranged in alphabetical order, each

soil series recognized in the survey area is described.

Each series description is followed by descriptions of

the associated detailed soil map units.

Characteristics of the soil and the material in which

it formed are identified for each soil series. A pedon, a

small three-dimensional area of soil, that is typical of

the series in the survey area is described. The detailed

description of each soil horizon follows standards in

the “Soil Survey Manual” (USDA, 1993). Many of the

technical terms used in the descriptions are defined in

“Soil Taxonomy” (USDA, 1999). Unless otherwise

stated, colors in the descriptions are for moist soil.

Following the pedon description is the range of

important characteristics of the soils in the series.

The map units on the detailed soil maps in this

survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in

the survey area. The map unit descriptions in this

section, along with the maps, can be used to

determine the suitability and potential of a unit for

specific uses. They also can be used to plan the

management needed for those uses. More information

about each map unit is given in Part II of this survey.

A map unit delineation on the detailed soil maps

represents an area on the landscape and consists of

one or more soils or miscellaneous areas. A map unit

is identified and named according to the taxonomic

classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic

class there are precisely defined limits for the

properties of the soils. On the landscape, however, the

soils and miscellaneous areas are natural

phenomena, and they have the characteristic

variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of

some observed properties may extend beyond the

limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a

single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped

without including areas of other taxonomic classes.

Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils

or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and

some “included” areas that belong to other taxonomic

classes.

Most included soils have properties similar to those

of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus

they do not affect use and management. These are

called noncontrasting, or similar, inclusions. They may

or may not be mentioned in the map unit descriptions.

Other included soils and miscellaneous areas,

however, have properties and behavioral

characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to

require different management. These are called

contrasting inclusions. They generally are in small

areas and could not be mapped separately because of

the scale used. Some small areas of strongly

contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified

by a special symbol on the maps. The included areas

of contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are

mentioned in the map unit descriptions. A few included

areas may not have been observed, and consequently

they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially

where the soil pattern was so complex that it was

impractical to make enough observations to identify all

the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.

The presence of included areas in a map unit in no

way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data.

The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure

taxonomic classes but rather to separate the

landscape into segments that have similar use and

management requirements. The delineation of such

landscape segments on the map provides sufficient

information for the development of resource plans, but

if intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite

investigation is needed to define and locate the soils

and miscellaneous areas.

An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name

in the map unit descriptions. Each description includes

general facts about the unit. The principal hazards and

limitations to be considered in planning for specific

uses are described in Part II of this survey.

Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make

up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the

surface layer or of the underlying layers, all the soils of

a series have major horizons that are similar in

composition, thickness, and arrangement.

Soils of one series can differ in texture of the

surface layer or of the underlying layers. They also can

differ in slope, stoniness, salinity, wetness, degree of

erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use.

On the basis of such differences, a soil series is

divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on

the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The

Soil Series and Detailed Soil Map Units
36 Soil Survey of

name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature

that affects use or management. For example, Le

Sueur loam, moderately coarse substratum, 1 to 3

percent slopes, is a phase of the Le Sueur series.

Some map units are made up of two or more major

soils or miscellaneous areas. These map units are

complexes or undifferentiated groups.

A complex consists of two or more soils or

miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in

such small areas that they cannot be shown

separately on the maps. The pattern and proportion of

the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar

in all areas. Mazaska-Rolfe complex, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, is an example.

An undifferentiated group is made up of two or

more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be

mapped individually but are mapped as one unit

because similar interpretations can be made for use

and management. The pattern and proportion of the

soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not

uniform. An area can be made up of only one of the

major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made

up of all of them. Houghton and Muskego soils,

ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes, is an undifferentiated

group in this survey area.

This survey includes miscellaneous areas. Such

areas have little or no soil material and support little or

no vegetation. The map unit Pits, quarry, is an

example.

The table “Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the

Soils” in Parts I and II of this survey gives the acreage

and proportionate extent of each map unit. Other

tables (see Contents) give properties of the soils and

the limitations, capabilities, and potentials for many

uses. The Glossary defines many of the terms used in

describing the soils or miscellaneous areas.

Angus Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 2 to 5 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Mollic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, 1,275 feet north

and 2,200 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 7,

T. 109 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine granular; about 2 percent gravel; neutral;

clear smooth boundary.

Bt1—9 to 16 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; many

distinct very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; about 1

percent gravel; neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

Bt2—16 to 25 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; common distinct very dark grayish brown

(10YR 3/2) clay films on faces of peds and in

pores; about 2 percent gravel; neutral; gradual

smooth boundary.

Bt3—25 to 34 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) clay loam;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky;

common faint dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; about 3

percent gravel; neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

Bt4—34 to 42 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) clay loam;

few fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; common faint dark grayish brown

(10YR 4/2) clay films on faces of peds and in

pores; few black (N 2/0) manganese

concentrations in pores; about 2 percent gravel;

about 2 percent cobbles; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

Bk1—42 to 51 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) loam; few

medium faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron

depletions; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to weak medium subangular

blocky; many white (2.5Y 8/2) soft masses of

calcium carbonates; slightly effervescent; about 3

percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles; slightly

alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

Bk2—51 to 64 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) loam;

common fine prominent strong brown ((7.5YR 5/8)

and few fine faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron

depletions; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

many white (2.5Y 8/2) soft accumulations of

calcium carbonate; few black (N 2/0) manganese

concentrations in pores; strongly effervescent;

about 3 percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles;

moderately alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

Bk3—64 to 80 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) loam;

many medium distinct olive yellow (2.5Y 6/8) iron

concentrations; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

many white (2.5Y 8/2) soft accumulations of
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calcium carbonate; few black (N 2/0) manganese

concentrations in pores; violently effervescent;

about 4 percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 28 to 45 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 15 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 8 percent gravel; 0 to 2

percent cobbles

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—2

Texture—loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

Bk horizon:

Hue—2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

1362B—Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent

slopes

Composition

Angus and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 5 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Cordova and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1408B—Angus-Kilkenny complex, 2 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Angus and similar soils: About 50 percent

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 40 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Angus—summits; Kilkenny—

shoulders and summits

Slope range: Angus—2 to 5 percent; Kilkenny—2 to 6

percent

Component Description

Angus

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.1 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Kilkenny

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.7 inches
38 Soil Survey of

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Ankeny Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderately rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Slope range: 0 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, 1,600 feet

north and 550 feet east of the southwest corner of sec.

34, T. 111 N., R. 20 W.

A1—0 to 7 inches; black (10YR 2/1) sandy loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

granular; slightly acid; gradual smooth boundary.

A2—7 to 17 inches; black (10YR 2/1) loam, very dark

grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

A3—17 to 22 inches; black (10YR 2/1) fine sandy

loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry;

weak medium subangular blocky structure parting

to weak fine subangular blocky; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

A4—22 to 27 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) fine sandy loam, dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual

smooth boundary.

Bw—27 to 44 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) fine

sandy loam, brown (10YR 4/3) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

2C1—44 to 56 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loamy sand;

single grain; loose; slightly effervescent; slightly

alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

2C2—56 to 80 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

loamy fine sand; single grain; loose; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 16 to more than 65 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 27 to 51 inches

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam, fine sandy loam, or loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—3

Texture—fine sandy loam or sandy loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loamy sand, loamy fine sand, sandy

loam, or fine sandy loam

44—Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent

slopes

Composition

Ankeny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Footslopes and toeslopes

Slope range: 0 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 39

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Terril, moderately wet, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Biscay Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—rapid

or very rapid

Landform: Flats and swales on outwash plains and

terraces

Parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy over sandy or

sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic Typic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 1,250 feet north

and 2,200 feet east of the southwest corner of sec. 22,

T. 109 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) loam, black (10YR

2/1) dry; weak fine granular structure; neutral;

abrupt wavy boundary.

A—8 to 15 inches; black (10YR 2/1) loam, dark gray

(10YR 4/1) dry; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

AB—15 to 20 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) and dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) loam; few

fine distinct light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) and few

fine faint strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

Bg—20 to 25 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

loam; many fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR

5/6) and few fine faint strong brown (7.5YR 5/6)

iron concentrations; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; about 3 percent gravel; neutral; abrupt

wavy boundary.

BCg—25 to 33 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) sandy

loam; many fine distinct light olive brown (2.5Y

5/4) iron concentrations; massive; loose; about 3

percent gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly

alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

2Cg—33 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2)

gravelly coarse sand; many fine distinct light olive

brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron concentrations and light

brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) iron depletions; single

grain; loose; about 15 percent gravel; strongly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 36 to 58 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 15 to 35 inches

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—loam

Content of rock fragments—none

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam or clay loam

Content of rock fragments—0 to 3 percent gravel

Bg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam or clay loam

Content of rock fragments—0 to 5 percent gravel

BCg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—clay loam, loam, sandy clay loam, sandy

loam, or the gravelly analogs of these textures

Content of rock fragments—0 to 5 percent gravel

2Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—gravelly coarse sand, coarse sand,

loamy sand, or sand

Content of rock fragments—5 to 30 percent
40 Soil Survey of

392—Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

Composition

Biscay and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on outwash plains and

terraces

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 7.0 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Talcot and similar soils

• Estherville and similar soils

• Kato and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Blooming Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Slope range: 2 to 12 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Mollic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, 2,400 feet

south and 800 feet east of the northwest corner of sec.

33, T. 109 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

silt loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; slightly acid; abrupt

wavy boundary.

Bt1—9 to 13 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

silt loam; moderate very fine subangular blocky

structure; many fine and medium pores; many

distinct dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces

of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bt2—13 to 19 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silty

clay loam; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; many fine to large pores; few distinct

dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of peds;

slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

2Bt3—19 to 30 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; common fine and medium pores; few

distinct dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces

of peds; about 4 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

wavy boundary.

2Bt4—30 to 38 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; moderate fine prismatic structure

parting to weak fine subangular blocky; common

fine and medium pores; many distinct dark brown

(10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 5

percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bk1—38 to 44 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

loam; weak coarse prismatic structure; common

fine pores; 5 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2Bk2—44 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

loam; massive; few pale yellow (2.5Y 8/3)

segregated lime masses; slightly effervescent;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 35 to 65 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 6 to 9 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent in the upper

part; 2 to 6 percent gravel in the lower part

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 5

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam
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2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—clay loam, sandy clay loam, or loam

2Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—4 to 6

Texture—loam

382B—Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Blooming and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.7 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

382C2—Blooming silt loam, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Blooming and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.6 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Bold Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Upland ridges

Parent material: Loess

Slope range: 6 to 18 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-silty, mixed

(calcareous), mesic Typic Udorthents
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Typical Pedon

Bold silt loam, in an area of Timula-Bold complex, 12

to 18 percent slopes, eroded, 2,600 feet south and

1,440 feet west of the northeast corner of sec. 22, T.

111 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) silt

loam, light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) dry; weak

fine subangular blocky structure; violently

effervescent; strongly alkaline; abrupt smooth

boundary.

A—8 to 12 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam; weak

fine granular structure; very many fine to large

tubular pores; many light yellowish brown (10YR

6/4) masses of calcium carbonate; many mixings

of dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) wormcasts;

violently effervescent; strongly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

C1—12 to 24 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

silt loam; weak fine granular structure; many fine

to large tubular pores; common light yellowish

brown (10YR 6/4) masses of calcium carbonate;

violently effervescent; strongly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

C2—24 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; weak fine granular structure; many fine to

large tubular pores; common light yellowish brown

(10YR 6/4) masses of calcium carbonate; violently

effervescent; strongly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 0 to 18 inches

Content of rock fragments: None

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—silt loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam or very fine sandy loam

Boone Series

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Permeability: Rapid

Landform: Structural benches

Parent material: Sandstone residuum

Slope range: 1 to 25 percent

Taxonomic classification: Mesic, uncoated Typic

Quartzipsamments

Typical Pedon

Boone loamy fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes, 2,150

feet north and 100 feet west of the southeast corner of

sec. 10, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

loamy fine sand, light brownish gray (10YR 6/2)

dry; very weak medium granular structure parting

to very weak fine granular; slightly acid; gradual

smooth boundary.

Bw—8 to 15 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) fine sand; very

weak fine granular structure; moderately acid;

gradual smooth boundary.

C1—15 to 24 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sand;

single grain; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

C2—24 to 38 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) fine sand;

single grain; many fine distinct brownish yellow

(10YR 6/6) iron concentrations; strongly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

Cr—38 to 80 inches; white (10YR 8/1), weathered

bedrock; moderately acid.

Range in Characteristics

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loamy fine sand

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—fine sand

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—6 or 7

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—fine sand

81B—Boone loamy fine sand, 1 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Boone and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Summits and backslopes

Slope range: 1 to 6 percent
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Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loamy fine sand

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Sandstone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 2.9 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

81D—Boone loamy fine sand, 6 to 18

percent slopes

Composition

Boone and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loamy fine sand

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Sandstone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 2.8 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

81E—Boone loamy fine sand, 18 to 25

percent slopes

Composition

Boone and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 18 to 25 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loamy fine sand

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Sandstone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 1.9 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
44 Soil Survey of

Brodale Series

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Structural benches

Parent material: Limestone residuum

Slope range: 15 to 35 percent

Taxonomic classification: Loamy-skeletal, carbonatic,

mesic Entic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Brodale flaggy loam, in an area of Brodale-Eyota

complex, 12 to 35 percent slopes, 1,200 feet north and

950 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 36, T. 112

N., R. 19 W.

A1—0 to 3 inches; black (10YR 2/1) flaggy loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular

structure; many white (N 8/0) calcium carbonate

coatings on rock fragments; about 20 percent

flagstones; slightly alkaline; clear smooth

boundary.

A2—3 to 7 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2)

extremely flaggy loam, dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) dry; weak fine subangular blocky structure;

common white (N 8/0) calcium carbonate coatings

on rock fragments; about 10 percent channers; 70

percent flagstones; moderately alkaline; clear

smooth boundary.

A3—7 to 11 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) extremely flaggy loam, grayish brown (10YR

5/2) dry; weak fine subangular blocky structure;

many white (N 8/0) calcium carbonate coatings on

rock fragments; about 2 percent channers; 80

percent flagstones; moderately alkaline; clear

wavy boundary.

C1—11 to 15 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) very

flaggy loam; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; very many white (N 8/0) calcium

carbonate coatings on rock fragments; about 20

percent channers; about 25 percent flagstones;

strongly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

C2—15 to 22 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

cobbly loam; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

very many white (N 8/0) calcium carbonate

coatings on rock fragments; about 10 percent

gravel; 15 percent cobbles; strongly alkaline;

gradual wavy boundary.

C3—22 to 47 inches; olive yellow (2.5Y 6/6) loam;

many fine distinct brownish yellow (10YR 6/8) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

very many white (N 8/0) calcium carbonate

coatings on rock fragments; about 5 percent

gravel and channers; 5 percent flagstones and

cobbles; strongly alkaline; clear smooth boundary.

R—47 inches; yellow (2.5Y 7/6), weathered bedrock.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Throughout the profile

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 13 inches

Content of rock fragments: 10 to 85 percent

flagstones, channers, and gravel

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—flaggy loam or extremely flaggy loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—loam, flaggy loam, very flaggy loam,

extremely flaggy loam, cobbly loam, very

cobbly loam, or extremely cobbly loam

1116F—Brodale-Eyota complex, 12 to 35

percent slopes

Composition

Brodale and similar soils: About 55 percent

Eyota and similar soils: About 35 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Brodale—shoulders and

summits; Eyota—footslopes

Slope range: Brodale—15 to 35 percent; Eyota—12 to

35 percent

Component Description

Brodale

Surface layer texture: Flaggy loam

Depth class: Deep (40 to 60 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.1 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Eyota

Surface layer texture: Loamy fine sand

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)
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Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Boone and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Clarion Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 2 to 5 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Clarion loam, moderately fine substratum, 2 to 5

percent slopes, 2,400 feet north and 600 feet west of

the southeast corner of sec. 34, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) loam,

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; moderate

medium granular structure; about 1 percent gravel;

slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

Bw1—10 to 15 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure;

about 1 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw2—15 to 22 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure; about 2 percent gravel; slightly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bw3—22 to 34 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure; about 5 percent gravel; slightly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bw4—34 to 44 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam;

common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

iron concentrations; weak coarse subangular

blocky structure; about 6 percent gravel; neutral;

abrupt smooth boundary.

C—44 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) and

light yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/4) loam; common

medium distinct grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron

depletions; massive with oblique partings; few gray

(10YR 6/1) calcium carbonate segregations; about

7 percent gravel; strongly effervescent; slightly

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 25 to 40 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 20 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 8 percent gravel

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

102B—Clarion loam, moderately fine

substratum, 2 to 5 percent slopes

Composition

Clarion and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 5 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained
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Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.1 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Nicollet and similar soils

• Webster and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Collinwood Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow or slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Lacustrine deposits

Slope range: 0 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Aquertic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Collinwood silty clay loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3

percent slopes, 1,400 feet north and 2,475 feet west of

the southeast corner of sec. 29, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure; moderately acid;

abrupt smooth boundary.

A—10 to 14 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty

clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

moderate very fine subangular blocky structure;

common black (10YR 2/1) organic coatings on

faces of peds; moderately acid; abrupt wavy

boundary.

Bw1—14 to 25 inches dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

silty clay; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

Bw2—25 to 29 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/3) silty clay;

few fine faint dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) iron

depletions; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.

Bw3—29 to 41 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3) silty

clay; common fine faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2)

iron depletions; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bk—41 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3) silty

clay; many coarse faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2)

iron depletions; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; strongly effervescent; moderately

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 14 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: No coarse fragments

throughout the profile

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1

Texture—silty clay loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—silty clay

Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—silty clay or silty clay loam

1387A—Collinwood silty clay loam,

moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes

Composition

Collinwood and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Lacustrine deposits

Flooding: None
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Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 8.6 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Derrynane and similar soils

• Okoboji and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Colo Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Colo silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2 percent slopes,

frequently flooded, 2,200 feet south and 900 feet west

of the northeast corner of sec. 14, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

A1—0 to 5 inches; black (N 2/0) silt loam, very dark

gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular structure;

moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

A2—5 to 23 inches; black (N 2/0) silt loam, very dark

gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine granular;

moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary.

A3—23 to 37 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

A4—37 to 80 inches; black (5Y 2.5/1) silty clay loam,

very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 3/2) dry; weak

coarse subangular blocky structure parting to

weak medium subangular blocky; slightly acid.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 36 to more than 80

inches

Content of rock fragments: No coarse fragments

throughout the profile

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral in the upper part; 2.5Y or

5Y in the lower part

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

98—Colo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, occasionally flooded

Composition

Colo and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: Occasional

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.9 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Epsom and similar soils

• Biscay and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
48 Soil Survey of

1831—Colo silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2

percent slopes, frequently flooded

Composition

Colo and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: Frequent

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.3 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Rushriver and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

• Minneiska and similar soils

Copaston Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate or moderately rapid

Landform: Structural benches

Parent material: Limestone residuum

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Loamy, mixed, mesic Lithic

Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Copaston sandy clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes,

1,740 feet north and 1,660 feet west of the southeast

corner of sec. 2, T. 111 N., R. 20 W.

A—0 to 7 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) sandy

clay loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak very fine subangular blocky structure;

friable; about 2 percent gravel; neutral; clear

smooth boundary.

AB—7 to 11 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) fine sandy loam, dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) dry; weak very fine subangular blocky

structure; friable; about 2 percent gravel;

moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bw—11 to 18 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

sandy loam; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; friable; dark brown (10YR 3/3) coatings

on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel; slightly

acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

2R—18 inches; light gray (10YR 7/1), slightly

weathered limestone.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Typically none throughout

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 3 to 5 inches

Content of rock fragments: Typically no coarse

fragments throughout the profile

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—2

Texture—sandy clay loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—fine sandy loam, sandy loam, sandy clay

loam, or loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—sandy loam

100A—Copaston sandy clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Copaston and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy clay loam

Depth class: Shallow (10 to 20 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

Flooding: None
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Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Boone and similar soils

• Eyota and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Cordova Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Argiaquolls

Typical Pedon

Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 1,340 feet

north and 2,580 feet east of the southwest corner of

sec. 24, T. 112 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular

structure; about 1 percent gravel; moderately acid;

abrupt wavy boundary.

A—10 to 13 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; moderate fine

subangular blocky structure; friable; about 1

percent gravel; common thin discontinuous dark

gray (10YR 4/1) porous coatings on faces of peds;

moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

Btg1—13 to 18 inches; dark olive gray (5Y 3/2) clay

loam, olive gray (5Y 5/2) dry; moderate fine

angular blocky structure; friable; about 1 percent

gravel; many thick black (10YR 2/1) clay films on

faces of peds; moderately acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Btg2—18 to 26 inches; olive gray (5Y 4/2) clay loam;

common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8)

iron concentrations; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; firm; about 1 percent gravel;

many thin very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay films on

faces of peds; moderately acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Btg3—26 to 36 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8)

iron concentrations; weak medium prismatic

structure parting to moderate medium subangular

blocky; firm; about 1 percent gravel; common thin

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay films on faces of

peds; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

Cg—36 to 60 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) loam;

common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR

5/8) iron concentrations; massive; friable; about 2

percent gravel; few black (10YR 2/1) fillings in root

channels; slightly alkaline; strongly effervescent.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 24 to 50 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: 2 to 6 percent gravel

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—clay loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—5Y or 2.5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam, clay loam, or loam

Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

109—Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Cordova and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Microlows

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent
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Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.1 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hamel and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Derrynane Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow or slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 1,450 feet

south and 900 feet west of the northeast corner of sec.

5, T. 110 N., R. 22 W.

A1—0 to 18 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, very

dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; moderate

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

moderate fine granular; about 1 percent gravel;

neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A2—18 to 36 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, very

dark brown (10YR 2/2) dry; moderate coarse

angular blocky structure parting to moderate

medium angular blocky; about 1 percent gravel;

neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

A3—36 to 43 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; strong coarse angular blocky

structure parting to strong medium angular blocky;

about 1 percent gravel; neutral; clear smooth

boundary.

Bg—43 to 55 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay; few fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR

4/6) iron concentrations; moderate coarse angular

blocky structure; common black (N 2/0) organic

coatings in channels; about 1 percent gravel;

neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

2BCg—55 to 80 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; many medium prominent strong

brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations; moderate

coarse angular blocky structure; common black (N

2/0) organic coatings in channels; about 3 percent

gravel; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Typically none throughout

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 25 to more than 60

inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 3 percent gravel

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—clay loam, silty clay, or silty clay loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2

Texture—silty clay, clay loam, or silty clay loam

2BCg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2

Texture—silty clay loam, clay loam, or loam

1367—Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3

percent slopes

Composition

Derrynane and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent
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Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.9 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Dickinson Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately rapid; lower

part—rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Glacial outwash

Slope range: 1 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes, 750

feet north and 1,625 feet east of the southwest corner

of sec. 36, T. 111 N., R. 21 W.

A—0 to 13 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak medium subangular blocky structure

parting to weak fine granular; neutral; clear

smooth boundary.

Bw—13 to 26 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

fine sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary.

C1—26 to 52 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

loamy sand; single grain; moderately acid; gradual

wavy boundary.

C2—52 to 80 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loamy coarse

sand; single grain; moderately acid.

Range in Characteristics

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 12 to 24 inches

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—fine sandy loam

Content of rock fragments—none

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—fine sandy loam or sandy loam

Content of rock fragments—none

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loamy coarse sand, coarse sand, sand,

fine sand, loamy sand, or loamy fine sand

Content of rock fragments—0 in the upper part; 5

to 15 percent in the lower part

74B—Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Dickinson and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 1 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Fine sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.1 inches
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Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Wadena and similar soils

• Estherville and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Dundas Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Mollic Endoaqualfs

Typical Pedon

Dundas silt loam, moderately coarse substratum, 0 to

2 percent slopes, 200 feet south and 1,700 feet west

of the northeast corner of sec. 7, T. 111 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silt loam,

gray (10YR 5/1) dry; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

E—9 to 15 inches; dark gray (10YR 4/1) loam, gray

(10YR 6/1) dry; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; strongly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Btg1—15 to 20 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

loam; common fine and medium distinct light olive

brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron concentrations; moderate

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

moderate fine angular blocky; about 4 percent

gravel; common medium and thick porous gray

(10YR 6/1) coatings on faces of peds; few thin clay

films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

2Btg2—20 to 26 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

loam; common fine distinct light olive brown (2.5Y

5/4) iron concentrations; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure parting to moderate

fine subangular blocky; about 4 percent gravel; few

thin porous gray (10YR 6/1) coatings on faces of

peds; few thin grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay films

on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

2Btg3—26 to 31 inches; olive (5Y 5/3) clay loam; many

medium faint olive gray (5Y 5/2) iron depletions

and many fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8)

iron concentrations; strong medium and coarse

prismatic structure parting to moderate medium

and coarse angular blocky; about 4 percent gravel;

thin to thick continuous very dark gray (10YR 3/1)

and dark gray (10YR 4/1) clay films on faces of

peds; common black (10YR 2/1) clayey fillings in

root channels; few thin porous coatings on faces

of peds; few dark stains and concretions;

moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw—31 to 40 inches; olive (5Y 5/4) clay loam; many

medium faint olive gray (5Y 5/2) iron depletions

and many medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR

5/8) iron concentrations; moderate coarse

prismatic structure; about 4 percent gravel;

medium and thick continuous very dark gray

(10YR 3/1) and dark gray (10YR 4/1) clay films on

faces of peds; common black (10YR 2/1) clayey

fillings in root channels; few dark stains and

concretions; moderately acid; clear wavy

boundary.

2Bk—40 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

many medium faint light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

and common fine distinct olive yellow (2.5Y 6/8)

iron concentrations; massive with a few oblique

partings; about 4 percent gravel; few black (10YR

2/1) clayey fillings in root channels in the upper

part; few soft gray (5Y 6/1) calcium carbonate

accumulations; few dark stains; violent

effervescence; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 48 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 10 percent gravel

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1

Texture—silt loam

E horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2
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Texture—loam, silt loam, clay loam, sandy clay

loam, or fine sandy loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—loam or clay loam

2Btg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—clay loam or loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

2Bk horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam

1363—Dundas silt loam, moderately

coarse substratum, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Dundas and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hayden and similar soils

• Le Sueur, moderately coarse substratum, and

similar soils

• Cordova and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Epsom Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—

moderately slow

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Epiaquolls

Typical Pedon

Epsom silty clay loam (fig. 7), 0 to 2 percent slopes,

frequently flooded, 2,460 feet south and 1,960 feet

west of the northeast corner of sec. 15, T. 109 N., R.

19 W.

A1—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate fine granular structure;

very friable; neutral; clear smooth boundary.

A2—8 to 16 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; common fine

prominent strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron

concentrations; moderate fine granular structure;

friable; neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

A3—16 to 30 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty

clay loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; common fine

prominent strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron

concentrations; moderate medium granular

structure; friable; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

Bg1—30 to 36 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; common fine prominent strong

brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; friable; neutral; clear

wavy boundary.

2Bg2—36 to 42 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)

silt loam; common medium distinct light yellowish

brown (2.5Y 6/4) iron concentrations; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; friable; slightly

alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
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2Bg3—42 to 60 inches; light gray (2.5Y 7/2) silt loam;

many medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR

5/6) iron concentrations; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; firm; slightly alkaline; gradual

wavy boundary.

3Cd—60 to 80 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)

loam; common medium prominent strong brown

(7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations; massive; firm;

about 2 percent gravel; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline; about 2 percent gravel.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 40 to 80 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 36 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent in the

alluvium and loess; 2 to 15 percent gravel in the till

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 3

Texture—silty clay loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, 5Y, or neutral

Value—2 to 6

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silt loam, silty clay loam, or loam

2Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y

Value—3 to 7

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—silt loam, loam, or clay loam

3Cd horizon:

Hue—7.5YR, 10YR, 2.5Y, 5Y, or neutral

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—1 to 4

Texture—loam, silt loam, or silty clay loam

761—Epsom silty clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes, frequently flooded

Composition

Epsom and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: Frequent

Water table: 1.0 foot above to 0.5 foot below the

surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.9 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Nerwoods and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Estherville Series

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately rapid; lower

part—rapid or very rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Glacial outwash

Slope range: 0 to 12 percent

Taxonomic classification: Sandy, mixed, mesic Typic

Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Estherville sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 500 feet

south and 500 feet west of the northeast corner of sec.

25, T. 110 N., R. 21 W.

A1—0 to 14 inches; black (10YR 2/1) sandy loam,

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

granular; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A2—14 to 19 inches; black (10YR 2/1) sandy loam,

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine subangular blocky; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw1—19 to 27 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

3/4) loamy coarse sand; weak medium subangular

blocky structure; about 4 percent gravel; neutral;

gradual wavy boundary.

2Bw2—27 to 39 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) sand; weak

medium subangular blocky structure; about 10

percent gravel; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

2C1—39 to 48 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)
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coarse sand; single grain; about 13 percent gravel;

slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

2C2—48 to 63 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) very

gravelly coarse sand; single grain; about 45

percent gravel; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

2C3—63 to 80 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) very

gravelly coarse sand; single grain; about 40

percent gravel; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 15 to 40 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 20 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 10 percent gravel in

the upper part; 3 to 45 percent gravel in the lower

part

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loamy coarse sand, loamy sand, coarse

sandy loam, or sandy loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—coarse sand, gravelly coarse sand,

gravelly loamy coarse sand, or sand

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—coarse sand, sand, loamy coarse sand,

gravelly coarse sand, very gravelly coarse

sand, gravelly loamy coarse sand, very gravelly

loamy coarse sand, gravelly coarse sandy

loam, or very gravelly coarse sandy loam

41A—Estherville sandy loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Estherville and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 5.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kato and similar soils

• Biscay and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

41B—Estherville sandy loam, 2 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Estherville and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None
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Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kato and similar soils

• Biscay and similar soils

• Storden and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Eyota Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Structural benches

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Slope range: 12 to 35 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Eyota fine sandy loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, 1,150

feet north and 2,450 feet east of the southwest corner

of sec. 1, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

A1—0 to 12 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak medium granular structure parting to

weak fine granular; neutral; gradual smooth

boundary.

A2—12 to 23 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak medium subangular blocky structure

parting to weak fine granular; slightly acid; gradual

smooth boundary.

A3—23 to 35 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak medium subangular blocky structure

parting to weak fine subangular blocky; slightly

acid; gradual smooth boundary.

2Bw1—35 to 43 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual

smooth boundary.

2Bw2—43 to 48 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual

smooth boundary.

3C—48 to 80 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

loamy fine sand; single grain; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 36 inches

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—fine sandy loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam or silt loam

3C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—4 to 6

Texture—loamy fine sand, fine sand, sandy loam,

or fine sandy loam

484D—Eyota fine sandy loam, 12 to 18

percent slopes

Composition

Eyota and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Fine sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.1 inches
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Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lindstrom and similar soils

• Racine and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Faxon Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Strath terraces

Parent material: Limestone residuum

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Faxon clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 1,800 feet

north and 460 feet east of the southwest corner of sec.

14, T. 111 N., R. 20 W.

A1—0 to 10 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

friable; about 1 percent gravel; very slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

A2—10 to 15 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) loam,

dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; friable; about 1 percent gravel;

slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

Bg1—15 to 20 inches; dark gray (10YR 4/1) loam;

many fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

friable; about 2 percent gravel; slightly alkaline;

clear wavy boundary.

Bg2—20 to 26 inches; gray (5Y 5/1) fine sandy loam;

many coarse prominent light olive brown (2.5Y

5/4) iron concentrations; weak medium prismatic

structure; friable; about 2 percent gravel; slightly

alkaline; abrupt wavy boundary.

Bg3—26 to 34 inches; greenish gray (5GY 5/1) loam;

many coarse prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8)

iron concentrations; slightly alkaline; few lime

pebbles; about 5 percent gravel; abrupt smooth

boundary.

2R—34 inches; hard limestone bedrock.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 10 to 30 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 18 inches

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—clay loam or loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, 5Y, or gleyed

Value—3 to 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam, loam, or fine sandy loam

408—Faxon clay loam, 0 to 1 percent

slopes

Composition

Faxon and similar soils: About 95 percent

Inclusions: About 5 percent

Setting

Landform: Strath terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.2 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.
58 Soil Survey of

Inclusions

• Estherville and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Garwin Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Loess

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic

Haplaquolls

Typical Pedon

Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 400 feet north

and 2,300 feet east of the southwest corner of sec. 5,

T. 109 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular

structure; moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

A—8 to 15 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate fine angular blocky

structure parting to moderate very fine granular;

moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bg1—15 to 22 inches; dark gray (10YR 4/1) silty clay

loam; moderate fine subangular blocky structure;

slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bg2—22 to 40 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) silt

loam; many medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y 4/4)

iron concentrations; weak medium subangular

blocky structure; slightly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

Cg—40 to 80 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) silt

loam; many coarse prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; massive; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 55 to more than 80 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: Typically none throughout

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y, 5Y, or 10YR

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam or very fine sandy loam

176—Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Garwin and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes and toeslopes

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1 to 2 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.4 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Epsom and similar soils

• Nerwoods and similar soils

• Maxcreek and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
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Glencoe Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent

slopes, 700 feet south and 660 feet east of the

northwest corner of sec. 26, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak medium granular structure;

neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A1—7 to 12 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

A2—12 to 20 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay

loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; neutral; gradual wavy

boundary.

ABg—20 to 27 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay

loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

Bg—27 to 36 inches; gray (5Y 5/1) clay loam; many

fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

Cg—36 to 80 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

many fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; massive; about 4 percent gravel;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 35 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 46 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 5 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 8 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—clay loam

ABg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—1

Texture—clay loam or loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—5Y or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam or loam

Cg horizon:

Hue—5Y or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2

Texture—clay loam or loam

114—Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0

to 1 percent slopes

Composition

Glencoe and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: None

Water table: 1.0 foot above to 0.5 foot below the

surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.0 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hamel and similar soils

• Klossner, overwash, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
60 Soil Survey of

Hamel Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Argiaquolls

Typical Pedon

Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 200 feet north and

1,650 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 1, T.

111 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 6 inches; black (10YR 2/1) loam, very dark

brown (10YR 2/2) dry; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine granular;

slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

A1—6 to 11 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) loam,

dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

A2—11 to 17 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) loam,

dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

A3—17 to 21 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) loam,

dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; abrupt wavy

boundary.

Btg1—21 to 26 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty

clay loam; moderate coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate medium subangular

blocky; many distinct grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; very many

black (N 2/0) organic coatings on faces of peds

and in pores; about 1 percent gravel; neutral;

gradual wavy boundary.

Btg2—26 to 51 inches; dark gray (10YR 4/1) silty clay

loam; moderate coarse prismatic structure parting

to moderate medium subangular blocky; very

many distinct grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay films

on faces of peds and in pores; many black (N 2/0)

organic coatings on faces of peds and in pores;

about 2 percent gravel; neutral; gradual wavy

boundary.

Cg—51 to 80 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; moderate coarse prismatic

structure parting to moderate fine and medium

subangular blocky; very many distinct grayish

brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay films on faces of peds and in

pores; common black (N 2/0) organic coatings in

channels; about 2 percent gravel; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 14 to 23 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 5 percent gravel

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam, clay loam, or loam

Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4

Chroma—2

Texture—clay loam, loam, or silty clay loam

414—Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes

Composition

Hamel and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.3 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 61

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Lester and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Hawick Series

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Permeability: Rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Glacial outwash

Slope range: 2 to 25 percent

Taxonomic classification: Sandy, mixed, mesic Entic

Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Hawick sandy loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes, 400 feet

north and 2,440 feet east of the southwest corner of

sec. 29, T. 109 N., R. 20 W.

A—0 to 9 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) sandy

loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak

fine granular structure; about 7 percent gravel;

slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

AC—9 to 16 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) very gravelly loamy coarse sand, grayish

brown (10YR 5/2) dry; weak fine granular

structure; about 30 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

C—16 to 80 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) gravelly coarse

sand; single grain; about 25 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 0 to 30 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 16 inches

Content of rock fragments: 5 to 35 percent gravel

throughout

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam

AC horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—very gravelly loamy coarse sand, loamy

coarse sand, loamy sand, sand, gravelly sand,

gravelly loamy coarse sand, or gravelly loamy

sand

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—gravelly coarse sand, coarse sand, or

sand

611D—Hawick sandy loam, 12 to 25

percent slopes

Composition

Hawick and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 25 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Lowlein and similar soils

• Wadena and similar soils
62 Soil Survey of

875B—Hawick-Estherville complex, 2 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Hawick and similar soils: About 55 percent

Estherville and similar soils: About 35 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Hawick

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Estherville

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 4.7 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Angus and similar soils

• Lowlein and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

875C—Hawick-Estherville complex, 6 to

12 percent slopes

Composition

Hawick and similar soils: About 60 percent

Estherville and similar soils: About 25 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Hawick

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Estherville

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.6 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Lowlein and similar soils

• Dickinson and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
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Hayden Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines, outwash plains, and terraces

Parent material: Till or glacial outwash and till

Slope range: 2 to 25 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Hayden loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded, 400 feet

south and 700 feet east of the northwest corner of sec.

12, T. 110 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

loam, light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) dry; weak

medium granular structure parting to weak fine

granular; about 2 percent gravel; neutral; clear

smooth boundary.

Bt1—7 to 13 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; common prominent very dark grayish

brown (10YR 3/2) clay films on faces of peds and

in pores; about 2 percent gravel; moderately acid;

clear smooth boundary.

Bt2—13 to 20 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; many

prominent dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; about 2

percent gravel; strongly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

Bt3—20 to 32 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam; few

fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; moderate coarse subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate medium

subangular blocky; common distinct dark grayish

brown (10YR 4/2) clay films on faces of peds and

in pores; about 3 percent gravel; strongly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bk1—32 to 60 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3)

loam; common fine prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; weak coarse

subangular blocky structure parting to weak

medium subangular blocky; many white (10YR

8/1) soft accumulations of calcium carbonate on

faces of peds and in pores; common black (10YR

2/1) manganese concentrations in pores; violently

effervescent; about 4 percent gravel; moderately

alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

Bk2—60 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3)

loam; few fine prominent yellowish brown (10YR

5/6) iron concentrations; weak coarse subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; disseminated lime; few black (10YR 2/1)

manganese concentrations in pores; violently

effervescent; about 3 percent gravel; moderately

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 24 to 54 inches

Thickness of the ochric epipedon: 2 to 8 inches

Content of rock fragments: 2 to 8 percent gravel

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 5

Texture—clay loam, loam, or sandy clay loam

Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—loam or sandy clay loam

104B—Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Hayden and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,
64 Soil Survey of

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur, moderately coarse substratum, and

similar soils

• Dundas, moderately coarse substratum, and similar

soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

104C2—Hayden loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes, eroded

Composition

Hayden and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.3 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur, moderately coarse substratum, and

similar soils

• Dundas, moderately coarse substratum, and similar

soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

104D2—Hayden loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded

Composition

Hayden and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur, moderately coarse substratum, and

similar soils

• Dundas, moderately coarse substratum, and similar

soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
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104E—Hayden loam, 18 to 25 percent

slopes

Composition

Hayden and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 18 to 25 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.3 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur, moderately coarse substratum, and

similar soils

• Dundas, moderately coarse substratum, and similar

soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Houghton Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately rapid

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Parent material: Organic materials

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Euic, mesic Typic

Medisaprists

Typical Pedon

Houghton muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

1,900 feet south and 2,600 feet east of the northwest

corner of sec. 32, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

Oa1—0 to 8 inches; black (10YR 2/1) muck; very weak

thin platy structure; nonsticky; about 50 percent

fiber, 10 percent after rubbing; strongly acid;

abrupt smooth boundary.

Oa2—8 to 15 inches; black (N 2/0) muck; very weak

coarse subangular blocky structure parting to very

weak thin platy; slightly sticky; about 25 percent

fiber, 5 percent after rubbing; strongly acid;

gradual smooth boundary.

Oa3—15 to 24 inches; black (N 2/0) muck; very weak

coarse subangular blocky structure parting to very

weak medium subangular blocky; slightly sticky;

about 5 percent fiber, a trace after rubbing;

strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Oa4—24 to 32 inches; black (N 2/0) muck; massive;

slightly sticky; about 2 percent fiber, a trace after

rubbing; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Oa5—32 to 36 inches; black (N 2/0) muck; massive;

slightly sticky; a trace fiber; strongly acid; gradual

wavy boundary.

Oa6—36 to 66 inches; black (N 2/0) muck; massive;

slightly sticky; a trace fiber; strongly acid; gradual

wavy boundary.

A—66 to 75 inches; black (N 2/0) mucky loam; weak

coarse subangular blocky structure; sticky; slightly

acid; clear smooth boundary.

C—75 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

massive; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the histic epipedon: More than 51 inches

Content of rock fragments: None

Oa horizon:

Hue—10YR, 7.5YR, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 3

Texture—muck

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 3

Texture—loam, clay loam, mucky loam, or mucky

clay loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y
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Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

523—Houghton muck, depressional, 0 to

1 percent slopes

Composition

Houghton and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials

Flooding: None

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 24.0 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Muskego and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1058—Houghton and Muskego soils,

ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes

Composition

Houghton and similar soils: Variable

Muskego and similar soils: Variable

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Houghton

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials

Flooding: None

Water table: 2.0 feet above to 0.5 foot below the

surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 24.0 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

Muskego

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and

coprogenous earth

Flooding: None

Water table: 3 feet above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 19.3 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Cordova and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

Kasson Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines
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Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Aquollic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 2,600 feet

north and 50 feet east of the southwest corner of sec.

22, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

silt loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry; moderate

very fine granular structure; moderately acid;

abrupt wavy boundary.

Bt1—9 to 13 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) silt loam; weak

fine subangular blocky structure; moderately acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bt2—13 to 20 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; common medium faint grayish brown (10YR

5/2) iron depletions; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; few brown (10YR 4/3) clay films

on faces of peds; common light brownish gray

(10YR 6/2) silt coatings on faces of peds;

moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bt3—20 to 25 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common medium faint yellowish brown

(10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; weak very fine

subangular blocky structure; few brown (10YR 4/3)

clay films on faces of peds and in pores; many

light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt coatings on

faces of peds; about 10 percent gravel; moderately

acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt4—25 to 30 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; many coarse faint grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

iron depletions; moderate fine prismatic structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky;

common dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; common

white (10YR 8/2) silt coatings on faces of peds;

about 5 percent gravel; moderately acid; gradual

wavy boundary.

2Bt5—30 to 42 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

loam; many coarse distinct grayish brown (10YR

5/2) iron depletions; strong medium prismatic

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; many dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4) and

dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) clay films on faces of

peds; common white (10YR 8/2) silt coatings on

faces of peds; about 3 percent gravel; moderately

acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt6—42 to 66 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

loam; few medium distinct grayish brown (10YR

5/2) iron depletions; moderate medium prismatic

structure; many dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

and dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) clay films on faces of

peds and in pores; about 3 percent gravel;

moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt7—66 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; few medium distinct grayish brown (10YR

5/2) iron depletions; moderate medium prismatic

structure; few dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) clay films on

faces of peds; about 3 percent gravel; moderately

acid.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 38 to more than 80 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 6 to 10 inches

Content of rock fragments: Typically none in the upper

part; 2 to 12 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam, silt loam, or silty clay loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—5

Chroma—4 to 6

Texture—loam or sandy clay loam

24—Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes

Composition

Kasson and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2 to 3 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.7 inches
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Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Maxfield and similar soils

• Sargeant and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Kato Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty over sandy or

sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic Typic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 1,050 feet

south and 1,000 feet east of the northwest corner of

sec. 32, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine granular; strongly acid; clear smooth

boundary.

A—8 to 14 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty clay

loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

granular; strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary.

AB—14 to 19 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) silty clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

dry; common fine faint dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

granular; moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bg—19 to 29 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

silty clay loam; many fine distinct dark yellowish

brown (10YR 4/6) and light brownish gray (10YR

6/2) iron depletions; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

2Cg1—29 to 35 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) very

gravelly coarse sand; single grain; about 35

percent gravel; about 2 percent cobbles; neutral;

abrupt wavy boundary.

2Cg2—35 to 44 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) sand;

common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR

5/4) iron concentrations; single grain; about 4

percent gravel; neutral; abrupt wavy boundary.

2Cg3—44 to 80 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) very

gravelly coarse sand; single grain; strongly

effervescent; about 30 percent gravel; about 10

percent cobbles; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 42 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 13 to 20 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent in the upper

part; 3 to 45 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silty clay loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam, silty clay loam, or loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam, silt loam, or clay loam

2Cg horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 7

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—sand, coarse sand, gravelly coarse

sand, gravelly sand, or very gravelly coarse

sand

208—Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent

slopes

Composition

Kato and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Microlows
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Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.0 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 7.3 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Waukegan and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Talcot and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Kenyon Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludolls

Taxadjunct features: The Kenyon soils in this survey

area have a water table perched at a depth of 2.5

to 3.5 feet. These soils are classified as fineloamy, mixed, mesic Oxyaquic Hapludolls.

Typical Pedon

Kenyon silt loam (fig. 8), moderately wet, 0 to 3

percent slopes, 1,750 feet south and 75 feet west of

the northeast corner of sec. 15, T. 109 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; moderate fine and

medium granular structure; slightly acid; abrupt

smooth boundary.

BA—10 to 14 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) silt loam;

moderate very fine subangular blocky structure;

many very dark gray (10YR 3/1) organic coatings

on faces of peds; common black (10YR 2/1)

wormcasts; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.

2Bt1—14 to 17 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; many distinct brown (10YR 4/3) clay films

on faces of peds; few black (10YR 2/1) wormcasts;

2 percent gravel; strongly acid; clear smooth

boundary.

2Bt2—17 to 25 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; moderate medium angular blocky

structure parting to moderate fine angular blocky;

many distinct dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

clay films on faces of peds; few black (10YR 2/1)

wormcasts; about 4 percent gravel; about 2

percent cobbles; strongly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

2Bt3—25 to 31 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; few medium prominent grayish brown

(2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; strong medium angular

blocky structure parting to strong fine angular

blocky; many prominent dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) clay films on faces of peds; very few yellowish

red (5YR 5/8) soft concentrations in ped interiors;

about 6 percent gravel; about 1 percent cobbles;

strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bk1—31 to 37 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; few medium prominent grayish brown

(2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; moderate medium

prismatic structure parting to moderate medium

subangular blocky; many brown (10YR 5/3) clay

films on faces of peds; few pale yellow (2.5Y 7/3)

calcium carbonate concentrations in ped interiors;

very few yellowish red (5YR 5/8) concentrations in

ped interiors; slightly effervescent; about 6 percent

gravel; 1 percent cobbles; slightly alkaline; gradual

wavy boundary.

2Bk2—37 to 55 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; many medium prominent grayish brown

(2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; moderate coarse

prismatic structure parting to weak coarse

subangular blocky; many light brownish gray (2.5Y

6/2) calcium carbonate concentrations on faces of

peds; many pale yellow (2.5Y 7/3) calcium

carbonate concentrations in ped interiors; strongly

effervescent; about 6 percent gravel; about 1

percent cobbles; moderately alkaline; gradual

wavy boundary.
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2Bk3—55 to 69 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; few coarse prominent grayish brown (2.5Y

5/2) iron depletions; weak coarse prismatic

structure parting to weak coarse subangular

blocky; many light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)

calcium carbonate concentrations on faces of

peds; few pale yellow (2.5Y 7/3) calcium

carbonate concentrations in ped interiors; strongly

effervescent; about 6 percent gravel; about 1

percent cobbles; moderately alkaline; gradual

wavy boundary.

2BCk—69 to 80 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) loam; many coarse prominent strong brown

(7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations; moderate coarse

angular blocky structure; very many light brownish

gray (2.5Y 6/2) calcium carbonate concentrations

on faces of peds; slightly effervescent; about 6

percent gravel; about 1 percent cobbles;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 16 inches

Content of rock fragments: Commonly none in the

upper part but may range to 2 percent gravel; 5 to

15 percent gravel and cobbles in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

BA horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—silt loam or loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—clay loam or loam

2Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

2BCk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

1409A—Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet,

0 to 3 percent slopes

Composition

Kenyon and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1409B—Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet,

3 to 6 percent slopes

Composition

Kenyon and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits
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Slope range: 3 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Kilkenny Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 2 to 35 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded,

800 feet north and 300 feet east of the southwest

corner of sec. 19, T. 111 N., R. 23 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) clay

loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak

fine granular structure; about 1 percent gravel;

slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

Bt1—9 to 19 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) silty clay loam;

thin discontinuous very dark brown (10YR 2/2)

clay films on faces of peds; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure parting to moderate

fine subangular blocky; about 2 percent gravel;

slightly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bt2—19 to 38 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam; thin

continuous very dark brown (10YR 2/2) clay films

on faces of peds and few dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/4) clay films in ped interiors; moderate

medium prismatic structure parting to moderate

medium subangular blocky; about 4 percent

gravel; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bt3—38 to 53 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam; few

fine distinct dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) iron

concentrations; thin discontinuous very dark

brown (10YR 2/2) and olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) clay

films on faces of peds; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; about 5 percent gravel; very

strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary.

2C—53 to 60 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/4) loam; few

fine distinct dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) iron

concentrations; very thin discontinuous dark

brown (10YR 3/3) clay films in root channels;

massive; about 8 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 45 to 75 inches

Content of rock fragments: None in the upper 12

inches; 2 to 10 percent gravel in the rest of the

profile

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam or loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, clay, or silty

clay

2C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 to 8

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—clay loam or loam

238B—Kilkenny loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent
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Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

238C2—Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

238D2—Kilkenny clay loam, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 73

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

238E—Kilkenny clay loam, 18 to 25

percent slopes

Composition

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 18 to 25 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

238F—Kilkenny loam, 25 to 35 percent

slopes

Composition

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 25 to 35 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Klinger Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic

Aquic Hapludolls
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Typical Pedon

Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, 950 feet

south and 2,150 feet east of the northwest corner of

sec. 22, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure parting to moderate

fine granular; about 1 percent gravel; slightly acid;

abrupt smooth boundary.

Bt1—10 to 15 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) silty clay

loam; weak medium prismatic structure parting to

moderate fine subangular blocky; common distinct

brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of peds; few

light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt coatings on

faces of peds; about 1 percent gravel; slightly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bt2—15 to 21 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) silty clay

loam; few fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

and few fine faint grayish brown (10YR 5/2) iron

depletions; weak medium prismatic structure

parting to moderate medium subangular blocky;

common distinct brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on

faces of peds; about 1 percent gravel; slightly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

2Bt3—21 to 28 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; common fine prominent yellowish

brown (10YR 5/8) and few fine distinct grayish

brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; moderate

medium prismatic structure parting to moderate

medium subangular blocky; common distinct

brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of peds;

about 10 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

2Bt4—28 to 36 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; few fine prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/8) iron concentrations; moderate medium

prismatic structure parting to moderate medium

angular blocky; common distinct brown (10YR 4/3)

and grayish brown (10YR 5/2) clay films on faces

of peds; about 5 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

wavy boundary.

2Bt5—36 to 43 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; common fine prominent yellowish

brown (10YR 5/8) and few fine distinct grayish

brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; moderate coarse

prismatic structure parting to weak medium

subangular blocky; common distinct dark grayish

brown (10YR 4/2) clay films on faces of peds;

common very dark brown (10YR 2/2) organic

stains on faces of peds and in pores; about 5

percent gravel; slightly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

2Btk—43 to 66 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; few medium prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/8) iron concentrations; moderate coarse

prismatic structure parting to weak coarse angular

blocky; few faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; common very

pale brown (10YR 7/3) calcium carbonate

accumulations; slightly effervescent; about 9

percent gravel; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

2BCk—66 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; many medium prominent yellowish

brown (10YR 5/8) and few fine distinct grayish

brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; weak coarse

prismatic structure parting to moderate coarse

angular blocky; few very pale brown (10YR 7/3)

calcium carbonate threads; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 42 to 65 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 16 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 2 percent in the upper

part; 1 to 15 percent in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silty clay loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—clay loam or silty clay loam

2Btk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, or loam

2BCk horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—clay loam or loam
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213B—Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4

percent slopes

Composition

Klinger and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2 to 4 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.1 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Klossner Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately slow to

moderately rapid; lower part—moderate or

moderately slow

Landform: Depressions on moraines; flats and swales

on flood plains; fens

Parent material: Organic materials and till or organic

materials and alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

Terric Medisaprists

Typical Pedon

Klossner mucky silty clay loam, overwash, 0 to 1

percent slopes, 1,700 feet north and 500 feet east of

the southwest corner of sec. 3, T. 110 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) mucky

silty clay loam, gray (10YR 5/1) dry; many fine

prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak medium granular structure

parting to weak fine granular; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

Oa—7 to 44 inches; black (N 2/0) muck, black (10YR

2/1) dry; many fine prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/8) iron concentrations; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; about 10 percent fiber, less

than 5 percent after rubbing; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

A—44 to 58 inches; black (N 2/0) mucky silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; common medium

prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; very weak coarse subangular

blocky structure; about 1 percent gravel; slightly

acid; clear smooth boundary.

Cg—58 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) silt

loam; many fine and medium prominent strong

brown (7.5YR 5/6) iron concentrations in the form

of oxidized rhizospheres; massive; about 2 percent

gravel; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—mucky silty clay loam

Oa horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—muck or mucky peat

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—mucky silt loam, mucky loam, or mucky

clay loam, silt loam, loam, or clay loam

Content of rock fragments—1 to 5 percent

Cg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y
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Value—4 to 7

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam, silt loam, silty clay loam, or clay

loam

Content of rock fragments—2 to 10 percent

528B—Klossner muck, seep land, 1 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Klossner and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Fens

Slope range: 1 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and till

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 15.6 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Houghton and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

764—Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent

slopes, flooded

Composition

Klossner and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and

alluvium

Flooding: Frequent

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 21.6 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Rushriver and similar soils

• Medo and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

1080—Klossner, Okoboji, and Glencoe

soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes

Composition

Klossner and similar soils: Variable

Okoboji and similar soils: Variable

Glencoe and similar soils: Variable

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Klossner

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained
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Dominant parent material: Organic materials and till

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 3 feet above the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 19.6 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

Okoboji

Surface layer texture: Mucky silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: None

Water table: 3 feet above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.1 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

Glencoe

Surface layer texture: Mucky loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 3 feet above the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.9 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Cordova and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

1501—Klossner mucky silty clay loam,

overwash, 0 to 1 percent slopes

Composition

Klossner and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Mucky silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and till

Flooding: None

Water table: 1.0 foot above to 0.5 foot below the

surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 20.7 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Glencoe and similar soils

• Houghton and similar soils

• Muskego and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Lerdal Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 2 to 12 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Vertic Epiaqualfs

Typical Pedon

Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, 1,825 feet

south and 525 feet west of the northeast corner of sec.

5, T. 110 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, gray

(10YR 5/1) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine granular; about 1
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percent gravel, mostly shale; slightly acid; abrupt

smooth boundary.

E—8 to 12 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) clay

loam, gray (10YR 6/1) dry; few medium faint dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/4) iron concentrations;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; about

1 percent gravel, mostly shale; moderately acid;

gradual smooth boundary.

Bt—12 to 24 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

silty clay loam; common fine distinct yellowish

brown (10YR 5/6) and common fine faint very dark

grayish brown (10YR 3/2) iron depletions;

moderate coarse subangular blocky structure

parting to strong medium angular blocky; common

prominent black (10YR 2/1) clay films on faces of

peds; about 1 percent gravel, mostly shale; slightly

acid; gradual smooth boundary.

Btg—24 to 41 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; common medium distinct olive

brown (2.5Y 5/4) and common fine distinct very

dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) iron depletions;

strong coarse angular blocky structure parting to

strong medium angular blocky; common prominent

black (10YR 2/1) clay films on faces of peds;

about 2 percent gravel, mostly shale; slightly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

Bk—41 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3) clay

loam; many medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/6)

iron concentrations; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; many white (2.5Y 8/0) nodules

of calcium carbonate; violently effervescent; about

3 percent gravel, mostly shale; strongly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 32 to 65 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 6 to 9 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 8 percent gravel

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam

E horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2

Texture—clay loam, loam, silty clay loam, or silt

loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam, clay loam, silty clay, or

clay

Btg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—silty clay loam, clay loam, silty clay, or

clay

Bk horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—clay loam, loam, silty clay loam, or silty

clay

138B—Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Lerdal and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Kilkenny and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 79

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

138C—Lerdal clay loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes

Composition

Lerdal and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Kilkenny and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Lester Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 6 to 35 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Mollic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Lester loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded, 1,000

feet north and 2,350 feet west of the southeast corner

of sec. 32, T. 112 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 6 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak

fine granular structure; about 1 percent gravel;

neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

Bt1—6 to 11 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam;

moderate coarse subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; many

distinct very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) clay

films on faces of peds; about 3 percent gravel;

moderately acid; gradual smooth boundary.

Bt2—11 to 24 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam;

moderate coarse subangular blocky structure;

many prominent very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) clay films on faces of peds and in pores;

about 5 percent gravel; moderately acid; gradual

smooth boundary.

Bt3—24 to 41 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam;

moderate coarse angular blocky structure parting

to moderate fine subangular blocky; many dark

grayish brown (10YR 4/2) clay films on faces of

peds and in pores; about 7 percent gravel; slightly

acid; clear smooth boundary.

Bk1—41 to 49 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

many fine and medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y

5/6) and few fine distinct gray (10YR 6/1) iron

depletions; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

strongly effervescent; few white (10YR 8/1) calcium

carbonate concentrations in pores; about 5 percent

gravel; slightly alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

Bk2—49 to 80 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)

loam; many fine and medium distinct olive brown

(2.5Y 5/6) iron concentrations; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; many soft accumulations of

calcium carbonate on faces of peds and in pores;

violently effervescent; 3 percent gravel;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 20 to 37 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 4 to 9 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 8 percent gravel

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3
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Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

106C2—Lester loam, 6 to 12 percent

slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.3 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

• Angus and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

106D2—Lester loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

106E—Lester loam, 18 to 25 percent

slopes

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes
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Slope range: 18 to 25 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

783C2—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 50 percent

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 40 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.1 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Kilkenny

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

783D2—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 50 percent

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 40 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet
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Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Kilkenny

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

783E—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 18 to 25

percent slopes

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 45 percent

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 40 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 18 to 25 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Kilkenny

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

783F—Lester-Kilkenny complex, 25 to 35

percent slopes

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 45 percent

Kilkenny and similar soils: About 40 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 25 to 35 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 83

Figure 7.—Profile of Epsom silty clay loam. The mollic

epipedon extends to a depth of about 65 centimeters (26

inches). The alluvial sediment is in contact with the till at

a depth of about 85 centimeters (33 inches). Depth is

marked in centimeters.

Figure 8.—Profile of Kenyon silt loam. The mollic epipedon

extends to a depth of about 25 centimeters (10 inches).

The glaciolacustrine sediment is in contact with the till at

a depth of about 32 centimeters (13 inches). A stone line

is visible in the upper part of the till contact. Depth is

marked in centimeters.
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Figure 9.—Profile of Merton silt loam. The mollic epipedon extends to a depth of about 38

centimeters (15 inches). The eolian deposits are in contact with the till at a depth of about

58 centimeters (23 inches). Depth is marked in centimeters.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 85

Figure 10.—Profile of Moland silt loam. The plow layer ends

abruptly at a depth of 21 centimeters (8 inches). Stubble

from the previous year’s crop is visible in this layer. The

eolian deposits are in contact with the till at a depth of

about 65 centimeters (26 inches). The composition of the

till is variable, particularly between depths of 100 and 140

centimeters. Depth is marked in centimeters.

Figure 11.—Profile of Nerwoods loam. The mollic epipedon

extends to a depth of about 50 centimeters (20 inches).

The upper sediment is in contact with the till at a depth of

about 115 centimeters (45 inches). Depth is marked in

centimeters.
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Figure 12.—Profile of Racine silt loam. The mollic epipedon extends to a depth of about 18

centimeters (7 inches). The glaciolacustrine sediment is in contact with the till at a depth

of about 60 centimeters (24 inches). White calcium carbonate coatings are visible in the

till (below a depth of 60 centimeters). Depth is marked in centimeters.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 87

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Kilkenny

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Mazaska and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

945C2—Lester-Storden complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 65 percent

Storden and similar soils: About 20 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Lester—shoulders and

summits; Storden—shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Storden

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hamel and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Angus and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

945D2—Lester-Storden complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Lester and similar soils: About 65 percent

Storden and similar soils: About 20 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines
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Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Lester

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

Storden

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.6 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hamel and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Angus and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Le Sueur Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Aquic Argiudolls

Typical Pedon

Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 1,700 feet

south and 300 feet east of the northwest corner of sec.

36, T. 111 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 11 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

weak very fine granular structure; about 1 percent

gravel; neutral; abrupt wavy boundary.

Bt1—11 to 24 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) clay loam;

moderate fine and medium subangular blocky

structure; common distinct dark brown (10YR 4/3)

clay films on faces of peds; about 2 percent gravel;

neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

Bt2—24 to 42 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) clay

loam; common medium distinct grayish brown

(10YR 5/2) iron depletions; moderate fine

prismatic structure parting to moderate fine

angular blocky; many distinct dark brown (10YR

4/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 2 percent

gravel; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

C—42 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loam;

common medium faint grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

iron depletions; massive with moderate coarse

prismatic fragments; about 3 percent gravel;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 36 to 46 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 12 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 8 percent gravel

throughout

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—2

Texture—clay loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam
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239—Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes

Composition

Le Sueur and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 4.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.4 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Angus and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

• Cordova and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1361—Le Sueur loam, moderately coarse

substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes

Composition

Le Sueur and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 4.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.8 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Hayden and similar soils

• Dundas, moderately coarse substratum, and similar

soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Lindstrom Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Slope range: 2 to 12 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, 2,310 feet

south and 2,475 feet west of the northeast corner of

sec. 22, T. 111 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) silt

loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry;

weak very fine granular structure; very friable;

slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

A1—10 to 16 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark brown (10YR 2/2) dry; weak very fine

granular structure; very friable; slightly acid; clear

wavy boundary.

A2—16 to 30 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very
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dark brown (10YR 2/2) dry; weak medium

subangular blocky structure; very friable; few sand

coatings on faces of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw1—30 to 40 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) silt loam; weak medium subangular blocky

structure; very friable; few sand coatings on faces

of peds; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bw2—40 to 60 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) silt loam; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to weak medium subangular

blocky; very friable; few sand coatings on faces of

peds; few fine faint strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; moderately acid; clear wavy

boundary.

C—60 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; massive; very friable; few fine distinct strong

brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron concentrations and few

fine distinct grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron

depletions; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 21 to 33 inches

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—silt loam or loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silt loam or loam

301B—Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Lindstrom and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 13.0 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Terril, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

301C—Lindstrom silt loam, 6 to 12

percent slopes

Composition

Lindstrom and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.6 inches

Organic matter content: High
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A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Terril, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Littleton Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Littleton silt loam, till substratum, 1 to 4 percent

slopes, 910 feet south and 100 feet east of the

northwest corner of sec. 10, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam; weak

fine granular structure; slightly alkaline; abrupt

smooth boundary.

A1—9 to 17 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam;

moderate very fine granular structure; many fine to

large tubular pores; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

A2—17 to 26 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) silt

loam; moderate fine subangular blocky structure;

many fine to large tubular pores; slightly alkaline;

clear wavy boundary.

Bw1—26 to 36 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/3) silt loam;

common medium faint grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

iron depletions; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; common dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

organic coatings on faces of peds; common fine to

large pores; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

Bw2—36 to 66 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)

silt loam; common large prominent yellowish

brown (10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; weak

coarse subangular blocky structure parting to

weak coarse subangular blocky; slightly alkaline;

clear wavy boundary.

2C—66 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common medium faint gray (10YR 5/1) iron

depletions; massive; about 6 percent gravel;

slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: More than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 36 inches

Content of rock fragments: Typically none throughout

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—loam or sandy loam

1413B—Littleton silt loam, till substratum,

1 to 4 percent slopes

Composition

Littleton and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes and toeslopes

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 13.0 inches
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Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lindstrom and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Lowlein Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glacial outwash and till

Slope range: 1 to 5 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, 1,700 feet

north and 1,340 feet west of the southeast corner of

sec. 21, T. 111 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

sandy loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

moderate very fine granular structure; very friable;

about 3 percent gravel; slightly acid; abrupt

smooth boundary.

AB—8 to 13 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

sandy loam; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; very friable; many very dark grayish

brown (10YR 3/2) organic coatings on faces of

peds; about 3 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

Bw1—13 to 24 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

sandy loam; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; very friable; many brown (10YR 4/3)

organic coatings on faces of peds; about 3 percent

gravel; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

Bw2—24 to 36 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loamy sand; weak medium subangular blocky

structure; very friable; about 2 percent gravel;

neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

Bw3—36 to 46 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4),

stratified silt loam and sandy loam; weak medium

subangular blocky structure; very friable; about 2

percent gravel; neutral; clear smooth boundary.

2Bw4—46 to 60 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure;

friable; about 4 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2C—60 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam;

massive; friable; about 4 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loamy

sand, or silt loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, or

silt loam

2C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam, clay loam, silt loam, or silty clay

loam

572—Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent

slopes

Composition

Lowlein and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits
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Slope range: 1 to 5 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 4.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 7.6 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Dickinson and similar soils

• Angus and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Maxcreek Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Flats on moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic

Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 1,140

feet north and 2,540 feet east of the southwest corner

of sec. 34, T. 109 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A—8 to 14 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

AB—14 to 18 inches; very dark gray (2.5Y 3/1) silty clay

loam, gray (2.5Y 5/1) dry; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

Bg1—18 to 26 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) and

olive gray (5Y 4/2) silt loam; common fine distinct olive

brown (2.5Y 5/4) and yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

2Bg2—26 to 36 inches; olive (5Y 4/3) silt loam; few

fine prominent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; about 3 percent gravel; clear

wavy boundary.

2Cg—36 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

many medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR

5/6) iron concentrations and common fine distinct

olive gray (5Y 4/2) iron depletions; massive; about 5

percent gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 26 to 48 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 18 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 8 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silty clay loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—5Y, 2.5Y, or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

2Bg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—silt loam or loam

2Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or sandy clay loam

253—Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1

percent slopes

Composition

Maxcreek and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent
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Setting

Landform: Flats on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1 to 3 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.7 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Epsom and similar soils

• Nerwoods and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Maxfield Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Flats on moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic

Haplaquolls

Typical Pedon

Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 60 feet

north and 20 feet east of the southwest corner of sec.

31, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak fine granular structure;

neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A1—8 to 15 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak fine granular structure;

neutral; clear wavy boundary.

A2—15 to 20 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty

clay loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak fine

granular structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

Bg1—20 to 23 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silt loam; few fine distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/6)

iron concentrations; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

Bg2—23 to 27 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silt loam; few medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y

5/6) iron concentrations; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw—27 to 45 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common fine distinct grayish brown (2.5Y

5/2) iron depletions; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; about 5 percent gravel; neutral; clear

wavy boundary.

2C—45 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common fine distinct grayish brown (2.5Y

5/2) iron depletions and few medium distinct

strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron concentrations;

massive; about 5 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 38 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 8 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silty clay loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—5Y or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—5

Chroma—4 to 8

Texture—loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam
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378—Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Maxfield and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1 to 2 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.5 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Nerwoods and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Mazaska Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Vertic Argiaquolls

Typical Pedon

Mazaska clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 960 feet

south and 1,280 feet east of the northwest corner of

sec. 12, T. 111 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; slightly acid; abrupt smooth

boundary.

A—9 to 15 inches; black (10YR 2/1) clay loam, gray

(10YR 5/1) dry; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; few thin porous coatings on

faces of peds; moderately acid; abrupt smooth

boundary.

Btg1—15 to 22 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; few

thin very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 3/2) clay films

on faces of peds; about 3 percent gravel, mostly

shale; very strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

Btg2—22 to 34 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay;

common fine prominent dark brown (7.5YR 4/4)

iron concentrations; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; common thick very dark gray

(5Y 3/1) and dark gray (5Y 4/1) clay films on faces

of peds; about 8 percent gravel, mostly shale; very

strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

Btg3—34 to 42 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay;

common medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/6)

iron concentrations; moderate fine and medium

prismatic structure parting to moderate fine and

medium subangular blocky; common olive gray

(5Y 4/2 and 5/2) clay films on faces of peds and in

old root channels; about 3 percent gravel, mostly

shale; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

Bk—42 to 80 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

many coarse prominent olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) iron

concentrations; massive; few black (10YR 2/1)

manganese concentrations; few lime pebbles;

about 5 percent gravel; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 22 inches

Content of rock fragments: 2 to 8 percent gravel; 1 to 3

percent cobbles

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silty clay loam or clay loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 5Y, or 2.5Y
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Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, clay, or loam

Bk horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam, clay loam, or silty clay loam

256—Mazaska clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Mazaska and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.1 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Rolfe and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Kilkenny and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1962—Mazaska-Rolfe complex, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Mazaska and similar soils: About 50 percent

Rolfe and similar soils: About 35 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Mazaska—summits; Rolfe—

microlows

Slope range: Mazaska—0 to 2 percent; Rolfe—0 to 1

percent

Component Description

Mazaska

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Water table: At the surface to 1 foot below the surface

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 8.7 inches

Organic matter content: High

Rolfe

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.0 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Cordova and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Okoboji and similar soils
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Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Medo Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately slow to

moderately rapid; lower part—moderately rapid or

rapid

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Parent material: Organic materials and outwash

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

Terric Medisaprists

Typical Pedon

Medo muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

1,075 feet north and 1,225 feet west of the southeast

corner of sec. 24, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

Oa1—0 to 9 inches; black (N 2/0) muck, black (10YR

2/1) dry; very weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to very weak fine granular; about

10 percent fiber, less than 5 percent after rubbing;

neutral; clear smooth boundary.

Oa2—9 to 20 inches; black (N 2/0) muck, black (10YR

2/1) dry; common fine distinct dark brown (7.5YR

3/3) iron concentrations; weak thick platy

structure; about 10 percent fiber, less than 5

percent after rubbing; neutral; clear smooth

boundary.

Oa3—20 to 25 inches; black (N 2/0) muck, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; few fine prominent yellowish

brown (10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; weak thick

platy structure parting to weak medium

subangular blocky; about 5 percent fiber, less than

2 percent after rubbing; neutral; abrupt smooth

boundary.

2A—25 to 31 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; few fine prominent

yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron concentrations;

weak thin platy structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; slightly acid; abrupt smooth

boundary.

2Cg1—31 to 39 inches; dark gray (2.5Y 4/1) silt loam;

common fine and medium distinct yellowish brown

(10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; massive; about 1

percent gravel; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

3Cg2—39 to 45 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

sandy loam; common medium distinct yellowish

brown (10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; single grain;

about 5 percent gravel; slightly alkaline; gradual

wavy boundary.

3Cg3—45 to 80 inches; olive (5Y 5/3) gravelly coarse

sand; single grain; about 17 percent gravel; slightly

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Oa horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—muck

2A horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silt loam, loam, silty clay loam, clay

loam, sandy clay loam, or the mucky analogs of

these textures

2Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam or loam

3Cg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—coarse sandy loam, sandy loam, gravelly

coarse sand, coarse sand, sand, fine sand,

loamy sand, or loamy fine sand

548—Medo muck, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes

Composition

Medo and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and

outwash
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Flooding: None

Water table: 1.0 foot above to 0.5 foot below the

surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 14.3 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Klossner and similar soils

• Rushriver and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Merton Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Aquic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Merton silt loam (fig. 9), 1 to 3 percent slopes, 850 feet

south and 2,175 feet east of the northwest corner of

sec. 25, T. 110 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (N 2/0) silt loam, black (10YR

2/1) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine granular; about 1

percent gravel; slightly acid; abrupt smooth

boundary.

A—8 to 15 inches; black (N 2/0) silt loam, black (10YR

2/1) dry; weak coarse subangular blocky structure

parting to weak medium subangular blocky; about

1 percent gravel; slightly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

Bw1—15 to 23 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silt loam; common fine faint olive brown (2.5Y 4/3)

iron concentrations; weak coarse subangular

blocky structure parting to weak medium

subangular blocky; about 4 percent gravel; slightly

acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bw2—23 to 31 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common fine faint brown (10YR 5/3) iron

concentrations; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to weak medium subangular

blocky; about 10 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

2C1—31 to 55 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; few fine faint yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

iron concentrations; weak very coarse prismatic

structure parting to weak medium subangular

blocky; few light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) lime

masses on faces of peds and in pores; slightly

effervescent; about 7 percent gravel; slightly

alkaline; clear smooth boundary.

2C2—55 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common medium distinct grayish brown

(2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; weak very coarse

prismatic structure parting to moderate medium

subangular blocky; few light yellowish brown

(10YR 6/4) lime masses on faces of peds and in

pores; slightly effervescent; about 5 percent

gravel; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 66 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 18 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 12 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

2C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam
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377—Merton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes

Composition

Merton and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2 to 5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.8 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Moland and similar soils

• Maxcreek and similar soils

• Nerwoods and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Minneiska Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Moderately rapid

Landform: Flood plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed

(calcareous), mesic Mollic Udifluvents

Typical Pedon

Minneiska fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes,

occasionally flooded, 1,350 feet north and 2,100 feet

west of the southeast corner of sec. 1, T. 112 N., R. 26

W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

fine sandy loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry;

weak very fine granular structure; very friable;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; abrupt

smooth boundary.

C1—9 to 20 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) loamy fine

sand and fine sandy loam; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; very friable; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

C2—20 to 60 inches; brown (10YR 4/3), stratified

loamy fine sand and fine sandy loam; massive;

few fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; very friable; few fine snail-shell

fragments in the lower part; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Throughout the profile

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 8 to 18 inches

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—fine sandy loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam, sandy loam, loamy fine sand,

loamy sand, fine sandy loam, or very fine sandy

loam

463A—Minneiska fine sandy loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes, occasionally flooded

Composition

Minneiska and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flood plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium
100 Soil Survey of

Flooding: Occasional

Depth to the water table: 2.5 to 4.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Minneopa and similar soils

• Rushriver and similar soils

• Ankeny and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Minneopa Series

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately rapid; lower

part—rapid or very rapid

Landform: Flood plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Sandy, mixed, mesic Aquic

Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Minneopa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely

flooded, 2,100 feet north and 1,050 feet east of the

southwest corner of sec. 4, T. 109 N., R. 20 W.

A1—0 to 12 inches; black (10YR 2/1) sandy loam,

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; very weak fine

granular structure; neutral; gradual smooth

boundary.

A2—12 to 20 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2)

loamy sand, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; very weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to very weak fine granular;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual

smooth boundary.

C1—20 to 31 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) loamy sand; single grain; strongly

effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual smooth

boundary.

C2—31 to 38 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) loamy sand; single grain; violently

effervescent; about 2 percent gravel; moderately

alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

C3—38 to 47 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) loamy sand; single grain; violently

effervescent; about 3 percent gravel; moderately

alkaline; abrupt smooth boundary.

C4—47 to 80 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

very gravelly loamy sand; single grain; violently

effervescent; about 30 percent gravel; about 10

percent cobbles; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 20 to 40 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 15 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 5 percent gravel in the

upper part; 3 to 45 percent gravel and cobbles in

the lower part

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam or loamy sand

C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—2

Texture—loamy sand or sand or the gravelly

analogs of these textures

17—Minneopa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes, rarely flooded

Composition

Minneopa and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Flood plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium
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Flooding: Rare

Depth to the water table: 3 to 5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 5.7 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Rushriver and similar soils

• Ankeny and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Moland Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Moland silt loam (fig. 10), 1 to 4 percent slopes, 1,240

feet north and 1,280 feet west of the southeast corner

of sec. 26, T. 110 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; friable; slightly acid; abrupt

smooth boundary.

A—10 to 14 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) silt loam,

dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure; friable; common very

dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) organic coatings

on faces of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw1—14 to 20 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam;

weak medium subangular blocky structure parting

to weak fine subangular blocky; friable; common

dark yellowish brown (10YR 3/4) coatings on

faces of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw2—20 to 24 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure;

friable; common dark yellowish brown (10YR 3/4)

coatings on faces of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

2Bw3—24 to 31 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

loam; weak medium prismatic structure; friable;

few thin dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) clay films

on faces of peds; about 4 percent gravel; slightly

acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw4—31 to 45 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

loam; weak medium prismatic structure; friable;

few olive brown (2.5Y 4/3) coatings on faces of

peds; about 4 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

wavy boundary.

2Bw5—45 to 49 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

loam; weak medium prismatic structure; friable;

few grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) coatings on faces of

peds; about 4 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2C—49 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam;

massive; friable; few white segregations of lime;

few fine distinct brown (10YR 5/3) iron

concentrations; about 4 percent gravel; strongly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 36 to 66 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 16 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 8 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—clay loam or loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 5

Texture—loam or sandy clay loam
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376B—Moland silt loam, 1 to 4 percent

slopes

Composition

Moland and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 1 to 4 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Eolian deposits over till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.7 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Merton and similar soils

• Maxcreek and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Muskego Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—slow

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Parent material: Organic materials and coprogenous

earth

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coprogenous, euic, mesic

Limnic Medisaprists

Typical Pedon

Muskego muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

2,000 feet south and 600 feet west of the northeast

corner of sec. 5, T. 110 N., R. 24 W.

Oap—0 to 7 inches; black (10YR 2/1) muck, rubbed

and unrubbed; about 15 percent fiber, 5 percent

rubbed; weak fine angular blocky structure; very

friable; slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.

Oa1—7 to 14 inches; black (10YR 2/1) muck, rubbed

and unrubbed; about 15 percent fiber, 5 percent

rubbed; weak thin and medium platy structure;

very friable; moderately acid; clear smooth

boundary.

Oa2—14 to 23 inches; muck, dark brown (7.5YR 3/2)

unrubbed, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) rubbed;

about 25 percent fiber, 5 to 10 percent rubbed;

moderate medium platy structure; friable;

moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

Oa3—23 to 27 inches; muck, very dark brown (10YR

2/2) unrubbed, black (10YR 2/1) rubbed; about 10

percent fiber, 5 percent rubbed; massive; friable;

moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

C—27 to 80 inches; black (5Y 2.5/2) mucky silt loam

(coprogenous earth); massive; very friable; violent

effervescence; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 0 to 24 inches

Thickness of the histic epipedon: 16 to 51 inches

Content of rock fragments: None

Oa horizon:

Hue—10YR, 7.5YR, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—muck

C horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, 5Y, or neutral

Value—2 to 5

Chroma—0 to 3

Texture—coprogenous earth (mucky silt loam)

525—Muskego muck, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes

Composition

Muskego and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines
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Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Muck

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Organic materials and

coprogenous earth

Flooding: None

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 17.7 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Houghton and similar soils

• Glencoe and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Nerwoods Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—

moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic

Aquic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Nerwoods loam (fig. 11), 2 to 6 percent slopes, 2,150

feet south and 875 feet west of the northeast corner of

sec. 15, T. 109 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 12 inches; black (10YR 2/1) loam, very dark

gray (10YR 3/1) dry; very weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to very weak

fine granular; very friable; neutral; clear smooth

boundary.

2A—12 to 18 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.5Y

3/2) silt loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

common fine faint dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

iron depletions; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine granular; very

friable; neutral; clear smooth boundary.

2Bw1—18 to 24 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silt loam; common fine faint olive brown (2.5Y 4/3)

iron concentrations; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; friable; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw2—24 to 33 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) silt

loam; few fine faint light olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

friable; neutral; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bw3—33 to 44 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) silt

loam; common fine faint light olive brown (2.5Y

5/6) iron concentrations and few fine faint light

brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) iron depletions; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine subangular blocky; friable; neutral;

gradual wavy boundary.

3Bw4—44 to 50 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

silty clay loam; common fine prominent dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations

and few fine distinct grayish green (5G 4/2) iron

depletions; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

firm; about 3 percent gravel; slightly alkaline;

gradual wavy boundary.

3Bw5—50 to 65 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4)

clay loam; common fine prominent olive yellow

(2.5Y 6/8) and few fine prominent strong brown

(7.5YR 5/8) iron concentrations; weak medium

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

subangular blocky; common medium light

brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) concentrations of

calcium carbonate; few medium black (N 2/0)

concretions of manganese; firm; about 3 percent

gravel; strong effervescence; strongly alkaline;

gradual wavy boundary.

3C—65 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) clay

loam; common fine prominent olive yellow (2.5Y

6/8) and few fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR

5/8) iron concentrations; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; common medium light brownish gray (2.5Y

6/2) concentrations of calcium carbonate; few

medium black (N 2/0) concretions of manganese;

firm; about 5 percent gravel; strong effervescence;

strongly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 70 to 85 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 12 to 24 inches
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Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent in the

colluvium and loess; 2 to 12 percent gravel in the

till

Ap horizon:

Hue—2.5Y, 10YR, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 3

Texture—loam, silt loam, or silty clay loam

2A horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silt loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silty clay loam, silt loam, loam, or sandy

loam

3Bw horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, silt loam, or

loam

3C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

757—Nerwoods loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Nerwoods and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes and toeslopes

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.5 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.6 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Epsom and similar soils

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Nicollet Series

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Aquic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 200 feet

north and 1,600 feet east of the southwest corner of

sec. 22, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine granular; slightly

acid; clear smooth boundary.

A1—9 to 14 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay

loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry;

weak medium subangular blocky structure parting

to weak fine granular; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

A2—14 to 20 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay

loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry;

weak medium subangular blocky structure parting

to weak fine subangular blocky; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

Bw—20 to 30 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 4/3) clay loam;

common fine faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron

depletions and few fine distinct dark yellowish
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brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; moderate

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

moderate fine subangular blocky; 1 percent rock

fragments; slightly acid; gradual smooth boundary.

Bg1—30 to 36 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

clay loam; few fine distinct dark grayish brown

(10YR 4/2) iron depletions; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure parting to moderate

fine subangular blocky; 2 percent rock fragments;

slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bg2—36 to 40 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

common medium distinct dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; weak medium

subangular blocky structure; slightly effervescent;

2 percent rock fragments; slightly alkaline; clear

wavy boundary.

C—40 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

common medium prominent dark brown (7.5YR

4/2) iron depletions and common medium distinct

yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron concentrations;

weak coarse subangular blocky structure parting

to weak medium subangular blocky; common

white (10YR 8/1) soft accumulations of calcium

carbonate; strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 45 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—clay loam

Content of rock fragments—none

Bw horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

Content of rock fragments—1 to 5 percent

Bg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loam, clay loam, or silty clay loam

Content of rock fragments—1 to 10 percent

C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

Content of rock fragments—2 to 10 percent

130—Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent

slopes

Composition

Nicollet and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 1 to 3 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 2.0 to 3.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.6 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Webster and similar soils

• Clarion and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Okoboji Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Okoboji silty clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent
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slopes, 2,100 feet north and 1,300 feet west of the

southeast corner of sec. 29, T. 109 N., R. 21 W.

A1—0 to 7 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; moderate very fine

granular structure; slightly alkaline; abrupt wavy

boundary.

A2—7 to 14 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate very fine subangular

blocky structure; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

A3—14 to 24 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate fine prismatic structure

parting to moderate fine angular blocky; slightly

alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

A4—24 to 40 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate very fine granular

structure; slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

Cg1—40 to 60 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) silty clay;

many coarse prominent olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron

concentrations and common medium prominent

greenish gray (5BG 5/1) iron depletions; massive;

slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.

Cg2—60 to 70 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) silty clay;

many medium prominent olive brown (2.5Y 5/6)

iron concentrations; massive; slightly alkaline;

clear wavy boundary.

Cg3—70 to 80 inches; olive gray (5Y 4/2) silty clay

loam; massive; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 48 inches

A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silty clay loam or silty clay

Cg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, 5Y, or neutral

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—silty clay loam or silty clay

134—Okoboji silty clay loam,

depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes

Composition

Okoboji and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Depressions on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: None

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.6 inches

Organic matter content: Very high

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Klossner, overwash, and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1013—Pits, quarry

Composition

Pits: 100 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Component Description

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

1030—Pits, gravel-Udipsamments

complex

Composition

Pits: 45 percent

Udipsamments: 45 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 107

Slope range: Udipsamments—0 to 30 percent

Component Description

Pits

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Udipsamments

Surface layer texture: Sand

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 4.0 inches

Organic matter content: Very low

Inclusions

• Estherville and similar soils

Port Byron Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Upland ridges

Parent material: Loess

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic

Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, 900 feet

north and 120 feet west of the southeast corner of sec.

1, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silt

loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak fine

subangular blocky structure parting to weak fine

granular; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A—10 to 14 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) silt loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

weak fine subangular blocky structure; many fine

and medium pores; very dark gray (10YR 3/1)

coatings on faces of peds; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw1—14 to 23 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) silt loam; moderate fine and medium

subangular blocky structure; many fine and

medium pores; few dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay

films on faces of peds; moderately acid; clear

wavy boundary.

Bw2—23 to 42 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure;

many fine and medium pores; slightly acid; abrupt

wavy boundary.

C1—42 to 46 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; massive; common fine and medium pores;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy

boundary.

C2—46 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) silt

loam; common fine faint grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

iron depletions; strongly effervescent; slightly

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 42 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Content of rock fragments: None

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—4 to 6

Texture—silt loam or very fine sandy loam

285A—Port Byron silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Port Byron and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Upland ridges

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet
108 Soil Survey of

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Garwin and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

285B—Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Port Byron and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Upland ridges

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.9 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Garwin and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Prinsburg Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed

(calcareous), mesic Typic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 700

feet north and 2,450 feet west of the southeast corner

of sec. 14, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 11 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular

structure; friable; violent effervescence;

moderately alkaline; clear smooth boundary.

A—11 to 20 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; weak medium subangular blocky

structure; friable; common snail shells throughout;

violent effervescence; moderately alkaline; clear

wavy boundary.

Bg1—20 to 25 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) silt

loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure

parting to weak fine subangular blocky; friable;

many medium prominent yellowish brown (10YR

5/8) iron concentrations; slightly effervescent;

slightly alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

Bg2—25 to 42 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) silt

loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure;

friable; many medium prominent yellowish brown

(10YR 5/8) iron concentrations; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

2Cg—42 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

massive; friable; many medium prominent

yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) iron concentrations;

strongly effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Throughout the profile
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 109

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 7 to 20 inches

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 or 1

Texture—silty clay loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y, 5Y, or 10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam, loam, silty clay loam, or silt

loam

2Cg horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or 5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—1 to 4

Texture—clay loam, loam, or fine sandy loam

1286—Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Prinsburg and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Microlows

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.4 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Nerwoods and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Racine Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 2 to 18 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Mollic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Racine silt loam (fig. 12), moderately wet, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded, 200 feet north and 40 feet

west of the southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 109 N., R. 19

W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

silt loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry; weak fine

granular structure; friable; about 5 percent gravel;

slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.

Bt1—7 to 12 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

clay loam; moderate fine subangular blocky

structure; friable; common brown (10YR 4/3) clay

films on faces of peds; few distinct very dark

grayish brown (10YR 3/2) clay films on faces of

peds; about 5 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear

wavy boundary.

Bt2—12 to 20 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) clay

loam; moderate fine prismatic structure parting to

moderate fine angular blocky; friable; many brown

(10YR 5/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 5

percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bt3—20 to 30 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

clay loam; strong fine prismatic structure parting to

strong medium angular blocky; firm; many brown

(10YR 5/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 5

percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bt4—30 to 48 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; moderate fine prismatic structure; firm;

many brown (10YR 5/3) clay films on faces of

peds; about 5 percent gravel; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2Bk1—48 to 60 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam; weak

medium prismatic structure; very firm; common

very pale brown (10YR 7/3) calcium carbonate
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coatings on faces of peds; common medium faint

grayish brown (10YR 5/2) iron depletions; about 5

percent gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly

alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bk2—60 to 70 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; weak medium prismatic structure; very firm;

few very pale brown (10YR 7/3) calcium carbonate

coatings on faces of peds; about 5 percent gravel;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

2C—70 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; massive with a few oblique partings;

extremely firm; about 5 percent gravel; slightly

effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 20 to more than 60 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 3 percent gravel in the

upper part; 3 to 10 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, or loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam or loam

2Bk horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam, clay loam, or sandy clay loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—4 to 8

Texture—loam or clay loam

99D2—Racine loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes, eroded

Composition

Racine and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.9 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Nerwoods and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1410B—Racine silt loam, moderately wet,

2 to 6 percent slopes

Composition

Racine and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 111

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kilkenny and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1410C—Racine silt loam, moderately wet,

6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Racine and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.6 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kilkenny and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Renova Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderately slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 2 to 30 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Hapludalfs

Typical Pedon

Renova loam, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes,

275 feet north and 2,090 feet west of the southeast

corner of sec. 9, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

A—0 to 5 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine granular; very friable; moderately acid;

gradual wavy boundary.

E—5 to 10 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam, very pale

brown (10YR 7/3) dry; very weak medium

subangular blocky structure; very friable; strongly

acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bt1—10 to 17 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

loam; strong coarse angular blocky structure

parting to strong medium angular blocky; friable;

many brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of

peds and in pores; few bleached sand grains on

faces of peds; common medium distinct dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations;

about 1 percent gravel; very strongly acid; gradual

wavy boundary.

2Bt2—17 to 25 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) clay loam; strong coarse angular blocky

structure parting to strong medium angular blocky;

firm; many brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of

peds and in pores; few bleached sand grains on

faces of peds; many medium distinct dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations;
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about 3 percent gravel; 2 percent stones; very

strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt3—25 to 34 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; strong coarse subangular blocky structure

parting to strong medium subangular blocky; firm;

many brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on faces of

peds; many medium distinct dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; about 3 percent

gravel; 2 percent stones; very strongly acid;

gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt4—34 to 43 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure; firm; common brown (10YR 4/3) clay

films on faces of peds and in pores; many medium

prominent gray (10YR 6/1) iron depletions and

many medium distinct dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/6) iron concentrations; about 4 percent gravel; 1

percent stones; very strongly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

2Bt5—43 to 54 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; moderate medium subangular blocky

structure; firm; few brown (10YR 4/3) clay films on

faces of peds and in pores; common medium

prominent gray (10YR 5/1) iron depletions and

dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) iron

concentrations; about 3 percent gravel; about 2

percent stones; strongly acid; gradual wavy

boundary.

2BC—54 to 60 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure

parting to weak medium subangular blocky; firm;

many coarse prominent brownish yellow (10YR

6/8) iron concentrations and common medium

distinct gray (10YR 6/1) and light brownish gray

(10YR 6/2) iron depletions; about 3 percent gravel;

strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2C—60 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; massive; friable; many coarse prominent

brownish yellow (10YR 6/8) iron concentrations;

about 2 percent gravel; strongly acid.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 20 to more than 60 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 3 percent gravel in the

upper part; 3 to 10 percent gravel in the lower part

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam

E horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—silt loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or

loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam, clay loam, or sandy clay loam

2BC horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—4 to 8

Texture—loam or clay loam

4D—Renova loam, 12 to 18 percent

slopes

Composition

Renova and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 113

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kasson and similar soils

• Sargeant and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

4E—Renova loam, 18 to 30 percent slopes

Composition

Renova and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes

Slope range: 18 to 30 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 11.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kasson and similar soils

• Sargeant and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1416C—Renova loam, moderately wet, 6

to 12 percent slopes

Composition

Renova and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kasson and similar soils

• Sargeant and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

1437B—Renova silt loam, moderately wet,

2 to 6 percent slopes

Composition

Renova and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent
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Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Ripon Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Structural benches

Parent material: Limestone residuum

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty, mixed, mesic Typic

Argiudolls

Typical Pedon

Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 700 feet north

and 800 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 36, T.

112 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) silt loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

weak coarse subangular blocky structure parting

to weak medium subangular blocky and weak fine

granular; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

BA—10 to 15 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) silt loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry

(A); dark brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam, dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/4) dry (B); weak coarse

subangular blocky structure parting to weak

medium subangular blocky and weak fine

granular; neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

Bt1—15 to 21 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam;

weak coarse subangular blocky structure parting

to weak medium subangular blocky; many distinct

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) clay films on

faces of peds; slightly acid; gradual smooth

boundary.

Bt2—21 to 28 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

silt loam; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

many distinct very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

clay films on faces of peds; slightly acid; clear

smooth boundary.

2Bt3—28 to 32 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) clay loam; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; many distinct very dark grayish

brown (10YR 3/2) clay films on faces of peds;

about 3 percent gravel; neutral; abrupt smooth

boundary.

3R—32 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3), slightly

weathered limestone bedrock.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 21 to 41 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 9 to 14 inches

Content of rock fragments: None in the upper part; 1 to

10 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

BA horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—silt loam

Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—silt loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—clay loam or loam
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 115

529A—Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Ripon and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.7 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Brodale and similar soils

• Boone and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

529B—Ripon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Ripon and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Structural benches

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Moderately deep (20 to 40 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Limestone residuum

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 8.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Copaston and similar soils

• Brodale and similar soils

• Boone and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Rolfe Series

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Permeability: Slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Typic Argialbolls

Typical Pedon

Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

200 feet north and 1,140 feet west of the southeast

corner of sec. 27, T. 111 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silt loam,

gray (10YR 5/1) dry; weak fine granular structure;

slightly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.

E—7 to 12 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) and dark

gray (10YR 4/1) silt loam, gray (10YR 6/1) dry;

weak medium platy structure; strongly acid; abrupt

smooth boundary.

Btg1—12 to 16 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky
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structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; about 2 percent gravel; many thick very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) clay films on faces of peds;

strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.

Btg2—16 to 21 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay;

many fine distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron

concentrations; moderate medium prismatic

structure; about 12 percent gravel; many medium

and thick very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 3/2) clay

films on faces of peds; many very dark gray (10YR

3/1) clay films lining root channels; very strongly

acid; clear wavy boundary.

Btg3—21 to 26 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay;

many fine distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron

concentrations; moderate medium prismatic

structure; about 2 percent gravel; many medium

very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 3/2) clay films on

faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Btg4—26 to 33 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay;

moderate coarse prismatic structure parting to

moderate medium prismatic; about 2 percent

gravel; common very dark grayish brown (2.5Y

3/2) clay films lining root channels; strongly acid;

clear wavy boundary.

2Btg5—33 to 40 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

many fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak coarse prismatic structure;

few black (10YR 2/1) clay films lining root

channels; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Btg6—40 to 54 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

many medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron

concentrations; weak coarse prismatic structure;

about 4 percent gravel; few black (10YR 2/1) clay

films lining root channels; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2Cg—54 to 80 inches; olive gray (5Y 5/2) clay loam;

many medium distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) iron

concentrations; massive; about 4 percent gravel;

slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 45 to more than 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1

Texture—silt loam

E horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—1

Texture—silt loam or loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—5Y, 2.5Y, or 10YR

Value—3 to 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay or clay

2Btg horizon:

Hue—5Y or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—clay loam or loam

2Cg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2

Texture—loam or clay loam

219—Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1

percent slopes

Composition

Rolfe and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Microlows

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Very poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Water table: 1 foot above to 1 foot below the surface

Ponding duration: Very long

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.3 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 117

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• ”Agronomy” section

Rushriver Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderately rapid; lower

part—rapid

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Parent material: Alluvium

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-loamy, mixed

(calcareous), mesic Mollic Fluvaquents

Typical Pedon

Rushriver fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes,

frequently flooded, 1,100 feet north and 1,050 feet

west of the southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 109 N., R. 20

W.

A1—0 to 8 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak

medium granular structure parting to weak fine

granular; slightly effervescent; strongly alkaline;

gradual smooth boundary.

A2—8 to 15 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) fine sandy loam, dark grayish brown (10YR

4/2) dry; common fine distinct and common

medium distinct dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/6)

iron concentrations; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine subangular

blocky; slightly effervescent; strongly alkaline;

gradual smooth boundary.

A3—15 to 23 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) fine

sandy loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

dry; weak medium subangular blocky structure

parting to weak fine subangular blocky; slightly

effervescent; strongly alkaline; gradual smooth

boundary.

A4—23 to 41 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) sandy loam, dark gray (10YR 4/1) dry; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine subangular blocky; strongly

effervescent; about 2 percent gravel; strongly

alkaline; clear smooth boundary.

2C1—41 to 56 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)

loamy sand; common fine distinct dark yellowish

brown (10YR 3/6) iron depletions; single grain;

strongly effervescent; about 2 percent gravel;

strongly alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

2C2—56 to 69 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2)

coarse sand; common fine distinct dark yellowish

brown (10YR 3/6) iron concentrations; single grain;

strongly effervescent; about 5 percent gravel;

about 2 percent cobbles; moderately alkaline;

abrupt smooth boundary.

3C3—69 to 80 inches; dark brown (7.5YR 3/2)

extremely gravelly loamy coarse sand; single

grain; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Throughout the profile

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 5 percent in the upper

part; 2 to 10 percent in the lower part; 15 to 80

percent in the underlying sediment

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—fine sandy loam or sandy loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2

Texture—loamy sand, coarse sand, or loamy

coarse sand

3C horizon:

Hue—7.5YR or 10YR

Value—3 to 6

Chroma—2

Texture—extremely gravelly loamy coarse sand,

gravelly loamy coarse sand, gravelly coarse

sand, or extremely gravelly coarse sand

1360—Rushriver fine sandy loam, 0 to 1

percent slopes, frequently flooded

Composition

Rushriver and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats and swales on flood plains

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Fine sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained
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Dominant parent material: Alluvium

Flooding: Frequent

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 7.4 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Klossner and similar soils

• Medo and similar soils

• Houghton and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

Sargeant Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—slow

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Aeric Glossaqualfs

Typical Pedon

Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 320 feet

north and 1,610 feet west of the southeast corner, sec.

15, T. 110 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2)

silt loam; moderate very fine granular structure;

slightly alkaline; abrupt smooth boundary.

E—7 to 13 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) silt loam;

common large faint yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

iron concentrations; moderate thin and medium

platy structure; common fine pores; slightly acid;

clear irregular boundary.

E/B—13 to 19 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) silt

loam; many large distinct yellowish brown (10YR

5/6) iron concentrations; moderate fine subangular

blocky structure; many fine pores; common light

brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt coatings on faces of

peds; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

B/E—19 to 25 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) silt

loam; many medium distinct yellowish brown

(10YR 5/6) iron concentrations; moderate medium

subangular blocky structure; few dark brown

(10YR 4/3) clay films in ped interiors; many clean

light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt coatings on

faces of peds; common fine pores; moderately

acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bt1—25 to 28 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam; few

medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; weak coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; many fine pores; many clean light gray

(10YR 7/2) silt and sand coatings on faces of

peds; about 10 percent gravel; common distinct

dark brown (7.5YR 3/2) clay films on pores in ped

interiors; about 10 percent gravel; very strongly

acid; clear irregular boundary.

2Bt2—28 to 40 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

loam; common medium faint grayish brown (10YR

5/2) iron depletions; strong medium prismatic

structure parting to moderate fine subangular

blocky; few fine pores; very many clean light gray

(10YR 7/2) sand and silt coatings on faces of

prisms; common distinct dark brown (7.5YR 4/3)

clay films on faces of peds; about 4 percent gravel;

strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bt3—40 to 55 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

sandy clay loam; common medium distinct grayish

brown (10YR 5/2) iron depletions; strong medium

prismatic structure parting to moderate medium

angular blocky; common distinct dark brown

(7.5YR 4/3) clay films on faces of peds; common

clean light gray silt and sand coatings on faces of

peds; about 4 percent gravel; moderately acid;

gradual wavy boundary.

2Bt4—55 to 75 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6)

sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; few distinct dark brown (7.5YR

4/3) clay films on faces of peds; about 4 percent

gravel; moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.

2C—75 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4)

sandy clay loam; weak coarse prismatic structure;

about 4 percent gravel; slightly acid.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 42 to 80 inches

Thickness of the ochric epipedon: 7 to 10 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 2 to 15 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 119

E horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam or silty clay loam

E/B and B/E horizons:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2

Texture—silt loam

2Bt horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—loam or sandy clay loam

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—4 or 5

Texture—loam to sandy clay loam

307—Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Sargeant and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.9 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kasson and similar soils

• Kenyon, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Maxfield and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Shields Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Slow

Landform: Flats on moraines

Parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits and till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

Vertic Epiaqualfs

Typical Pedon

Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 1,350

feet south and 1,525 feet west of the northeast corner

of sec. 14, T. 110 N., R. 22 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silty clay loam,

gray (10YR 5/1) dry; weak medium subangular

blocky structure parting to weak fine granular;

moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

B/E—8 to 11 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) dry (B); dark

grayish brown (10YR 4/2) loam, light gray (10YR

7/2) dry (E); moderate coarse subangular blocky

structure parting to moderate medium subangular

blocky; moderately acid; clear smooth boundary.

Btg1—11 to 22 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay; common fine distinct dark yellowish

brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; strong

coarse angular blocky structure parting to strong

medium angular blocky; many distinct black (10YR

2/1) clay films on faces of peds and in pores;

strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary.

Btg2—22 to 27 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay; common medium distinct dark yellowish

brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; strong

coarse angular blocky structure parting to strong

medium angular blocky; many distinct very dark

brown (10YR 2/2) clay films on faces of peds and

in pores; strongly acid; gradual smooth boundary.
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Btg3—27 to 53 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; many medium distinct dark

yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) iron concentrations;

strong coarse angular blocky structure parting to

strong medium angular blocky; common distinct

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) clay films on

faces of peds and in pores; moderately acid; clear

smooth boundary.

Bk1—53 to 61 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

loam; many medium distinct dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/6) iron concentrations; weak coarse

subangular blocky structure parting to weak

medium subangular blocky; common white (10YR

8/1) calcium carbonate threads; about 2 percent

gravel; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline;

gradual smooth boundary.

Bk2—61 to 80 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

loam; many medium distinct dark yellowish brown

(10YR 4/6) and few medium prominent strong

brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations; weak

coarse subangular blocky structure parting to

weak medium subangular blocky; many white

(10YR 8/1) soft accumulations of calcium

carbonate; about 3 percent gravel; strongly

effervescent; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay loam

B/E horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam or clay loam

Btg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silty clay, silty clay loam, or clay loam

Bk horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—clay loam or silty clay loam

323—Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2

percent slopes

Composition

Shields and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Glaciolacustrine deposits

and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 8.5 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Mazaska and similar soils

• Lerdal and similar soils

• Rolfe and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Storden Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 6 to 18 percent slopes

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Eutrochrepts
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 121

Typical Pedon

Storden loam, in an area of Lester-Storden complex, 6

to 12 percent slopes, eroded, 1,375 feet south and

1,450 feet west of the northeast corner of sec. 25, T.

109 N., R. 21 W.

Ap—0 to 7 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

weak fine granular; strongly effervescent; 2

percent gravel; slightly alkaline; abrupt smooth

boundary.

C1—7 to 16 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3) loam;

weak medium subangular blocky structure parting

to weak fine subangular blocky; strongly

effervescent; disseminated lime throughout; 3

percent gravel; slightly alkaline; clear smooth

boundary.

C2—16 to 25 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/3) loam;

weak medium subangular blocky structure;

strongly effervescent; disseminated lime

throughout; 4 percent gravel; slightly alkaline;

gradual smooth boundary.

C3—25 to 39 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam; few

fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure; violently effervescent; disseminated lime

throughout; 2 percent gravel; moderately alkaline;

gradual wavy boundary.

C4—39 to 47 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam; few

fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

violently effervescent; disseminated lime

throughout; 4 percent gravel; moderately alkaline;

gradual wavy boundary.

C5—47 to 80 inches; olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam; few

fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) iron

concentrations; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine granular; violently

effervescent; disseminated lime throughout; 5

percent gravel; moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: Throughout the profile

Content of rock fragments: 2 to 10 percent throughout

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—5 or 6

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—loam or clay loam

Talcot Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy over sandy or

sandy-skeletal, mixed (calcareous), mesic Typic

Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 1,800 feet

north and 1,550 feet east of the southwest corner of

sec. 12, T. 109 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; black (N 2/0) silty clay loam, black

(10YR 2/1) dry; moderate coarse subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate medium and

fine subangular blocky; strongly alkaline; clear

smooth boundary.

A—10 to 17 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty

clay loam, black (10YR 2/1) dry; moderate

medium subangular blocky structure parting to

moderate fine subangular blocky; common very

fine and fine distinct dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) iron

concentrations; strongly alkaline; gradual smooth

boundary.

Bg—17 to 25 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

silty clay loam; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure parting to moderate fine

subangular blocky; few very fine and fine distinct

strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) iron concentrations and

few fine faint dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) iron

depletions; slightly alkaline; gradual smooth

boundary.

2C1—25 to 30 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loamy

sand; single grain; about 1 percent gravel; few fine

distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) iron

concentrations; slightly alkaline; gradual smooth

boundary.

2C2—30 to 37 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

loamy sand; single grain; about 2 percent gravel;

few medium distinct dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) iron

concentrations; slightly alkaline; gradual wavy

boundary.

2C3—37 to 48 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loamy

sand; single grain; about 2 percent gravel; neutral;

gradual wavy boundary.

2C4—48 to 80 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)
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sand; single grain; about 2 percent gravel; slightly

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Carbonates: At the surface

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 8 to 20 inches

Content of rock fragments: None in the upper part; 1 to

8 percent gravel in the lower part

Ap horizon:

Hue—neutral

Value—2

Chroma—0

Texture—silty clay loam

A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

Bg horizon:

Hue—2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2

Texture—silty clay loam or silt loam

2C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 to 7

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loamy sand, sand, fine sand, or loamy

fine sand

1366—Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1

percent slopes

Composition

Talcot and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Slope range: 0 to 1 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silty clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 1.0 to 2.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 9.6 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kato and similar soils

• Dickinson and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Terril Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Moraines

Parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and till

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Cumulic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes, 400

feet north and 800 feet east of the southwest corner of

sec. 2, T. 110 N., R. 26 W.

Ap—0 to 9 inches; black (10YR 2/1) loam, very dark

gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular structure;

friable; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A—9 to 28 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) loam,

very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) dry; weak

medium subangular blocky structure; friable;

slightly acid; clear smooth boundary.

AB—28 to 44 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR

3/2) clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry;

moderate medium subangular blocky structure

parting to moderate fine subangular blocky; friable;

few very dark brown (10YR 2/2) organic coatings

on faces of peds; neutral; clear smooth boundary.

Bw—44 to 80 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak

fine subangular blocky structure; friable; neutral.

Range in Characteristics

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 24 to 36 inches

Content of rock fragments: 1 to 5 percent

A horizon:

Hue—10YR
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Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—sandy loam or loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—loam or clay loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

1388B—Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6

percent slopes

Composition

Terril and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Footslopes

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Moderately well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium or colluvium and

till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 3.5 to 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.9 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Le Sueur and similar soils

• Hamel and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Timula Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Upland ridges

Parent material: Loess

Slope range: 6 to 18 percent

Taxonomic classification: Coarse-silty, mixed, mesic

Typic Eutrochrepts

Typical Pedon

Timula silt loam, in an area of Timula-Bold complex, 6

to 12 percent slopes, eroded, 1,000 feet south and

1,360 feet east of the northwest corner of sec. 28, T.

111 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam;

weak very fine granular structure; neutral; abrupt

wavy boundary.

Bw—8 to 25 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4)

silt loam; weak fine subangular blocky structure;

many fine to large tubular pores; slightly alkaline;

abrupt wavy boundary.

C—25 to 80 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4)

silt loam; massive; slightly alkaline; strongly

effervescent.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 18 to 36 inches

Thickness of the ochric epipedon: 3 to 10 inches

Content of rock fragments: None

Ap horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 or 4

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam or very fine sandy loam

C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—silt loam or very fine sandy loam
124 Soil Survey of

963C2—Timula-Bold complex, 6 to 12

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Timula and similar soils: About 55 percent

Bold and similar soils: About 35 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Upland ridges

Position on the landform: Timula—shoulders and

summits; Bold—shoulders

Slope range: 6 to 12 percent

Component Description

Timula

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

Bold

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 13.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Racine, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

963D2—Timula-Bold complex, 12 to 18

percent slopes, eroded

Composition

Timula and similar soils: About 55 percent

Bold and similar soils: About 35 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Upland ridges

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: 12 to 18 percent

Component Description

Timula

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 12.3 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

Bold

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Loess

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 13.2 inches

Organic matter content: Moderately low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Racine and similar soils

• Garwin and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 125

1016—Udorthents, loamy (cut and fill

land)

Composition

Udorthents: 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Slope range: 0 to 20 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.6 inches

Organic matter content: Low

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils

• Hawick and similar soils

• Hayden and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Wildlife habitat

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Wildlife Habitat” section

849B—Urban land-Estherville complex, 1

to 6 percent slopes

Composition

Urban land: 60 percent

Estherville: 40 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: Estherville—1 to 6 percent

Component Description

Urban land

Definition: Areas in which the surface layer is

impervious because of pavement or buildings

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Estherville

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Major Uses of the Unit

• Urban development

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Engineering” section

• “Agronomy” section

860C—Urban land-Hayden complex, 6 to

15 percent slopes

Composition

Urban land: 60 percent

Hayden: 40 percent

Setting

Landform: Moraines

Position on the landform: Backslopes and shoulders

Slope range: Hayden—6 to 15 percent

Component Description

Urban land

Definition: Areas in which the surface layer is

impervious because of pavement or buildings

Dominant parent material: Till

Hayden

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet
126 Soil Survey of

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.3 inches

Organic matter content: Low

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Major Uses of the Unit

• Urban development

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Engineering” section

• “Agronomy” section

1411B—Urban land-Hayden-Estherville

complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes

Composition

Urban land: 50 percent

Hayden: 30 percent

Estherville: 20 percent

Setting

Landform: Hayden—moraines; Estherville—outwash

plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: Hayden and Estherville—2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Urban land

Definition: Areas in which the surface layer is

impervious because of pavement or buildings

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash and till

Hayden

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: Low

Estherville

Surface layer texture: Sandy loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Somewhat excessively drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash and till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 3.8 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Major Uses of the Unit

• Urban development

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Engineering” section

• “Agronomy” section

Wadena Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—very

rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Glacial outwash

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy over sandy or

sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 200 feet south

and 700 feet east of the northwest corner of sec. 10, T.

109 N., R. 20 W.

Ap—0 to 10 inches; very dark brown (10YR 2/2) loam,

dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) dry; moderate very

fine granular structure; neutral; abrupt smooth

boundary.

A—10 to 14 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) loam;

moderate very fine subangular blocky structure;

many very dark brown (10YR 2/2) organic

coatings in ped exteriors; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

Bw1—14 to 24 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam;

moderate fine subangular blocky structure; slightly

acid; clear wavy boundary.

2Bw2—24 to 30 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) gravelly

sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular

blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

2BC—30 to 36 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 127

4/4) gravelly loamy coarse sand; weak coarse

subangular blocky structure; neutral; clear wavy

boundary.

2C—36 to 80 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) gravelly

coarse sand; single grain; slightly effervescent;

moderately alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 30 to 60 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 24 inches

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 to 3

Texture—loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—3 to 6

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—gravelly sandy clay loam, sandy clay

loam, sandy loam, or gravelly sandy loam

2BC horizon:

Hue—10YR or 7.5YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 or 4

Texture—gravelly loamy coarse sand or gravelly

loamy sand

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR or 7.5YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—gravelly coarse sand, coarse sand, very

gravelly coarse sand, or very gravelly sand

39A—Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

Composition

Wadena and similar soils: About 90 percent

Inclusions: About 10 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Glacial outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.9 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Terril, moderately wet, and similar soils

• Minneopa and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

W—Water

Composition

Water: 100 percent

Component Description

• Naturally occurring basins of surface water

1356—Water, miscellaneous

Composition

Water: 95 percent

Inclusions: About 5 percent

Component Description

• Small manmade areas that are used for industrial,

sanitary, or mining applications and that contain water

most of the year

Inclusions

• Lester and similar soils
128 Soil Survey of

Waukegan Series

Drainage class: Well drained

Permeability: Upper part—moderate; lower part—rapid

or very rapid

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Slope range: 0 to 6 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-silty over sandy or

sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic Typic Hapludolls

Typical Pedon

Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 190 feet

north and 200 feet west of the southeast corner of sec.

34, T. 112 N., R. 19 W.

Ap—0 to 8 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine subangular

blocky structure; neutral; abrupt smooth boundary.

A—8 to 12 inches; black (10YR 2/1) silt loam, very

dark gray (10YR 3/1) dry; weak fine granular

structure; neutral; clear wavy boundary.

Bw1—12 to 22 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam;

dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) coatings on faces

of peds; weak fine subangular blocky structure;

moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bw2—22 to 30 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) silt loam;

dark brown (10YR 3/3) coatings on faces of peds;

weak medium subangular blocky structure;

moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.

Bw3—30 to 33 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR

4/4) silt loam; few brown (10YR 4/3) coatings on

faces of peds; weak fine subangular blocky

structure; moderately acid; abrupt smooth

boundary.

2Bw4—33 to 52 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) and

yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) gravelly coarse sand;

single grain; about 15 percent gravel; neutral; clear

wavy boundary.

2C—52 to 80 inches; brown (10YR 5/3), yellowish

brown (10YR 5/4), and grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2)

gravelly coarse sand; single grain; about 20

percent gravel; slightly effervescent; slightly

alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 40 to more than 80 inches

Thickness of the mollic epipedon: 10 to 20 inches

Content of rock fragments: 0 to 1 percent gravel in the

upper part; 10 to 35 percent gravel in the lower

part

Ap or A horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—silt loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—3 to 5

Chroma—3 to 5

Texture—silt loam or loam

2Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 6

Texture—coarse sand, sand, loamy coarse sand,

loamy sand, or the gravelly analogs of these

textures

2C horizon:

Hue—10YR, 7.5YR, or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 6

Texture—coarse sand, sand, or the gravelly

analogs of these textures

411A—Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Waukegan and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 8.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kato and similar soils
Rice County, Minnesota—Part I 129

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Boone and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

411B—Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 6 percent

slopes

Composition

Waukegan and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Outwash plains and terraces

Position on the landform: Shoulders and summits

Slope range: 2 to 6 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Silt loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Well drained

Dominant parent material: Alluvium and outwash

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: More than 6.0 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 6.0 inches

Organic matter content: Moderate

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Kato and similar soils

• Littleton, till substratum, and similar soils

• Boone and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section

Webster Series

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Permeability: Moderate

Landform: Flats on moraines

Parent material: Till

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Taxonomic classification: Fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

Typic Endoaquolls

Typical Pedon

Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, 2,070 feet

south and 1,140 feet east of the northwest corner of

sec. 24, T. 107 N., R. 23 W.

A—0 to 13 inches; black (N 2/0) clay loam, black (2.5Y

2/0) dry; moderate medium angular blocky

structure; friable; about 1 percent gravel; neutral;

gradual wavy boundary.

AB—13 to 21 inches; 60 percent black (10YR 2/1) clay

loam (A); 40 percent very dark grayish brown

(10YR 3/2) clay loam (B); weak fine subangular

blocky structure; friable; about 3 percent gravel;

slightly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bw1—21 to 29 inches; dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2)

clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky

structure parting to weak fine subangular blocky;

friable; common fine faint olive brown (2.5Y 4/4)

iron concentrations; about 5 percent gravel;

slightly acid; gradual wavy boundary.

Bw2—29 to 48 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay

loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure;

friable; few fine black (10YR 2/1) manganese

concentrations on ped interiors; common medium

distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) iron concentrations;

about 4 percent gravel; slightly acid; clear wavy

boundary.

BC—48 to 57 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam;

weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable;

common fine black (10YR 2/1) manganese

concentrations in ped interiors; common fine

distinct olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) iron concentrations;

about 3 percent gravel; neutral; gradual smooth

boundary.

C—57 to 80 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) loam;

massive; friable; common fine prominent gray (5Y

5/1) iron depletions and few fine distinct yellowish

brown (10YR 5/8) iron concentrations; about 3

percent gravel; slightly alkaline.

Range in Characteristics

Depth to carbonates: 45 to 60 inches

Content of rock fragments: 2 to 5 percent gravel
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A horizon:

Hue—10YR, 2.5Y, or neutral

Value—2 or 3

Chroma—0 to 2

Texture—clay loam

AB horizon:

Hue—10YR

Value—2 to 4

Chroma—1 or 2

Texture—loam or clay loam

Bw horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 or 5

Chroma—2 or 3

Texture—clay loam, silty clay loam, or loam

BC horizon:

Hue—10YR or 2.5Y

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—2 to 4

Texture—loam or clay loam

C horizon:

Hue—2.5Y or 10YR

Value—4 to 6

Chroma—3 to 5

Texture—clay loam or loam

113—Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent

slopes

Composition

Webster and similar soils: About 85 percent

Inclusions: About 15 percent

Setting

Landform: Flats on moraines

Slope range: 0 to 2 percent

Component Description

Surface layer texture: Clay loam

Depth class: Very deep (more than 60 inches)

Drainage class: Poorly drained

Dominant parent material: Till

Flooding: None

Depth to the water table: 0.5 foot to 1.5 feet

Available water capacity to 60 inches or root-limiting

layer: About 10.5 inches

Organic matter content: High

A typical soil series description with range in

characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this

section. Additional information specific to this map unit,

such as horizon depth and textures, is available in the

“Soil Properties” section in Part II of this publication.

Inclusions

• Nicollet and similar soils

• Clarion and similar soils

Major Uses of the Unit

• Cropland

• Hayland

For general and detailed information concerning

these uses, see Part II of this publication:

• “Agronomy” section
131

This soil survey is an inventory and evaluation of

the soils in the survey area. It can be used to adjust

land uses to the limitations and potentials of natural

resources and the environment. Also, it can help to

prevent soil-related failures in land uses.

In preparing a soil survey, soil scientists,

conservationists, engineers, and others collect

extensive field data about the nature and behavioral

characteristics of the soils. They collect data on

erosion, droughtiness, flooding, and other factors that

affect various soil uses and management. Field

experience and collected data on soil properties and

performance are used as a basis in predicting soil

behavior.

Information in this section can be used to plan the

use and management of soils for crops and pasture;

as sites for buildings, sanitary facilities, highways and

other transportation systems, and parks and other

recreational facilities; and for wildlife habitat. It can be

used to identify the potentials and limitations of each

soil for specific land uses and to help prevent

construction failures caused by unfavorable soil

properties.

Interpretive ratings help engineers, planners, and

others understand how soil properties influence

important nonagricultural uses, such as building site

development and construction materials. The ratings

indicate the most restrictive soil features affecting the

suitability of the soils for these uses.

Soils are rated in their natural state. No unusual

modification of the soil site or material is made other

than that which is considered normal practice for the

rated use. Even though soils may have limitations, it is

important to remember that engineers and others can

modify soil features or can design or adjust the plans

for a structure to compensate for most of the

limitations. Most of these practices, however, are

costly. The final decision in selecting a site for a

particular use generally involves weighing the costs of

site preparation and maintenance.

Planners and others using soil survey information

can evaluate the effect of specific land uses on

productivity and on the environment in all or part of the

survey area. The survey can help planners to maintain

or create a land use pattern in harmony with the

natural soil.

Contractors can use this survey to locate sources

of sand and gravel, roadfill, and topsoil. They can use

it to identify areas where bedrock, wetness, or very

firm soil layers can cause difficulty in excavation.

Health officials, highway officials, engineers, and

others may also find this survey useful. The survey

can help them plan the safe disposal of wastes and

locate sites for pavements, sidewalks, campgrounds,

playgrounds, lawns, and trees and shrubs.

The classification and extent of the soils in this

survey area are shown in the tables “Classification of

the Soils” and “Acreage and Proportionate Extent of

the Soils,” which are at the end of this section.

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II
132 Soil Survey of

Classification of the Soils

(An asterisk in the first column indicates a taxadjunct to the series. See text for a description of those

 characteristics that are outside the range for the series)

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 Soil name | Family or higher taxonomic class

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 Angus--------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Ankeny-------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Biscay-------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Blooming-----------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Bold---------------------|Typic Udorthents, coarse-silty, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Boone--------------------|Typic Quartzipsamments, mesic, uncoated

 Brodale------------------|Entic Hapludolls, loamy-skeletal, carbonatic, mesic

 Clarion------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Collinwood---------------|Aquertic Hapludolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Colo---------------------|Cumulic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Copaston-----------------|Lithic Hapludolls, loamy, mixed, mesic

 Cordova------------------|Typic Argiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Derrynane----------------|Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Dickinson----------------|Typic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Dundas-------------------|Mollic Endoaqualfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Epsom--------------------|Cumulic Epiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Estherville--------------|Typic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Eyota--------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Faxon--------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Garwin-------------------|Typic Haplaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Glencoe------------------|Cumulic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Hamel--------------------|Typic Argiaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Hawick-------------------|Entic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Hayden-------------------|Typic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Houghton-----------------|Typic Medisaprists, euic, mesic

 Kasson-------------------|Aquollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Kato---------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

*Kenyon-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Kilkenny-----------------|Oxyaquic Vertic Hapludalfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Klinger------------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Klossner-----------------|Terric Medisaprists, loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

 Lerdal-------------------|Vertic Epiaqualfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Lester-------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Le Sueur-----------------|Aquic Argiudolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Lindstrom----------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Littleton----------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Lowlein------------------|Typic Hapludolls, coarse-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Maxcreek-----------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Maxfield-----------------|Typic Haplaquolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Mazaska------------------|Vertic Argiaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Medo---------------------|Terric Medisaprists, loamy, mixed, euic, mesic

 Merton-------------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Minneiska----------------|Mollic Udifluvents, coarse-loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Minneopa-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, sandy, mixed, mesic

 Moland-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Muskego------------------|Limnic Medisaprists, coprogenous, euic, mesic

 Nerwoods-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Nicollet-----------------|Aquic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Okoboji------------------|Cumulic Vertic Endoaquolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Port Byron---------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Prinsburg----------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-silty, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Racine-------------------|Mollic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Renova-------------------|Typic Hapludalfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Ripon--------------------|Typic Argiudolls, fine-silty, mixed, mesic

 Rolfe--------------------|Typic Argialbolls, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

 Rushriver----------------|Mollic Fluvaquents, coarse-loamy, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Sargeant-----------------|Aeric Glossaqualfs, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Shields------------------|Vertic Epiaqualfs, fine, montmorillonitic, mesic

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 Classification of the Soils--Continued

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 Soil name | Family or higher taxonomic class

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 Storden------------------|Typic Eutrochrepts, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Talcot-------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed (calcareous), mesic

 Terril-------------------|Cumulic Hapludolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

 Timula-------------------|Typic Eutrochrepts, coarse-silty, mixed, mesic

 Wadena-------------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Waukegan-----------------|Typic Hapludolls, fine-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, mesic

 Webster------------------|Typic Endoaquolls, fine-loamy, mixed, mesic

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134 Soil Survey of

Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the Soils

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 Map | Soil name | Acres |Percent

symbol | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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4D |Renova loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 200 | *

4E |Renova loam, 18 to 30 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 2,542 | 0.8

17 |Minneopa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded---------------| 324 | *

24 |Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------| 1,157 | 0.4

39A |Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 1,083 | 0.3

41A |Estherville sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes----------------------------| 2,205 | 0.7

41B |Estherville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------| 2,006 | 0.6

44 |Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes---------------------------------| 750 | 0.2

74B |Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,151 | 0.3

81B |Boone loamy fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------------| 278 | *

81D |Boone loamy fine sand, 6 to 18 percent slopes----------------------------| 486 | 0.1

81E |Boone loamy fine sand, 18 to 25 percent slopes---------------------------| 417 | 0.1

98 |Colo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded--------| 2,188 | 0.7

99D2 |Racine loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 833 | 0.3

100A |Copaston sandy clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------| 63 | *

102B |Clarion loam, moderately fine substratum, 2 to 5 percent slopes----------| 1,833 | 0.6

104B |Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 10,084 | 3.1

104C2 |Hayden loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------------------| 8,021 | 2.4

104D2 |Hayden loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 2,041 | 0.6

104E |Hayden loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 519 | 0.2

106C2 |Lester loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------------------| 13,367 | 4.0

106D2 |Lester loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------------| 6,486 | 2.0

106E |Lester loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 3,631 | 1.1

109 |Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 6,494 | 2.0

113 |Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 1,352 | 0.4

114 |Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-------------------| 7,650 | 2.3

130 |Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes--------------------------------| 852 | 0.3

134 |Okoboji silty clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-------------| 4,041 | 1.2

138B |Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------------| 8,165 | 2.5

138C |Lerdal clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes---------------------------------| 853 | 0.3

176 |Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes----------------------------------| 895 | 0.3

208 |Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes------------------------------| 1,108 | 0.3

213B |Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes---------------------------| 2,267 | 0.7

219 |Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes---------------------| 398 | 0.1

238B |Kilkenny loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 3,726 | 1.1

238C2 |Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------| 6,025 | 1.8

238D2 |Kilkenny clay loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded----------------------| 3,739 | 1.1

238E |Kilkenny clay loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes------------------------------| 1,261 | 0.4

238F |Kilkenny loam, 25 to 35 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 210 | *

239 |Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes--------------------------------| 5,659 | 1.7

253 |Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes--------------------------| 4,521 | 1.4

256 |Mazaska clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------| 4,705 | 1.4

285A |Port Byron silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes------------------------------| 141 | *

285B |Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------------------| 931 | 0.3

301B |Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------| 2,710 | 0.8

301C |Lindstrom silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes------------------------------| 585 | 0.2

307 |Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------------| 762 | 0.2

323 |Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------| 1,303 | 0.4

376B |Moland silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes----------------------------------| 9,560 | 2.9

377 |Merton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------| 6,359 | 1.9

378 |Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------| 9,532 | 2.9

382B |Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------------| 7,766 | 2.4

382C2 |Blooming silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-----------------------| 2,165 | 0.7

392 |Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes---------------------------------------| 1,643 | 0.5

408 |Faxon clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 122 | *

411A |Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes--------------------------------| 6,096 | 1.8

411B |Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------------| 1,118 | 0.3

414 |Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes----------------------------------------| 14,914 | 4.5

463A |Minneiska fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded---| 217 | *

484D |Eyota fine sandy loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes---------------------------| 439 | 0.1

523 |Houghton muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes-----------------------| 2,784 | 0.8

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 See footnote at end of table.
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 Acreage and Proportionate Extent of the Soils--Continued

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 Map | Soil name | Acres |Percent

symbol | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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525 |Muskego muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes------------------------| 515 | 0.2

528B |Klossner muck, seep land, 1 to 6 percent slopes--------------------------| 349 | 0.1

529A |Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 120 | *

529B |Ripon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------------------| 291 | *

548 |Medo muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes---------------------------| 397 | 0.1

572 |Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes--------------------------------| 541 | 0.2

611D |Hawick sandy loam, 12 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------------| 1,707 | 0.5

757 |Nerwoods loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes-------------------------------------| 4,393 | 1.3

761 |Epsom silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded---------| 4,805 | 1.5

764 |Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, flooded----------------------------| 862 | 0.3

783C2 |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded------------------| 3,513 | 1.1

783D2 |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded-----------------| 2,602 | 0.8

783E |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 18 to 25 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,379 | 0.4

783F |Lester-Kilkenny complex, 25 to 35 percent slopes-------------------------| 294 | *

849B |Urban land-Estherville complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes--------------------| 1,741 | 0.5

860C |Urban land-Hayden complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes------------------------| 59 | *

875B |Hawick-Estherville complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------------| 2,781 | 0.8

875C |Hawick-Estherville complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes-----------------------| 3,211 | 1.0

945C2 |Lester-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded-------------------| 2,723 | 0.8

945D2 |Lester-Storden complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded------------------| 814 | 0.2

963C2 |Timula-Bold complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded----------------------| 1,191 | 0.4

963D2 |Timula-Bold complex, 12 to 18 percent slopes, eroded---------------------| 199 | *

1013 |Pits, quarry-------------------------------------------------------------| 31 | *

1016 |Udorthents, loamy (cut and fill land)------------------------------------| 1,726 | 0.5

1030 |Pits, gravel-Udipsamments complex----------------------------------------| 1,149 | 0.3

1058 |Houghton and Muskego soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------------| 12,862 | 3.9

1080 |Klossner, Okoboji, and Glencoe soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes------| 5,359 | 1.6

1116F |Brodale-Eyota complex, 12 to 35 percent slopes---------------------------| 2,258 | 0.7

1286 |Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes-------------------------| 1,657 | 0.5

1356 |Water, miscellaneous-----------------------------------------------------| 27 | *

1360 |Rushriver fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded-----| 2,524 | 0.8

1361 |Le Sueur loam, moderately coarse substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes-------| 2,151 | 0.7

1362B |Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes----------------------------------------| 18,230 | 5.5

1363 |Dundas silt loam, moderately coarse substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes----| 1,551 | 0.5

1366 |Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------------------------| 491 | 0.1

1367 |Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes-------------------------------| 5,603 | 1.7

1387A |Collinwood silty clay loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes--------| 222 | *

1388B |Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes-----------------------| 2,291 | 0.7

1408B |Angus-Kilkenny complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes----------------------------| 1,743 | 0.5

1409A |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes------------------| 4,868 | 1.5

1409B |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 3 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 3,760 | 1.1

1410B |Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 3,850 | 1.2

1410C |Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded---------| 4,044 | 1.2

1411B |Urban land-Hayden-Estherville complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes-------------| 522 | 0.2

1413B |Littleton silt loam, till substratum, 1 to 4 percent slopes--------------| 5,873 | 1.8

1416C |Renova loam, moderately wet, 6 to 12 percent slopes----------------------| 194 | *

1437B |Renova silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes------------------| 353 | 0.1

1501 |Klossner mucky silty clay loam, overwash, 0 to 1 percent slopes----------| 2,278 | 0.7

1831 |Colo silt loam, channeled, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded-----| 1,631 | 0.5

1962 |Mazaska-Rolfe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes-----------------------------| 1,512 | 0.5

W |Water--------------------------------------------------------------------| 12,120 | 3.7

 | Total---------------------------------------------------------------| 330,100 | 100.0

 | | | _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 * Less than 0.1 percent.
137

General management needed for crops and for hay

and pasture is suggested in this section. The system

of land capability classification used by the Natural

Resources Conservation Service is explained, prime

farmland is defined, and the estimated yields of the

main crops and hay and pasture plants are listed for

each soil.

Planners of management systems for individual

fields or farms should consider obtaining specific

information from the local office of the Natural

Resources Conservation Service or the Cooperative

Extension Service.

Crops and Pasture

Tom Coffman, district conservationist, Natural Resources

Conservation Service, helped prepare this section.

The main concerns affecting the management of

the soils for crops and pasture in Rice County are

erosion and soil wetness.

Erosion is widespread throughout the county. The

hazard of water erosion is greater than the hazard of

wind erosion.

Prior to settlement, approximately two-thirds of the

county was woodland. When the land was cleared for

farming, excessive erosion occurred for various

reasons. Woodland soils have low levels of organic

matter. Soil tilth was poor, and thus the soils were

susceptible to erosion. Little was known about crop

rotations and conservation practices prior to 1940.

Small grain was a major crop in the early days of

settlement. Continuous planting of small grain crops

and excessive tillage resulted in excessive erosion.

Preparing a smooth, clean seedbed and cultivating

row crops several times also led to excessive erosion.

Many retired farmers today remember the huge gullies

that existed on their farms one or two generations ago.

It is quite common to hear the comment that tractors

could be buried in many of the gullies that covered the

cropped landscape.

Excessive erosion early in the development of

agriculture in the county contributed a considerable

amount of sediment in lakes and streams. When

sediment is deposited into a lake, the nutrients

attached to the sediment are available for plant growth

annually. When the plants die, the nutrients are

released back into the water for the next cycle.

Because of current farming practices, the huge

gullies no longer exist on the landscape. Water- and

sediment-control basins have reduced the hazard of

gully erosion. In areas with large drainageways,

grassed waterways are used.

Sheet and rill erosion occurs in many areas

throughout the county. This type of erosion is less

noticeable than gully erosion. Crop residue

management is the best practice for controlling sheet

and rill erosion. This practice is being used on

approximately 25 percent of the tillable acres in the

county. The most common form of crop residue

management is a mulch tillage system, which involves

the use of a chisel plow or v-ripper. Ridge-till is used

consistently on a small acreage, and no-till is also

used.

In some areas, subsurface drainage tile may be

needed to optimize the effects of crop residue

management systems and sediment basins.

Approximately 40 percent of the soils used as

cropland in Rice County have a seasonal high water

table. On many farms, tile systems have been

established on these wet soils with a spacing of 70 to

80 feet. Although many farms are completely tiled,

there are still many that are incompletely drained.

Federal and State programs prohibit the drainage of

wetlands, but drainage is still common in areas of wet

soils that have a cropping history.

Pastures in Rice County have not been managed

significantly in the past. A few farmers now are

seeding areas of cropland and managing these fields

as pastureland using an intensive system of rotation

grazing.

The potential of the soils in Rice County for

increased production of crops and pasture is good.

Most areas that are suitable are presently used for

these purposes, but production could generally be

increased by applying the latest crop production

technology. This soil survey can greatly facilitate the

application of such technology.

Agronomy
138 Soil Survey of

Cropland Management Considerations

The management concerns affecting the use of the

detailed soil map units in the survey area for crops are

shown in the table “Cropland Management

Considerations.” The main concerns in managing

nonirrigated cropland are conserving moisture,

controlling wind erosion and water erosion, and

maintaining soil fertility.

Conserving moisture consists primarily of reducing

the evaporation and runoff rates and increasing the

rate of water infiltration. Applying conservation tillage

and conservation cropping systems, farming on the

contour, stripcropping, establishing field windbreaks,

and leaving crop residue on the surface conserve

moisture.

Generally, a combination of several practices is

needed to control wind erosion and water erosion.

Conservation tillage, stripcropping, field windbreaks,

contour farming, conservation cropping systems, crop

residue management, terraces, diversions, and

grassed waterways help to prevent excessive soil loss.

Measures that are effective in maintaining soil

fertility include applying fertilizer, both organic and

inorganic, including manure; incorporating crop

residue or green manure crops into the soil; and using

proper crop rotations. Controlling erosion helps to

prevent the loss of organic matter and plant nutrients

and thus helps to maintain productivity, although the

level of fertility can be reduced even in areas where

erosion is controlled. All soils used for nonirrigated

crops respond well to applications of fertilizer.

Some of the considerations shown in the table

cannot be easily overcome. These are channels,

flooding, gullies, and ponding.

Additional considerations are as follows:

Lime content, limited available water capacity,

potential poor tilth and compaction, and restricted

permeability.—These limitations can be minimized by

incorporating green manure crops, manure, or crop

residue into the soil; applying a system of

conservation tillage; and using conservation cropping

systems. Also, crops may respond well to additions of

phosphate fertilizer to soils that have a high content of

lime.

Potential for ground-water contamination.—The

proper use of nutrients and pesticides can reduce the

risk of ground-water contamination.

Potential for surface-water contamination.—The risk

of surface-water contamination can be reduced by the

proper use of nutrients and pesticides and by

conservation farming practices that reduce the runoff

rate.

Surface crusting.—This limitation retards seedling

development after periods of heavy rainfall.

Surface rock fragments.—This limitation causes

rapid wear of tillage equipment. It cannot be easily

overcome.

Surface stones.—Stones or boulders on or near the

surface can hinder normal tillage unless they are

removed.

Salt content.—In areas where this is a limitation,

only salt-tolerant crops should be grown.

Explanation of Criteria

Acid soil.—The pH is less than 6.1.

Channeled.—The word “channeled” is included in

the map unit name.

Dense layer.—The bulk density is 1.80 g/cc or

greater within the soil profile.

Depth to rock.—The depth to bedrock is less than

40 inches.

Eroded.—The word “eroded” is included in the map

unit name.

Excessive permeability.—Permeability is 6 inches

per hour or more within the soil profile.

Flooding.—Flooding is occasional or frequent.

Gullied.—The word “gullied” is included in the map

unit name.

High organic matter content.—The surface layer

has more than 20 percent organic matter.

Lime content.—The pH is 7.4 or more in the surface

layer, or the wind erodibility group is 4L.

Limited available water capacity.—The available

water capacity calculated to a depth of 60 inches or to

a root-limiting layer is 6 inches or less.

Limited organic matter content.—The content of

organic matter is 2 percent or less in the surface layer.

Ponding.—Ponding duration is assigned to the map

unit component. The water table is above the surface.

Potential poor tilth and compaction.—The content of

clay is 27 percent or more in the surface layer.

Potential for ground-water contamination (by

nutrients or pesticides).—Depth to the water table is 4

feet or less, the permeability of any layer is more than

6.0 inches per hour, or the depth to bedrock is less

than 60 inches.

Potential for surface-water contamination (by

nutrients or pesticides).—The map unit component is

occasionally flooded or frequently flooded, is subject

to ponding, is assigned to hydrologic group C or D and

has a slope of more than 2 percent, is assigned to

hydrologic group A and has a slope of more than 6

percent, or is assigned to hydrologic group B, has a

slope of 3 percent or more, and has a K factor of more

than 0.17.
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Restricted permeability.—Permeability is less than

0.06 inch per hour within the soil profile.

Salt content.—The electrical conductivity is 4 or

more in the surface layer or 8 or more within a depth

of 30 inches.

Slope (equipment limitation).—The slope is more

than 15 percent.

Surface crusting.—The content of clay is 27 percent

or more and the content of organic matter is 2 percent

or less in the surface layer.

Surface rock fragments (equipment limitation).—

The terms describing the texture of the surface layer

include any rock fragment modifier, except for gravelly,

channery, stony, very stony, extremely stony, bouldery,

very bouldery, and extremely bouldery.

Surface stones (equipment limitation).—The word

“stony” or “bouldery” is included in the map unit name

or in the description of the surface layer.

Water erosion.—Either the slope is 6 percent or

more, or the slope is more than 3 percent and less

than 6 percent and the surface layer is not sandy.

Water table.—A water table is within 2.5 feet of the

surface.

Wind erosion.—The wind erodibility group is 1, 2, 3,

or 4L.

Crop Yield Estimates

The average yields per acre that can be expected

of the principal crops under a high level of

management are shown in the table “Land Capability

and Yields per Acre of Crops.” In any given year, yields

may be higher or lower than those indicated in the

table because of variations in rainfall and other climatic

factors. The land capability classification of the map

units in the survey area also is shown in the table.

The yields are based mainly on the experience and

records of farmers, conservationists, and extension

agents. Available yield data from nearby counties and

results of field trials and demonstrations also are

considered.

The management needed to obtain the indicated

yields of the various crops depends on the kind of soil

and the crop. Management can include drainage,

erosion control, and protection from flooding; the

proper planting and seeding rates; suitable highyielding crop varieties; appropriate and timely tillage;

control of weeds, plant diseases, and harmful insects;

favorable soil reaction and optimum levels of nitrogen,

phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements for each

crop; effective use of crop residue, barnyard manure,

and green manure crops; and harvesting that ensures

the smallest possible loss.

The estimated yields reflect the productive capacity

of each soil for each of the principal crops. Yields are

likely to increase as new production technology is

developed. The productivity of a given soil compared

with that of other soils, however, is not likely to

change.

Crops other than those shown in the table are

grown in the survey area, but estimated yields are not

listed because the acreage of such crops is small. The

local office of the Natural Resources Conservation

Service or of the Cooperative Extension Service can

provide information about the management and

productivity of the soils for those crops.

Pasture and Hayland Interpretations

Under good management, proper grazing is

essential for the production of high-quality forage,

stand survival, and erosion control. Proper grazing

helps plants to maintain sufficient and generally

vigorous top growth during the growing season. Brush

control is essential in many areas, and weed control

generally is needed. Rotation grazing and renovation

also are important management practices.

Yield estimates are often provided in animal unit

months (AUM), or the amount of forage or feed

required to feed one animal unit (one cow, one horse,

one mule, five sheep, or five goats) for 30 days.

The local office of the Natural Resources

Conservation Service or of the Cooperative Extension

Service can provide information about forage yields

other than those shown in the table “Land Capability

and Yields per Acre of Crops.”

Land Capability Classification

Land capability classification shows, in a general

way, the suitability of soils for most kinds of field crops.

Crops that require special management are excluded.

The soils are grouped according to their limitations for

field crops, the risk of damage if they are used for

crops, and the way they respond to management. The

criteria used in grouping the soils do not take into

account major and generally expensive landforming

that would change slope, depth, or other

characteristics of the soils, nor do they include

possible but unlikely major reclamation projects.

Capability classification is not a substitute for

interpretations designed to show suitability and

limitations of groups of soils for woodland or for

engineering purposes.

In the capability system, soils generally are grouped

at three levels—capability class, subclass, and unit

(USDA, 1961). These categories indicate the degree

and kinds of limitations affecting mechanized farming
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systems that produce the more commonly grown field

crops, such as corn, small grain, cotton, hay, and fieldgrown vegetables. Only class and subclass are used

in this survey.

Capability classes, the broadest groups, are

designated by the numbers 1 through 8. The numbers

indicate progressively greater limitations and narrower

choices for practical use.

If properly managed, soils in classes 1, 2, 3, and 4

are suitable for the mechanized production of

commonly grown field crops and for pasture and

woodland. The degree of the soil limitations affecting

the production of cultivated crops increases

progressively from class 1 to class 4. The limitations

can affect levels of production and the risk of

permanent soil deterioration caused by erosion and

other factors.

Soils in classes 5, 6, and 7 are generally not suited

to the mechanized production of commonly grown field

crops without special management, but they are

suitable for plants that provide a permanent cover,

such as grasses and trees. The severity of the soil

limitations affecting crops increases progressively

from class 5 to class 7.

Areas in class 8 are generally not suitable for crops,

pasture, or woodland without a level of management

that is impractical. These areas may have potential for

other uses, such as recreational facilities and wildlife

habitat.

Capability subclasses identify the dominant kind of

limitation in the class. They are designated by adding a

small letter, e, w, s, or c, to the class numeral, for

example, 2e. The letter e shows that the main hazard

is the risk of erosion unless a close-growing plant

cover is maintained; w shows that water in or on the

soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation (in some

soils the wetness can be partly corrected by artificial

drainage); s shows that the soil is limited mainly

because it is shallow, droughty, or stony; and c, used

in only some parts of the United States, shows that the

chief limitation is climate that is very cold or very dry.

There are no subclasses in class 1 because the

soils of this class have few limitations. Class 5

contains only the subclasses indicated by w, s, or c

because the soils in class 5 are subject to little or no

erosion. They have other limitations that restrict their

use mainly to pasture, woodland, wildlife habitat, or

recreation.

The capability classification of each map unit is

given in the table “Land Capability and Yields per Acre

of Crops” at the end of this section.

Prime Farmland

Prime farmland is of major importance in meeting

the Nation’s short- and long-range needs for food and

fiber. The acreage of high-quality farmland is limited,

and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes

that government at local, State, and Federal levels, as

well as individuals, must encourage and facilitate the

wise use of our Nation’s prime farmland.

Prime farmland soils, as defined by the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, are soils that are best

suited to food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops.

Such soils have properties that favor the economic

production of sustained high yields of crops. The soils

need only to be treated and managed by acceptable

farming methods. An adequate moisture supply and a

sufficiently long growing season are required. Prime

farmland soils produce the highest yields with minimal

expenditure of energy and economic resources, and

farming these soils results in the least damage to the

environment.

Prime farmland soils may presently be used as

cropland, pasture, or woodland or for other purposes.

They either are used for food and fiber or are available

for these uses. Urban or built-up land, public land, and

water areas cannot be considered prime farmland.

Urban or built-up land is any contiguous unit of land 10

acres or more in size that is used for such purposes

as housing, industrial, and commercial sites, sites for

institutions or public buildings, small parks, golf

courses, cemeteries, railroad yards, airports, sanitary

landfills, sewage treatment plants, and water-control

structures. Public land is land not available for farming

in National forests, National parks, military

reservations, and State parks.

Prime farmland soils commonly receive an

adequate and dependable supply of moisture from

precipitation or irrigation. The temperature and growing

season are favorable, and the level of acidity or

alkalinity and the content of salts and sodium are

acceptable. The soils have few, if any, rocks and are

permeable to water and air. They are not excessively

erodible or saturated with water for long periods, and

they are not frequently flooded during the growing

season or are protected from flooding. Slopes range

mainly from 0 to 6 percent.

Soils that have a high water table or are subject to

flooding may qualify as prime farmland where these

limitations are overcome by drainage measures or

flood control. Onsite evaluation is necessary to

determine the effectiveness of corrective measures.
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More information about the criteria for prime farmland

can be obtained at the local office of the Natural

Resources Conservation Service.

A recent trend in land use has been the conversion

of prime farmland to urban and industrial uses. The

loss of prime farmland to other uses puts pressure on

lands that are less productive than prime farmland.

About 186,726 acres, or nearly 57 percent of the

survey area, meets the requirements for prime

farmland.

The map units in the survey area that meet the

requirements for prime farmland are listed in the table

“Prime Farmland.” On some soils included in the table,

measures that overcome limitations are needed. The

need for these measures is indicated in parentheses

after the map unit name. The location of each map unit

is shown on the detailed soil maps. The soil qualities

that affect use and management are described in the

section “Soil Series and Detailed Soil Map Units” in

Part I of this publication. This list does not constitute a

recommendation for a particular land use.

Erosion Factors

Soil erodibility (K) and soil-loss tolerance (T) factors

are used in an equation that predicts the amount of

soil lost through water erosion in areas of cropland.

The procedure for predicting soil loss is useful in

guiding the selection of soil and water conservation

practices. The erosion factors are shown in the table

“Physical Properties of the Soils.”

Soil Erodibility (K) Factor

The soil erodibility (K) factor indicates the

susceptibility of a soil to sheet and rill erosion by

water. The soil properties that influence erodibility are

those that affect the infiltration rate, the movement of

water through the soil, and the water storage capacity

of the soil and those that allow the soil to resist

dispersion, splashing, abrasion, and the transporting

forces of rainfall and runoff. The most important soil

properties are the content of silt plus very fine sand,

the content of sand coarser than very fine sand, the

content of organic matter, soil structure, and

permeability.

Fragment-Free Soil Erodibility (Kf) Factor

This is one of the factors used in the Revised

Universal Soil Loss Equation. It shows the erodibility of

the fine-earth fraction, or the material less than 2

millimeters in size.

Soil-Loss Tolerance (T) Factor

The soil-loss tolerance (T) factor is an estimate of

the maximum annual rate of soil erosion that can

occur over a sustained period without affecting crop

productivity. The rate is expressed in tons of soil loss

per acre per year. Ratings of 1 to 5 are used,

depending on soil properties and prior erosion. The

criteria used in assigning a T factor to a soil include

maintenance of an adequate rooting depth for crop

production, potential reduction of crop yields,

maintenance of water-control structures affected by

sedimentation, prevention of gullying, and the value of

nutrients lost through erosion.

Wind Erodibility Groups

Wind erodibility is directly related to the percentage

of dry, nonerodible surface soil aggregates larger than

0.84 millimeter in diameter. From this percentage, the

wind erodibility index (I) factor is determined. This

factor is an expression of the stability of the soil

aggregates, or the extent to which they are broken

down by tillage and the abrasion caused by windblown

soil particles. Soils are assigned to wind erodibility

groups (WEG) having similar percentages of dry soil

aggregates larger than 0.84 millimeter. The wind

erodibility groups and wind erodibility index factors are

listed in the table “Physical Properties of the Soils.”

Additional information about wind erodibility groups

and K, Kf, T, and I factors can be obtained from local

offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

or the Cooperative Extension Service.

Windbreaks and Environmental

Plantings

Windbreaks protect livestock, buildings, and yards

from wind and snow. They also protect fruit trees and

gardens, and they furnish habitat for wildlife. Several

rows of low- and high-growing broadleaf and

coniferous trees and shrubs provide the most

protection.

Field windbreaks are narrow plantings made at right

angles to the prevailing wind and at specific intervals

across the field. The interval depends on the erodibility

of the soil. Field windbreaks protect cropland and

crops from wind, help to keep snow on the fields, and

provide food and cover for wildlife.

Environmental plantings help to beautify and screen

houses and other buildings and to abate noise. The

plants, mostly evergreen shrubs and trees, are closely
142 Soil Survey of

spaced. To ensure plant survival, a healthy planting

stock of suitable species should be planted properly

on a well prepared site and maintained in good

condition.

Windbreaks are often planted on land that did not

originally support trees. Knowledge of how trees

perform on such land can be gained only by observing

and recording the performance of trees that have been

planted and have survived. Many popular windbreak

species are not indigenous to the areas in which they

are planted.

Each tree or shrub species has certain climatic and

physiographic limits. Within these parameters, a tree

or shrub may grow well or grow poorly, depending on

the characteristics of the soil. Each tree or shrub has

definable potential heights in a given physiographic

area and under a given climate. Accurate definitions of

potential heights are necessary when a windbreak is

planned and designed.

The table “Windbreaks and Environmental

Plantings” shows the height that locally grown trees

and shrubs are expected to reach in 20 years on

various soils. The estimates in this table are based on

measurements and observation of established

plantings that have been given adequate care. They

can be used as a guide in planning windbreaks and

screens. Additional information on planning

windbreaks and screens and planting and caring for

trees and shrubs can be obtained from local offices of

the Natural Resources Conservation Service or the

Cooperative Extension Service or from a nursery.

Windbreak Suitability Groups

Windbreak suitability groups consist of soils in

which the kinds and degrees of the hazards and

limitations that affect the survival and growth of trees

and shrubs in windbreaks are about the same. The

windbreak suitability groups assigned to the soils in

the survey area are listed in the table “Windbreak

Suitability Groups” at the end of this section. The

groups are described in the following paragraphs.

Group 1 consists of soils that are somewhat poorly

drained or moderately well drained, are rapidly

permeable to moderately slowly permeable, and do

not have free carbonates in the upper 20 inches.

Group 1K consists of soils that are somewhat

poorly drained or moderately well drained, are rapidly

permeable to moderately slowly permeable, and have

free carbonates within 20 inches of the surface. These

soils may be very slightly saline or slightly saline (the

electrical conductivity is 2 to 8).

Group 2 consists of poorly drained soils that have

been artificially drained and do not have free

carbonates in the upper 20 inches. Permeability

varies.

Group 2K consists of poorly drained or very poorly

drained soils that have been artificially drained and

have free carbonates within 20 inches of the surface.

Permeability varies. These soils may be very slightly

saline or slightly saline (the electrical conductivity is 2

to 8).

Group 2H consists of very poorly drained soils that

have been artificially drained and have more than 16

inches of organic material. Permeability varies.

Group 2W consists of very poorly drained soils that

are subject to ponding and have been artificially

drained. It includes soils that have an organic surface

layer up to 16 inches thick. Permeability varies.

Group 3 consists of soils that are well drained or

moderately well drained and are loamy or silty

throughout. Permeability is moderate or moderately

slow. These soils do not have free carbonates in the

upper 20 inches.

Group 4 consists of soils that are well drained,

moderately well drained, or somewhat poorly drained

and have a silty or loamy surface layer and a clayey

subsoil. Permeability is slow or very slow.

Group 4C consists of soils that are well drained,

moderately well drained, or somewhat poorly drained

and have a clayey surface layer and subsoil.

Permeability is slow or very slow.

Group 4F consists of soils that are well drained,

moderately well drained, or somewhat poorly drained

and have a substratum of dense till. Permeability is

slow or very slow.

Group 5 consists of soils that are excessively

drained to moderately well drained and have a

moderate available water capacity. These soils are

dominantly fine sandy loam or sandy loam, but some

are sandy in the upper part and loamy in the lower

part.

Group 6G consists of excessively drained to

moderately well drained soils that are loamy in the

upper part and have sand or sand and gravel at a

depth of 20 to 40 inches. These soils have a low or

moderate available water capacity.

Group 6D consists of excessively drained to

moderately well drained, loamy soils that have bedrock

at a depth of 20 to 40 inches. These soils have a low

or moderate available water capacity.

Group 7 consists of excessively drained to well

drained soils that are dominantly loamy fine sand or

coarser textured and are shallow to sand or to sand

and gravel. These soils have a low available water

capacity.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 143

Group 8 consists of excessively drained to well

drained, loamy soils that have free carbonates within

20 inches of the surface.

Group 9W consists of soils that are somewhat

poorly drained, poorly drained, or very poorly drained

and are moderately saline (the electrical conductivity

is 8 to 16).

Group 10 consists of soils or miscellaneous

areas that generally are not suitable for windbreaks.

One or more characteristics, such as soil depth,

texture, wetness, available water capacity, or slope,

limit the planting, survival, or growth of trees and

shrubs.
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Cropland Management Considerations

 (See text for a description of the considerations listed in this table)

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 soil name | considerations _____________________________________________________________________________

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4D: |

 Renova-------------------| Acid soil

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

4E: |

 Renova-------------------| Acid soil

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

17: |

 Minneopa-----------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Wind erosion

 |

24: |

 Kasson-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

39A: |

 Wadena-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 |

41A: |

 Estherville--------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Wind erosion

 |

41B: |

 Estherville--------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

44: |

 Ankeny-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Wind erosion

 |

74B: |

 Dickinson----------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |
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81B: |

 Boone--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Wind erosion

 |

81D: |

 Boone--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

81E: |

 Boone--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

98: |

 Colo---------------------| Flooding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

99D2: |

 Racine-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

100A: |

 Copaston-----------------| Depth to rock

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 |

102B: |

 Clarion------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

104B: |

 Hayden-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

104C2: |

 Hayden-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |
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104D2: |

 Hayden-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

104E: |

 Hayden-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

106C2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

106D2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

106E: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

109: |

 Cordova------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

113: |

 Webster------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

114: |

 Glencoe------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

130: |

 Nicollet-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

134: |

 Okoboji------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

138B: |

 Lerdal-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |
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138C: |

 Lerdal-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |

176: |

 Garwin-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

208: |

 Kato---------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

213B: |

 Klinger------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |

219: |

 Rolfe--------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

238B: |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

238C2: |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

238D2: |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

238E: |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

238F: |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |
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239: |

 Le Sueur-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 |

253: |

 Maxcreek-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

256: |

 Mazaska------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

285A: |

 Port Byron---------------| No major limitations or hazards

 |

285B: |

 Port Byron---------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

301B: |

 Lindstrom----------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

301C: |

 Lindstrom----------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

307: |

 Sargeant-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

323: |

 Shields------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

376B: |

 Moland-------------------| Water erosion

 |

377: |

 Merton-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

378: |

 Maxfield-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

382B: |

 Blooming-----------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

382C2: |

 Blooming-----------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

392: |

 Biscay-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |
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408: |

 Faxon--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

411A: |

 Waukegan-----------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 |

411B: |

 Waukegan-----------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

414: |

 Hamel--------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

463A: |

 Minneiska----------------| Excessive permeability

 | Flooding

 | Lime content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Wind erosion

 |

484D: |

 Eyota--------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

523: |

 Houghton-----------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

525: |

 Muskego------------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

528B: |

 Klossner-----------------| High organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |

529A: |

 Ripon--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 |
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529B: |

 Ripon--------------------| Depth to rock

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

548: |

 Medo---------------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

572: |

 Lowlein------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

611D: |

 Hawick-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

757: |

 Nerwoods-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |

761: |

 Epsom--------------------| Flooding

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

764: |

 Klossner-----------------| Flooding

 | High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

783C2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |
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 soil name | considerations _____________________________________________________________________________

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783D2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

783E: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

783F: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

849B: |

 Urban land-Estherville. |

 |

860C: |

 Urban land-Hayden. |

 |

875B: |

 Hawick-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

 Estherville--------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

875C: |

 Hawick-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |
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875C: |

 Estherville--------------| Excessive permeability

 | Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

945C2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

 Storden------------------| Lime content

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

945D2: |

 Lester-------------------| Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

 Storden------------------| Lime content

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

963C2: |

 Timula-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

 Bold---------------------| Lime content

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

963D2: |

 Timula-------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 |

 Bold---------------------| Lime content

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 153

 Cropland Management Considerations--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Cropland management

 soil name | considerations _____________________________________________________________________________

 |

1013: |

 Pits. |

 |

1016: |

 Udorthents. |

 |

1030: |

 Pits-Udipsamments. |

 |

1058: |

 Houghton-----------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

 Muskego------------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

1080: |

 Klossner-----------------| High organic matter content

 | Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

 Okoboji------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

 Glencoe------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

1116F: |

 Brodale------------------| Limited available water capacity

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Surface rock fragments

 | Water erosion

 |

 Eyota--------------------| Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Slope

 | Water erosion

 | Wind erosion

 |

1286: |

 Prinsburg----------------| Lime content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |
154 Soil Survey of

 Cropland Management Considerations--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Cropland management

 soil name | considerations _____________________________________________________________________________

 |

1360: |

 Rushriver----------------| Flooding

 | Lime content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

1361: |

 Le Sueur-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 |

1362B: |

 Angus--------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

1363: |

 Dundas-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

1366: |

 Talcot-------------------| Excessive permeability

 | Lime content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

1367: |

 Derrynane----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

1387A: |

 Collinwood---------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

1388B: |

 Terril-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

1408B: |

 Angus--------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water erosion

 |

 Kilkenny-----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water erosion

 |

1409A: |

 Kenyon-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 |

1409B: |

 Kenyon-------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 155

 Cropland Management Considerations--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Cropland management

 soil name | considerations _____________________________________________________________________________

 |

1410B: |

 Racine-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

1410C: |

 Racine-------------------| Acid soil

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Previously eroded

 | Water erosion

 |

1411B: |

 Urban land-Hayden- |

 Estherville. |

 |

1413B: |

 Littleton----------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 | Water table

 |

1416C: |

 Renova-------------------| Acid soil

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

1437B: |

 Renova-------------------| Acid soil

 | Limited organic matter content

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water erosion

 |

1501: |

 Klossner-----------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | Wind erosion

 |

1831: |

 Colo---------------------| Channeled

 | Flooding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 |

1962: |

 Mazaska------------------| Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential poor tilth and compaction

 | Water table

 |

 Rolfe--------------------| Ponding

 | Potential for ground-water contamination

 | Potential for surface-water contamination

 | Water table

 | _____________________________________________________________________________
156 Soil Survey of

Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops

(Yields are those that can be expected under a high level of management.

 They are for nonirrigated areas. Absence of a yield indicates that the

 soil is not suited to the crop or the crop generally is not grown on

 the soil)

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

4D---------------| 4e | 102 | 61 | 35 | 4.1

 Renova | | | | |

 | | | | |

4E---------------| 6e | 74 | 48 | 26 | 2.9

 Renova | | | | |

 | | | | |

17---------------| 3s | 120 | 78 | 41 | 4.8

 Minneopa | | | | |

 | | | | |

24---------------| 2s | 143 | 85 | 49 | 5.8

 Kasson | | | | |

 | | | | |

39A--------------| 2s | 144 | 87 | 49 | 5.7

 Wadena | | | | |

 | | | | |

41A--------------| 3s | 86 | 60 | 32 | 3.7

 Estherville | | | | |

 | | | | |

41B--------------| 3s | 77 | 54 | 26 | 3.1

 Estherville | | | | |

 | | | | |

44---------------| 2s | 155 | 91 | 53 | 6.1

 Ankeny | | | | |

 | | | | |

74B--------------| 3e | 128 | 81 | 44 | 5.2

 Dickinson | | | | |

 | | | | |

81B--------------| 4s | 77 | 64 | 26 | 3.1

 Boone | | | | |

 | | | | |

81D--------------| 7s | --- | --- | --- | 2.2

 Boone | | | | |

 | | | | |

81E--------------| 7s | --- | --- | --- | 1.9

 Boone | | | | |

 | | | | |

98---------------| 2w | 131 | 77 | 44 | 4.5

 Colo | | | | |

 | | | | |

99D2-------------| 4e | 105 | 65 | 37 | 3.8

 Racine | | | | |

 | | | | |

100A-------------| 3s | 73 | 56 | 25 | 2.9

 Copaston | | | | |

 | | | | |

102B-------------| 2e | 155 | 92 | 53 | 6.1

 Clarion | | | | |

 | | | | |

104B-------------| 2e | 135 | 80 | 46 | 5.3

 Hayden | | | | |

 | | | | |

104C2------------| 3e | 121 | 72 | 41 | 4.7

 Hayden | | | | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 157

 Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops--Continued

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

104D2------------| 4e | 103 | 61 | 35 | 4.0

 Hayden | | | | |

 | | | | |

104E-------------| 6e | 73 | 50 | 25 | 2.9

 Hayden | | | | |

 | | | | |

106C2------------| 3e | 139 | 83 | 48 | 5.5

 Lester | | | | |

 | | | | |

106D2------------| 4e | 118 | 71 | 41 | 4.7

 Lester | | | | |

 | | | | |

106E-------------| 6e | 82 | 53 | 28 | 3.3

 Lester | | | | |

 | | | | |

109--------------| 2w | 134 | 79 | 46 | 4.6

 Cordova | | | | |

 | | | | |

113--------------| 2w | 134 | 79 | 46 | 4.6

 Webster | | | | |

 | | | | |

114--------------| 3w | 129 | 76 | 44 | 4.0

 Glencoe | | | | |

 | | | | |

130--------------| 1 | 160 | 95 | 56 | 6.2

 Nicollet | | | | |

 | | | | |

134--------------| 3w | 115 | 69 | 39 | 3.5

 Okoboji | | | | |

 | | | | |

138B-------------| 2e | 119 | 71 | 41 | 4.3

 Lerdal | | | | |

 | | | | |

138C-------------| 3e | 105 | 63 | 36 | 3.8

 Lerdal | | | | |

 | | | | |

176--------------| 2w | 134 | 79 | 46 | 4.6

 Garwin | | | | |

 | | | | |

208--------------| 2w | 129 | 76 | 44 | 4.4

 Kato | | | | |

 | | | | |

213B-------------| 2e | 129 | 76 | 44 | 4.7

 Klinger | | | | |

 | | | | |

219--------------| 3w | 99 | 59 | 34 | 3.0

 Rolfe | | | | |

 | | | | |

238B-------------| 2e | 132 | 78 | 45 | 5.3

 Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

238C2------------| 3e | 119 | 70 | 41 | 4.8

 Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

238D2------------| 4e | 101 | 60 | 35 | 4.1

 Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

238E-------------| 6e | 64 | 40 | 22 | 2.9

 Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |
158 Soil Survey of

 Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops--Continued

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

238F-------------| 7e | --- | --- | --- | 2.5

 Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

239--------------| 1 | 158 | 92 | 54 | 6.2

 Le Sueur | | | | |

 | | | | |

253--------------| 2w | 133 | 78 | 45 | 4.6

 Maxcreek | | | | |

 | | | | |

256--------------| 2w | 124 | 73 | 42 | 4.2

 Mazaska | | | | |

 | | | | |

285A-------------| 1 | 155 | 91 | 53 | 6.1

 Port Byron | | | | |

 | | | | |

285B-------------| 2e | 153 | 90 | 52 | 6.0

 Port Byron | | | | |

 | | | | |

301B-------------| 2e | 153 | 90 | 52 | 6.0

 Lindstrom | | | | |

 | | | | |

301C-------------| 3e | 138 | 81 | 47 | 5.4

 Lindstrom | | | | |

 | | | | |

307--------------| 3w | 118 | 70 | 41 | 4.1

 Sargeant | | | | |

 | | | | |

323--------------| 3w | 124 | 73 | 42 | 4.2

 Shields | | | | |

 | | | | |

376B-------------| 2e | 156 | 92 | 54 | 6.2

 Moland | | | | |

 | | | | |

377--------------| 2e | 159 | 94 | 55 | 6.4

 Merton | | | | |

 | | | | |

378--------------| 2w | 134 | 79 | 46 | 4.6

 Maxfield | | | | |

 | | | | |

382B-------------| 2e | 153 | 90 | 52 | 6.0

 Blooming | | | | |

 | | | | |

382C2------------| 3e | 138 | 81 | 47 | 5.4

 Blooming | | | | |

 | | | | |

392--------------| 2w | 129 | 76 | 44 | 4.4

 Biscay | | | | |

 | | | | |

408--------------| 3w | 107 | 67 | 37 | 3.5

 Faxon | | | | |

 | | | | |

411A-------------| 2s | 152 | 89 | 52 | 6.0

 Waukegan | | | | |

 | | | | |

411B-------------| 2e | 133 | 82 | 45 | 5.2

 Waukegan | | | | |

 | | | | |

414--------------| 2w | 135 | 80 | 46 | 4.7

 Hamel | | | | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 159

 Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops--Continued

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

463A-------------| 2w | 118 | 74 | 40 | 4.8

 Minneiska | | | | |

 | | | | |

484D-------------| 4e | 105 | 67 | 36 | 4.2

 Eyota | | | | |

 | | | | |

523--------------| 3w | 112 | 66 | 39 | 3.4

 Houghton | | | | |

 | | | | |

525--------------| 4w | 112 | 66 | 39 | 3.4

 Muskego | | | | |

 | | | | |

528B-------------| 7w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Klossner | | | | |

 | | | | |

529A-------------| 2s | 138 | 85 | 48 | 5.5

 Ripon | | | | |

 | | | | |

529B-------------| 2e | 138 | 85 | 48 | 5.5

 Ripon | | | | |

 | | | | |

548--------------| 3w | 112 | 66 | 39 | 3.4

 Medo | | | | |

 | | | | |

572--------------| 2e | 158 | 94 | 54 | 6.4

 Lowlein | | | | |

 | | | | |

611D-------------| 7s | --- | --- | --- | 2.2

 Hawick | | | | |

 | | | | |

757--------------| 2e | 126 | 75 | 43 | 4.6

 Nerwoods | | | | |

 | | | | |

761--------------| 6w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Epsom | | | | |

 | | | | |

764--------------| 8w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Klossner | | | | |

 | | | | |

783C2------------| 3e | 132 | 80 | 46 | 5.3

 Lester-Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

783D2------------| 4e | 112 | 68 | 39 | 4.5

 Lester-Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

783E-------------| 6e | 68 | 43 | 24 | 3.1

 Lester-Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

783F-------------| 7e | --- | --- | --- | 2.7

 Lester-Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

849B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 3s | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

860C: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 3e | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |
160 Soil Survey of

 Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops--Continued

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

875B-------------| | 86 | 62 | 30 | 3.5

 Hawick----------| 4s | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 3s | | | |

 | | | | |

875C-------------| 4s | 68 | 52 | 23 | 2.8

 Hawick- | | | | |

 Estherville | | | | |

 | | | | |

945C2------------| 3e | 135 | 79 | 46 | 5.3

 Lester-Storden | | | | |

 | | | | |

945D2------------| 4e | 109 | 65 | 37 | 4.3

 Lester-Storden | | | | |

 | | | | |

963C2------------| 3e | 124 | 75 | 43 | 4.9

 Timula-Bold | | | | |

 | | | | |

963D2------------| | 105 | 64 | 37 | 4.2

 Timula----------| 4e | | | |

 | | | | |

 Bold------------| 6e | | | |

 | | | | |

1013. | | | | |

 Pits | | | | |

 | | | | |

1016-------------| 6s | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Udorthents | | | | |

 | | | | |

1030: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Udipsamments----| 8s | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

1058-------------| 8w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Houghton and | | | | |

 Muskego | | | | |

 | | | | |

1080-------------| 8w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Klossner, | | | | |

 Okoboji, and | | | | |

 Glencoe | | | | |

 | | | | |

1116F------------| | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Brodale---------| 7s | | | |

 | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| 6e | | | |

 | | | | |

1286-------------| 2w | 129 | 76 | 42 | 4.4

 Prinsburg | | | | |

 | | | | |

1360-------------| 5w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Rushriver-------| | | | |

 | | | | |

1361-------------| 1 | 155 | 90 | 52 | 6.2

 Le Sueur | | | | |

 | | | | |

1362B------------| 2e | 155 | 92 | 53 | 6.1

 Angus | | | | |

 | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 161

 Land Capability and Yields per Acre of Crops--Continued

____________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Land | | | |

 and soil name |capability| Corn | Oats | Soybeans |Bromegrass-

 | | | | |alfalfa hay ____________________________________________________________________________

 | | Bu | Bu | Bu | Tons __ __ __ ____

 | | | | |

1363-------------| 2w | 128 | 75 | 44 | 4.6

 Dundas | | | | |

 | | | | |

1366-------------| 2w | 127 | 75 | 41 | 4.4

 Talcot | | | | |

 | | | | |

1367-------------| 2w | 120 | 71 | 41 | 4.2

 Derrynane | | | | |

 | | | | |

1387A------------| 2w | 121 | 71 | 41 | 4.4

 Collinwood | | | | |

 | | | | |

1388B------------| 2e | 157 | 94 | 54 | 6.3

 Terril | | | | |

 | | | | |

1408B------------| 2e | 145 | 86 | 50 | 5.8

 Angus-Kilkenny | | | | |

 | | | | |

1409A------------| 1 | 142 | 84 | 49 | 5.7

 Kenyon | | | | |

 | | | | |

1409B------------| 2e | 140 | 83 | 48 | 5.7

 Kenyon | | | | |

 | | | | |

1410B------------| 2e | 137 | 81 | 47 | 5.4

 Racine | | | | |

 | | | | |

1410C------------| 3e | 123 | 73 | 42 | 4.9

 Racine | | | | |

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 2e | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 3s | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

1413B------------| 2e | 143 | 85 | 49 | 5.2

 Littleton | | | | |

 | | | | |

1416C------------| 3e | 121 | 72 | 41 | 4.8

 Renova | | | | |

 | | | | |

1437B------------| 2e | 135 | 80 | 46 | 5.3

 Renova | | | | |

 | | | | |

1501-------------| 3w | 114 | 67 | 39 | 3.5

 Klossner | | | | |

 | | | | |

1831-------------| 5w | --- | --- | --- | ---

 Colo | | | | |

 | | | | |

1962-------------| | 118 | 70 | 40 | 3.9

 Mazaska---------| 2w | | | |

 | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| 3w | | | |

 | | | | | ____________________________________________________________________________
162 Soil Survey of

Prime Farmland

(Only the soils considered prime farmland are listed. Urban or built-up areas of the soils listed are not

 considered prime farmland. If a soil is prime farmland only under certain conditions, the conditions are

 specified in parentheses after the soil name)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 |

 Map | Soil name

symbol|

 | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 |

24 |Kasson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes

39A |Wadena loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

44 |Ankeny sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes

74B |Dickinson fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes

98 |Colo silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded (where drained)

102B |Clarion loam, moderately fine substratum, 2 to 5 percent slopes

104B |Hayden loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

109 |Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

113 |Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

114 |Glencoe clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

130 |Nicollet clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes

134 |Okoboji silty clay loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

138B |Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes (where drained)

176 |Garwin silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

208 |Kato silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

213B |Klinger silty clay loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes

219 |Rolfe silt loam, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

238B |Kilkenny loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

239 |Le Sueur clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes

253 |Maxcreek silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

256 |Mazaska silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

285A |Port Byron silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

285B |Port Byron silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

301B |Lindstrom silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

307 |Sargeant silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

323 |Shields silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

376B |Moland silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes

377 |Merton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes

378 |Maxfield silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

382B |Blooming silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

392 |Biscay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

411A |Waukegan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

411B |Waukegan silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

414 |Hamel loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (where drained)

463A |Minneiska loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded

529A |Ripon silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes

529B |Ripon silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes

572 |Lowlein sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes

1286 |Prinsburg silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

1361 |Le Sueur loam, moderately coarse substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes

1362B |Angus loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes

1363 |Dundas silt loam, moderately coarse substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes (where drained)

1366 |Talcot silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (where drained)

1367 |Derrynane clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (where drained)

1387A |Collinwood silty clay loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes

1388B |Terril loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes

1408B |Angus-Kilkenny complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes

1409A |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 0 to 3 percent slopes

1409B |Kenyon silt loam, moderately wet, 3 to 6 percent slopes

1410B |Racine silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes

1413B |Littleton silt loam, till substratum, 1 to 4 percent slopes

1437B |Renova silt loam, moderately wet, 2 to 6 percent slopes

 | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 163

Windbreaks and Environmental Plantings

 (Absence of an entry indicates that trees generally do not grow to the given height)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Trees having predicted 20-year average height, in feet, of-- ______________________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | | | | |

 and soil name | <8 | 8-15 | 16-25 | 26-35 | >35 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

4D, 4E: | | | | |

 Renova----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

17: | | | | |

 Minneopa--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | Tatarian | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | honeysuckle, | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | lilac. | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

24: | | | | |

 Kasson----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

39A: | | | | |

 Wadena----------|Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, |Green ash, jack | --- | ---

 | lilac. | Russian-olive, | pine, eastern | |

 | | eastern redcedar,| white pine, bur | |

 | | Manchurian | oak. | |

 | | crabapple. | | |

 | | | | |

41A, 41B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Siberian peashrub |Eastern redcedar, |Russian-olive, |Eastern white pine| ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | |

 | | | honeylocust, jack| |

 | | | pine, Austrian | |

 | | | pine, red pine, | |

 | | | Siberian elm. | |

 | | | | |

44: | | | | |

 Ankeny----------|Lilac-------------|Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, | --- | ---

 | | Russian-olive, | hackberry, green | |

 | | eastern redcedar.| ash, honeylocust,| |

 | | | Norway spruce, | |

 | | | red pine, eastern| |

 | | | white pine. | |

 | | | | |

74B: | | | | |

 Dickinson-------|Lilac-------------|Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, | --- | ---

 | | Russian-olive, | hackberry, green | |

 | | eastern redcedar.| ash, honeylocust,| |

 | | | Norway spruce, | |

 | | | red pine, eastern| |

 | | | white pine. | |

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81B, 81D, 81E: | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Manyflower |Amur maple, |Norway spruce-----|Jack pine, red | ---

 | cotoneaster. | Siberian | | pine, eastern |

 | | peashrub, silky | | white pine. |

 | | dogwood, gray | | |

 | | dogwood, eastern | | |

 | | redcedar, lilac, | | |

 | | American | | |

 | | cranberrybush. | | |

 | | | | |

98: | | | | |

 Colo------------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |White fir, Amur |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | maple, hackberry,| willow. | eastern

 | | | white spruce, | | cottonwood.

 | | | tall purple | |

 | | | willow. | |

 | | | | |

99D2: | | | | |

 Racine----------| --- |Amur maple, gray |Norway spruce, |Red maple, white | ---

 | | dogwood, lilac, | white spruce, | ash, red pine, |

 | | northern | Black Hills | eastern white |

 | | whitecedar, | spruce. | pine. |

 | | American | | |

 | | cranberrybush. | | |

 | | | | |

102B: | | | | |

 Clarion---------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

104B, 104C2, | | | | |

 104D2, 104E: | | | | |

 Hayden---------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

106C2, 106D2, | | | | |

 106E: | | | | |

 Lester---------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

109: | | | | |

 Cordova---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

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113: | | | | |

 Webster---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | cotoneaster, | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | American plum. | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

114: | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| --- |Redosier dogwood |Black ash, tall |White willow, | ---

 | | | purple willow. | golden willow, |

 | | | | black willow. |

 | | | | |

130: | | | | |

 Nicollet--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

134: | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| --- |Redosier dogwood |Black ash, tall |White willow, | ---

 | | | purple willow. | golden willow, |

 | | | | black willow. |

 | | | | |

138B, 138C: | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | eastern redcedar,| Russian-olive, | white pine. |

 | | lilac, northern | white spruce, | |

 | | whitecedar. | Austrian pine, | |

 | | | bur oak. | |

 | | | | |

176: | | | | |

 Garwin----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

208: | | | | |

 Kato------------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

213B: | | | | |

 Klinger---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

219: | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

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238B, 238C2, | | | | |

 238D2, 238E, | | | | |

 238F: | | | | |

 Kilkenny-------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, | ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | Austrian pine, |

 | | redosier dogwood,| eastern redcedar,| eastern white |

 | | lilac. | blue spruce, | pine. |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

239: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

253: | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

256: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

285A, 285B: | | | | |

 Port Byron------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | redosier dogwood,| hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | lilac. | Russian-olive, | |

 | | | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

301B, 301C: | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| --- |Amur maple, gray |Norway spruce, |Red maple, white | ---

 | | dogwood, lilac, | white spruce, | ash, red pine, |

 | | northern | Black Hills | eastern white |

 | | whitecedar, | spruce. | pine. |

 | | American | | |

 | | cranberrybush. | | |

 | | | | |

307: | | | | |

 Sargeant--------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | eastern redcedar,| Russian-olive, | white pine. |

 | | Tatarian | white spruce, | |

 | | honeysuckle, | Austrian pine, | |

 | | lilac, northern | bur oak. | |

 | | whitecedar. | | |

 | | | | |

323: | | | | |

 Shields---------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | eastern redcedar,| Russian-olive, | white pine. |

 | | lilac, northern | white spruce, | |

 | | whitecedar. | Austrian pine, | |

 | | | bur oak. | |

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376B: | | | | |

 Moland----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

377: | | | | |

 Merton----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

378: | | | | |

 Maxfield--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

382B, 382C2: | | | | |

 Blooming--------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

392: | | | | |

 Biscay----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | cotoneaster, | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | American plum. | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

408: | | | | |

 Faxon-----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

411A, 411B: | | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, eastern|Russian-olive, | --- | ---

 | Tatarian | redcedar, | green ash, | |

 | honeysuckle, | Manchurian | honeylocust, jack| |

 | lilac. | crabapple. | pine, eastern | |

 | | | white pine, bur | |

 | | | oak. | |

 | | | | |

414: | | | | |

 Hamel-----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

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463A: | | | | |

 Minneiska-------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, eastern|Green ash, |Eastern

 | | lilac, northern | redcedar, white | honeylocust, | cottonwood.

 | | whitecedar. | spruce, bur oak. | golden willow. |

 | | | | |

484D: | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Lilac-------------|Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, | --- | ---

 | | Russian-olive, | hackberry, green | |

 | | eastern redcedar,| ash, honeylocust,| |

 | | American plum. | Norway spruce, | |

 | | | red pine, eastern| |

 | | | white pine. | |

 | | | | |

523: | | | | |

 Houghton--------|Whitebelle |Silky dogwood, |Tall purple willow|White willow, |Imperial Carolina

 | honeysuckle, | Amur privet. | | golden willow, | poplar.

 | common ninebark. | | | black willow. |

 | | | | |

525: | | | | |

 Muskego---------| --- |Silky dogwood, |Manchurian |Siberian crabapple|Imperial Carolina

 | | redosier dogwood,| crabapple, white | | poplar.

 | | common ninebark, | spruce, Japanese | |

 | | late lilac, | tree lilac. | |

 | | northern | | |

 | | whitecedar, | | |

 | | nannyberry | | |

 | | viburnum, | | |

 | | American | | |

 | | cranberrybush. | | |

 | | | | |

548: | | | | |

 Medo------------| --- |Silky dogwood, |Tall purple willow|Black willow------|Imperial Carolina

 | | honeysuckle. | | | poplar.

 | | | | |

572: | | | | |

 Lowlein---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

611D: | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Siberian peashrub |Honeysuckle, late |Russian-olive, |Red pine, eastern | ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | white pine, |

 | | | thornless | Siberian elm. |

 | | | honeylocust, | |

 | | | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | jack pine, | |

 | | | Austrian pine. | |

 | | | | |

757: | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

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783C2, 783D2, | | | | |

 783E, 783F: | | | | |

 Lester---------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, | ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | Austrian pine, |

 | | redosier dogwood,| eastern redcedar,| eastern white |

 | | lilac. | blue spruce, | pine. |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

849B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Siberian peashrub |Eastern redcedar, |Russian-olive, |Eastern white pine| ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | |

 | | | honeylocust, jack| |

 | | | pine, Austrian | |

 | | | pine, red pine, | |

 | | | Siberian elm. | |

 | | | | |

860C: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

875B, 875C: | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Siberian peashrub |Honeysuckle, late |Russian-olive, |Red pine, eastern | ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | white pine, |

 | | | thornless | Siberian elm. |

 | | | honeylocust, | |

 | | | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | jack pine, | |

 | | | Austrian pine. | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Siberian peashrub |Eastern redcedar, |Russian-olive, |Eastern white pine| ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | |

 | | | honeylocust, jack| |

 | | | pine, Austrian | |

 | | | pine, red pine, | |

 | | | Siberian elm. | |

 | | | | |

945C2, 945D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

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945C2, 945D2: | | | | |

 Storden---------|American plum-----|Siberian peashrub,|Russian-olive, |Siberian elm------| ---

 | | hackberry, | green ash, | |

 | | eastern redcedar.| honeylocust. | |

 | | | | |

963C2, 963D2: | | | | |

 Timula----------|American plum-----|Siberian peashrub,|Russian-olive, |Siberian elm------| ---

 | | hackberry, | green ash, | |

 | | eastern redcedar.| honeylocust. | |

 | | | | |

 Bold------------|American plum-----|Siberian peashrub,|Russian-olive, |Siberian elm------| ---

 | | hackberry, | green ash, | |

 | | eastern redcedar.| honeylocust. | |

 | | | | |

1116F: | | | | |

 Brodale. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Lilac-------------|Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, | --- | ---

 | | Russian-olive, | hackberry, green | |

 | | eastern redcedar,| ash, honeylocust,| |

 | | American plum. | Norway spruce, | |

 | | | red pine, eastern| |

 | | | white pine. | |

 | | | | |

1286: | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------| --- |Redosier dogwood |Hackberry, blue |Green ash, golden | ---

 | | | spruce, northern | willow, black |

 | | | whitecedar. | willow. |

 | | | | |

1360: | | | | |

 Rushriver-------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Hackberry, eastern|Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | redcedar, white | willow, black | eastern

 | | | spruce, northern | willow. | cottonwood.

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1361: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac. | spruce, blue | ash, Austrian |

 | | | spruce, northern | pine, eastern |

 | | | whitecedar. | white pine. |

 | | | | |

1362B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1363: | | | | |

 Dundas----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | Tatarian | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | honeysuckle, | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | lilac. | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1366: | | | | |

 Talcot----------|Lilac-------------|Siberian peashrub |Hackberry, |Green ash, |Eastern

 | | | Russian-olive, | honeylocust, | cottonwood.

 | | | eastern redcedar,| golden willow. |

 | | | ponderosa pine, | |

 | | | blue spruce. | |

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1367: | | | | |

 Derrynane-------| --- |Redosier dogwood |Amur maple, white |Golden willow-----|Green ash.

 | | | spruce, American | |

 | | | plum, tall purple| |

 | | | willow. | |

 | | | | |

1387A: | | | | |

 Collinwood------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Hackberry, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | cotoneaster, | Russian-olive, | white pine. |

 | | eastern redcedar,| white spruce, | |

 | | lilac, northern | Austrian pine, | |

 | | whitecedar. | bur oak. | |

 | | | | |

1388B: | | | | |

 Terril----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | Russian-olive, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| honeylocust, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1408B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, | ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | Austrian pine, |

 | | redosier dogwood,| eastern redcedar,| eastern white |

 | | lilac. | blue spruce, | pine. |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1409A, 1409B: | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Siberian peashrub |Eastern redcedar, |Russian-olive, |Eastern white pine| ---

 | | lilac. | green ash, | |

 | | | honeylocust, jack| |

 | | | pine, Austrian | |

 | | | pine, red pine, | |

 | | | Siberian elm. | |

 | | | | |
172 Soil Survey of

 Windbreaks and Environmental Plantings--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Trees having predicted 20-year average height, in feet, of-- ______________________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | | | | |

 and soil name | <8 | 8-15 | 16-25 | 26-35 | >35 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1413B: | | | | |

 Littleton-------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, white |Hackberry, green |Silver maple.

 | | lilac, northern | spruce. | ash, red pine, |

 | | whitecedar, | | eastern white |

 | | nannyberry | | pine. |

 | | viburnum, | | |

 | | American | | |

 | | cranberrybush. | | |

 | | | | |

1416C, 1437B: | | | | |

 Renova----------| --- |Siberian peashrub,|Amur maple, |Green ash, eastern| ---

 | | gray dogwood, | hackberry, | white pine. |

 | | redosier dogwood,| Russian-olive, | |

 | | lilac. | eastern redcedar,| |

 | | | blue spruce, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

1501: | | | | |

 Klossner--------| --- |Silky dogwood, |White spruce------|Green ash, Norway |Imperial Carolina

 | | nannyberry | | spruce. | poplar.

 | | viburnum. | | |

 | | | | |

1831: | | | | |

 Colo------------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |White fir, Amur |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | maple, hackberry,| willow. | eastern

 | | | white spruce, | | cottonwood.

 | | | tall purple | |

 | | | willow. | |

 | | | | |

1962: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| --- |Redosier dogwood, |Amur maple, |Green ash, golden |Silver maple,

 | | American plum. | hackberry, white | willow. | eastern

 | | | spruce, tall | | cottonwood.

 | | | purple willow, | |

 | | | northern | |

 | | | whitecedar. | |

 | | | | | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 173

Windbreak Suitability Groups

(See text for descriptions of the groups listed in

 this table)

______________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Windbreak suitability group

 soil name | ______________________________________________________

 |

4D, 4E--------| 3

 Renova |

 |

17------------| 1

 Minneopa |

 |

24------------| 1

 Kasson |

 |

39A-----------| 6G

 Wadena |

 |

41A, 41B------| 7

 Estherville |

 |

44------------| 5

 Ankeny |

 |

74B-----------| 5

 Dickinson |

 |

81B, 81D, 81E-| 7

 Boone |

 |

98------------| 2

 Colo |

 |

99D2----------| 3

 Racine |

 |

100A----------| 10

 Copaston |

 |

102B----------| 3

 Clarion |

 |

104B, 104C2, |

 104D2, 104E--| 3

 Hayden |

 |

106C2, 106D2, |

 106E---------| 3

 Lester |

 |

109-----------| 2

 Cordova |

 |

113-----------| 2

 Webster |

 |

114-----------| 2W, drained; 10, undrained

 Glencoe |

 |

130-----------| 1

 Nicollet |

 |

134-----------| 2W

 Okoboji |

 |
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 Windbreak Suitability Groups--Continued

______________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Windbreak suitability group

 soil name | ______________________________________________________

 |

138B, 138C----| 4

 Lerdal |

 |

176-----------| 2

 Garwin |

 |

208-----------| 2

 Kato |

 |

213B----------| 1

 Klinger |

 |

219-----------| 2

 Rolfe |

 |

238B, 238C2, |

 238D2, 238E, |

 238F---------| 3

 Kilkenny |

 |

239-----------| 1

 Le Sueur |

 |

253-----------| 2

 Maxcreek |

 |

256-----------| 2

 Mazaska |

 |

285A, 285B----| 3

 Port Byron |

 |

301B, 301C----| 3

 Lindstrom |

 |

307-----------| 4F

 Sargeant |

 |

323-----------| 2

 Shields |

 |

376B----------| 3

 Moland |

 |

377-----------| 1

 Merton |

 |

378-----------| 2

 Maxfield |

 |

382B, 382C2---| 3

 Blooming |

 |

392-----------| 2

 Biscay |

 |

408-----------| 2

 Faxon |

 |

411A, 411B----| 6G

 Waukegan |

 |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 175

 Windbreak Suitability Groups--Continued

______________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Windbreak suitability group

 soil name | ______________________________________________________

 |

414-----------| 2

 Hamel |

 |

463A----------| 1K

 Minneiska |

 |

484D----------| 5

 Eyota |

 |

523-----------| 2H, drained; 10, undrained

 Houghton |

 |

525-----------| 2H, drained; 10, undrained

 Muskego |

 |

528B----------| 10

 Klossner |

 |

529A, 529B----| 6D

 Ripon |

 |

548-----------| 2H

 Medo |

 |

572-----------| 1

 Lowlein |

 |

611D----------| 7

 Hawick |

 |

757-----------| 1

 Nerwoods |

 |

761-----------| 2

 Epsom |

 |

783C2, 783D2, |

 783E, 783F---| 3

 Lester- |

 Kilkenny |

 |

849B: |

 Urban land. |

 |

 Estherville--| 7

 |

860C: |

 Urban land. |

 |

 Hayden-------| 3

 |

875B, 875C----| 7

 Hawick- |

 Estherville |

 |

945C2, 945D2: |

 Lester-------| 3

 |

 Storden------| 8

 |
176 Soil Survey of

 Windbreak Suitability Groups--Continued

______________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Windbreak suitability group

 soil name | ______________________________________________________

 |

963C2, 963D2: |

 Timula-------| 3

 |

 Bold---------| 8

 |

1016----------| 10

 Udorthents |

 |

1058----------| 10

 Houghton and |

 Muskego |

 |

1080----------| 10

 Klossner, |

 Okoboji, and|

 Glencoe |

 |

1116F: |

 Brodale------| 10

 |

 Eyota--------| 5

 |

1286----------| 2K

 Prinsburg |

 |

1360----------| 2K

 Rushriver |

 |

1361----------| 1

 Le Sueur |

 |

1362B---------| 3

 Angus |

 |

1363----------| 2

 Dundas |

 |

1366----------| 2K, drained; 10, undrained

 Talcot |

 |

1367----------| 2

 Derrynane |

 |

1387A---------| 4

 Collinwood |

 |

1388B---------| 3

 Terril |

 |

1408B---------| 3

 Angus- |

 Kilkenny |

 |

1409A, 1409B--| 3

 Kenyon |

 |

1410B, 1410C--| 3

 Racine |

 |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 177

 Windbreak Suitability Groups--Continued

______________________________________________________

 Map symbol |

 and | Windbreak suitability group

 soil name | ______________________________________________________

 |

1411B: |

 Urban land. |

 |

 Hayden-------| 3

 |

 Estherville--| 7

 |

1413B---------| 1

 Littleton |

 |

1416C, 1437B--| 3

 Renova |

 |

1501----------| 2H

 Klossner |

 |

1831----------| 2

 Colo |

 |

1962----------| 2

 Mazaska-Rolfe|

 | ______________________________________________________
179

The soils of the survey area are rated in the table

“Recreational Development” according to limitations

that affect their suitability for recreation. The ratings

are based on restrictive soil features, such as

wetness, slope, and texture of the surface layer.

Susceptibility to flooding is considered. Not considered

in the ratings, but important in evaluating a site, are

the location and accessibility of the area, the size and

shape of the area and its scenic quality, the ability of

the soil to support vegetation, access to water,

potential water impoundment sites, and either access

to public sewer lines or the capacity of the soil to

absorb septic tank effluent. Soils subject to flooding

are limited, in varying degrees, for recreational uses

by the duration of flooding and the season when it

occurs. Onsite assessment of the height, duration,

intensity, and frequency of flooding is essential in

planning recreational facilities.

Camp areas are tracts of land used intensively as

sites for tents, trailers, and campers and for outdoor

activities that accompany such sites. These areas

require site preparation, such as shaping and leveling

the tent and parking areas, stabilizing roads and

intensively used areas, and installing sanitary facilities

and utility lines. Camp areas are subject to heavy foot

traffic and some vehicular traffic. The soils are rated on

the basis of soil properties that influence the ease of

developing camp areas and performance of the areas

after development. Also considered are the soil

properties that influence trafficability and promote the

growth of vegetation after heavy use.

Picnic areas are natural or landscaped tracts of

land that are subject to heavy foot traffic. Most

vehicular traffic is confined to access roads and

parking areas. The soils are rated on the basis of soil

properties that influence the cost of shaping the site,

trafficability, and the growth of vegetation after

development. The surface of picnic areas should

absorb rainfall readily, remain firm under heavy foot

traffic, and not be dusty when dry.

Playgrounds are areas used intensively for

baseball, football, or similar activities. These areas

require a nearly level soil that is free of stones and that

can withstand heavy foot traffic and maintain an

adequate cover of vegetation. The soils are rated on

the basis of soil properties that influence the cost of

shaping the site, trafficability, and the growth of

vegetation. Slope and stoniness are the main

concerns in developing playgrounds. The surface of

the playgrounds should absorb rainfall readily, remain

firm under heavy foot traffic, and not be dusty when

dry.

Paths and trails are areas used for hiking and

horseback riding. The areas should require little or no

cutting and filling during site preparation. The soils are

rated on the basis of soil properties that influence

trafficability and erodibility. Paths and trails should

remain firm under foot traffic and not be dusty when

dry.

Golf fairways are subject to heavy foot traffic and

some light vehicular traffic. Cutting or filling may be

required. The best soils for use as golf fairways are

firm when wet, are not dusty when dry, and are not

subject to prolonged flooding during the period of use.

They have moderate slopes and no stones or boulders

on the surface. The suitability of the soil for tees or

greens is not considered in rating the soils.

The interpretive ratings in this table help engineers,

planners, and others to understand how soil properties

influence recreational uses. Ratings for proposed uses

are given in terms of limitations. Only the most

restrictive features are listed. Other features may limit

a specific recreational use.

The degree of soil limitation is expressed as slight,

moderate, or severe.

Slight means that soil properties are favorable for

the rated use. The limitations are minor and can be

easily overcome. Good performance and low

maintenance are expected.

Moderate means that soil properties are moderately

favorable for the rated use. The limitations can be

overcome or modified by special planning, design, or

maintenance. During some part of the year, the

expected performance may be less desirable than that

of soils rated slight.

Severe means that soil properties are unfavorable

for the rated use. Examples of limitations are slope,

bedrock near the surface, flooding, and a seasonal

high water table. These limitations generally require

major soil reclamation, special design, or intensive

Recreation
180 Soil Survey of

maintenance. Overcoming the limitations generally is

difficult and costly.

The information in the table “Recreational

Development” can be supplemented by other

information in this survey, for example, interpretations

for dwellings without basements and for local roads

and streets in the table “Building Site Development”

and interpretations for septic tank absorption fields in

the table “Sanitary Facilities.”
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 181

Recreational Development

(The information in this table indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need

 for onsite investigation. See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an

 entry indicates that no rating is applicable)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

4D: | | | | |

 Renova-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

4E: | | | | |

 Renova-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

17: | | | | |

 Minneopa---------------|Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | flooding. | | small stones. | | droughty.

 | | | | |

24: | | | | |

 Kasson-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | |

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | |

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

39A: | | | | |

 Wadena-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | | |

41A: | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | small stones. | | droughty.

 | | | | |

41B: | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | slope, | | droughty.

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

44: | | | | |

 Ankeny-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | | |

74B: | | | | |

 Dickinson--------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

81B: | | | | |

 Boone------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Slight---------|Severe:

 | too acid. | too acid. | too acid. | | too acid,

 | | | | | droughty.

 | | | | |

81D: | | | | |

 Boone------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Slight---------|Severe:

 | too acid. | too acid. | slope, | | too acid,

 | | | too acid. | | droughty.

 | | | | |

81E: | | | | |

 Boone------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope, | slope, | slope, | slope. | slope,

 | too acid. | too acid. | too acid. | | too acid,

 | | | | | droughty.

 | | | | |

98: | | | | |

 Colo-------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | flooding, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | | |

 | | | | |
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 Recreational Development--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

99D2: | | | | |

 Racine-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

100A: | | | | |

 Copaston---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Slight---------|Severe:

 | depth to rock.| depth to rock.| depth to rock.| | depth to rock.

 | | | | |

102B: | | | | |

 Clarion----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

104B: | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

104C2: | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

104D2: | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

104E: | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

106C2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

106D2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

106E: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

109: | | | | |

 Cordova----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

113: | | | | |

 Webster----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

114: | | | | |

 Glencoe----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

130: | | | | |

 Nicollet---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | |

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

134: | | | | |

 Okoboji----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |
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 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

138B: | | | | |

 Lerdal-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | erodes easily.| wetness.

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | |

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

138C: | | | | |

 Lerdal-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | slope. | erodes easily.| slope,

 | slope, | slope, | | | wetness.

 | wetness. | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

176: | | | | |

 Garwin-----------------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

208: | | | | |

 Kato-------------------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

213B: | | | | |

 Klinger----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | |

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

219: | | | | |

 Rolfe------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

238B: | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | percs slowly. | percs slowly. | percs slowly, | |

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

238C2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | slope. | | slope.

 | slope. | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

238D2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

238E: | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

238F: | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

239: | | | | |

 Le Sueur---------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

253: | | | | |

 Maxcreek---------------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

256: | | | | |

 Mazaska----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |
184 Soil Survey of

 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

285A: | | | | |

 Port Byron-------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | | |

285B: | | | | |

 Port Byron-------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

301B: | | | | |

 Lindstrom--------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

301C: | | | | |

 Lindstrom--------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

307: | | | | |

 Sargeant---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

323: | | | | |

 Shields----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

376B: | | | | |

 Moland-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

377: | | | | |

 Merton-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | |

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

378: | | | | |

 Maxfield---------------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

382B: | | | | |

 Blooming---------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

382C2: | | | | |

 Blooming---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

392: | | | | |

 Biscay-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

408: | | | | |

 Faxon------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

411A: | | | | |

 Waukegan---------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | | |

411B: | | | | |

 Waukegan---------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

414: | | | | |

 Hamel------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |
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 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

463A: | | | | |

 Minneiska--------------|Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | flooding. | | flooding. | | flooding.

 | | | | |

484D: | | | | |

 Eyota------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

523: | | | | |

 Houghton---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

525: | | | | |

 Muskego----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

528B: | | | | |

 Klossner---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

529A: | | | | |

 Ripon------------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | | | area reclaim,

 | | | | | thin layer.

 | | | | |

529B: | | | | |

 Ripon------------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | area reclaim, | | area reclaim,

 | | | slope, | | thin layer.

 | | | thin layer. | |

 | | | | |

548: | | | | |

 Medo-------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

572: | | | | |

 Lowlein----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope, | |

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

611D: | | | | |

 Hawick-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Slight---------|Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

757: | | | | |

 Nerwoods---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

761: | | | | |

 Epsom------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | flooding, | ponding. | flooding, | ponding. | flooding,

 | ponding. | | ponding. | | ponding.

 | | | | |

764: | | | | |

 Klossner---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | flooding, | ponding. | flooding, | ponding. | flooding,

 | ponding. | | ponding. | | ponding.

 | | | | |
186 Soil Survey of

 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

783C2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | slope. | | slope.

 | slope. | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

783D2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

783E: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

783F: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

849B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | slope, | | droughty.

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

860C: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

875B: | | | | |

 Hawick-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | slope, | | droughty.

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | slope, | | droughty.

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

875C: | | | | |

 Hawick-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope,

 | | | | | droughty.

 | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope,

 | | | | | droughty.

 | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 187

 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

945C2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

 Storden----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

945D2: | | | | |

 Lester-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Storden----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

963C2: | | | | |

 Timula-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | erodes easily.| slope.

 | | | | |

 Bold-------------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | erodes easily.| slope.

 | | | | |

963D2: | | | | |

 Timula-----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | erodes easily.| slope.

 | | | | |

 Bold-------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | erodes easily.| slope.

 | | | | |

1013: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

1016: | | | | |

 Udorthents-------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

1030: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Udipsamments-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope, | slope, | slope, | too sandy. | slope.

 | too sandy. | too sandy. | too sandy. | |

 | | | | |

1058: | | | | |

 Houghton---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

 Muskego----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

1080: | | | | |

 Klossner---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus, | excess humus,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

 Okoboji----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

 Glencoe----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |
188 Soil Survey of

 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1116F: | | | | |

 Brodale----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope, | slope, | large stones, | slope, | slope,

 | small stones. | small stones. | slope, | small stones. | small stones,

 | | | small stones. | | droughty.

 | | | | |

 Eyota------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

1286: | | | | |

 Prinsburg--------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1360: | | | | |

 Rushriver--------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | flooding, | wetness. | flooding, | wetness. | flooding,

 | wetness. | | wetness. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1361: | | | | |

 Le Sueur---------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1362B: | | | | |

 Angus------------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1363: | | | | |

 Dundas-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1366: | | | | |

 Talcot-----------------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1367: | | | | |

 Derrynane--------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1387A: | | | | |

 Collinwood-------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | wetness. | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

1388B: | | | | |

 Terril-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1408B: | | | | |

 Angus------------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny---------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | percs slowly. | percs slowly. | percs slowly, | |

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1409A: | | | | |

 Kenyon-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | | |

1409B: | | | | |

 Kenyon-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 189

 Recreational Development--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Camp areas | Picnic areas | Playgrounds | Paths and | Golf fairways

 and soil name | | | | trails | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1410B: | | | | |

 Racine-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1410C: | | | | |

 Racine-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | | | slope, | | droughty.

 | | | small stones. | |

 | | | | |

1413B: | | | | |

 Littleton--------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | slope, | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | wetness. | |

 | | | | |

1416C: | | | | |

 Renova-----------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | | slope.

 | | | | |

1437B: | | | | |

 Renova-----------------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight.

 | | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1501: | | | | |

 Klossner---------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | |

1831: | | | | |

 Colo-------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | flooding, | wetness. | flooding, | wetness. | flooding,

 | wetness. | | wetness. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1962: | | | | |

 Mazaska----------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

 Rolfe------------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | | | | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
191

Soils affect the kind and amount of vegetation that

is available to wildlife as food and cover. They also

affect the construction of water impoundments. If food,

cover, or water is missing, inadequate, or inaccessible,

wildlife will be scarce or will not inhabit the area.

If the soils have potential for habitat development,

wildlife habitat can be created or improved by planting

appropriate vegetation, properly managing the existing

plant cover, and fostering the natural establishment of

desirable plants.

Elements of Wildlife Habitat

The elements of wildlife habitat (see the table

“Wildlife Habitat”) are as follows:

Grain and seed crops are domestic grains and

seed-producing herbaceous plants used by wildlife.

Examples are corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and

barley.

Grasses and legumes are domestic perennial

grasses and herbaceous legumes planted for wildlife

food and cover. Examples are bromegrass, timothy,

orchardgrass, clover, alfalfa, wheatgrass, and birdsfoot

trefoil.

Wild herbaceous plants are native or naturally

established grasses and forbs, including weeds, that

provide food and cover for wildlife. Examples are

bluestems, indiangrass, blueberry, goldenrod,

lambsquarters, dandelions, blackberry, ragweed,

wheatgrass, and nightshade.

The major soil properties affecting the growth of

grain and forage crops and wild herbaceous plants are

depth of the root zone, texture of the surface layer, the

amount of water available to plants, wetness, salinity,

and flooding. The length of the growing season also is

important.

Hardwood trees and woody understory produce

nuts or other fruit, buds, catkins, twigs, bark, and

foliage that wildlife eat. Examples are oak, poplar, box

elder, birch, maple, green ash, willow, and American

elm. Examples of fruit-producing shrubs that are

suitable for planting on soils that have good potential

for these plants are hawthorn, honeysuckle, American

plum, redosier dogwood, chokecherry, highbush

cranberry, elderberry, gooseberry, serviceberry, silver

buffaloberry, and crabapple.

Coniferous plants are cone-bearing trees, shrubs,

and ground cover that provide habitat or supply food in

the form of browse, seed, or fruit-like cones. Examples

are pine, spruce, cedar, and tamarack.

The major soil properties affecting the growth of

hardwood and coniferous trees and shrubs are depth

of the root zone, the amount of water available to

plants, and wetness.

Wetland plants are annual and perennial wild

herbaceous plants that grow on moist or wet sites.

Submerged or floating aquatic plants are excluded.

Wetland plants produce food or cover for wetland

wildlife. Examples of these plants are smartweeds,

wild millet, rushes, sedges, bulrushes, wild rice,

arrowhead, waterplantain, cattail, prairie cordgrass,

bluejoint grass, asters, and beggarticks.

The major soil properties affecting wetland plants

are texture of the surface layer, wetness, acidity or

alkalinity, and slope.

Shallow water areas have an average depth of less

than 5 feet. They are useful as habitat for some wildlife

species. They are naturally wet areas or are created

by dams, levees, or water-control measures in

marshes or streams. Examples are waterfowl feeding

areas, wildlife watering developments, beaver ponds,

and other wildlife ponds.

The major soil properties affecting shallow water

areas are depth to bedrock, wetness, surface

stoniness, slope, and permeability.

Kinds of Wildlife Habitat

Habitat for openland wildlife consists of cropland,

pasture, meadows, and areas that are overgrown with

grasses, herbs, and shrubs. These areas produce

grain and seed crops, grasses and legumes, and wild

herbaceous plants. The wildlife attracted to these

areas include Hungarian partridge, ring-necked

pheasant, bobwhite quail, sharp-tailed grouse,

meadowlark, field sparrow, killdeer, cottontail rabbit,

and red fox.

Habitat for woodland wildlife consists of areas of

Wildlife Habitat
192 Soil Survey of

hardwoods or conifers or a mixture of these and

associated grasses, legumes, and wild herbaceous

plants. The wildlife attracted to this habitat include wild

turkey, ruffed grouse, thrushes, woodpeckers, owls,

tree squirrels, porcupine, raccoon, white-tailed deer,

black bear, and moose.

Habitat for wetland wildlife consists of open, marshy

or swampy shallow water areas, bogs, or flood plains

that support water-tolerant plants. The wildlife attracted

to this habitat include ducks, geese, herons, bitterns,

rails, kingfishers, muskrat, otter, mink, and beaver.

Habitat for rangeland wildlife consists of areas of

shrubs and wild herbaceous plants. The wildlife

attracted to rangeland include antelope, deer, sage

grouse, and meadowlark.
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 193

Wildlife Habitat

(See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that no rating is

 applicable)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

4D: | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

4E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

17: | | | | | | | | | |

 Minneopa----------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Poor |Poor |Fair |Fair |Poor

 | | | | | | | | | |

24: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kasson------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

39A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Wadena------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

41A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

41B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

44: | | | | | | | | | |

 Ankeny------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

74B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Dickinson---------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

81B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-------------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

81D: | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-------------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

81E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-------------------|Very |Poor |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | poor. | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

98: | | | | | | | | | |

 Colo--------------------|Good |Fair |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

99D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Fair |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

100A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Copaston----------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Poor |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |
194 Soil Survey of

 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

102B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Clarion-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

104B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

104C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

104D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

104E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

106C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

106D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

106E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

109: | | | | | | | | | |

 Cordova-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

113: | | | | | | | | | |

 Webster-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

114: | | | | | | | | | |

 Glencoe-----------------|Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

130: | | | | | | | | | |

 Nicollet----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

134: | | | | | | | | | |

 Okoboji-----------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | poor. | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

138B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

138C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

176: | | | | | | | | | |

 Garwin------------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

208: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kato--------------------|Good |Fair |Fair |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 195

 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

213B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Klinger-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Fair.

 | | | | | | | | | |

219: | | | | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-------------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

238B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

238C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

238D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

238E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Poor |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

238F: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Poor |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

239: | | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

253: | | | | | | | | | |

 Maxcreek----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

256: | | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

285A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron--------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

285B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron--------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

301B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom---------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

301C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom---------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

307: | | | | | | | | | |

 Sargeant----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Fair.

 | | | | | | | | | |

323: | | | | | | | | | |

 Shields-----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair.

 | | | | | | | | | |

376B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Moland------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

377: | | | | | | | | | |

 Merton------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |
196 Soil Survey of

 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

378: | | | | | | | | | |

 Maxfield----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

382B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | poor. | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

382C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

392: | | | | | | | | | |

 Biscay------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

408: | | | | | | | | | |

 Faxon-------------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Poor |Poor |Good |Fair |Fair |Poor |Fair.

 | | | | | | | | | |

411A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

411B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

414: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hamel-------------------|Good |Good |Fair |Good |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

463A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Minneiska---------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

484D: | | | | | | | | | |

 Eyota-------------------|Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

523: | | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton----------------|Poor |Poor |Poor |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

525: | | | | | | | | | |

 Muskego-----------------|Good |Fair |Poor |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

528B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

529A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-------------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Good |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

529B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-------------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Good |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

548: | | | | | | | | | |

 Medo--------------------|Fair |Fair |Poor |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

572: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lowlein-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |
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 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

611D: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick------------------|Very |Very |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Very |Poor |Very

 | poor. | poor. | | | | poor. | poor. | poor. | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

757: | | | | | | | | | |

 Nerwoods----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Fair.

 | | | | | | | | | |

761: | | | | | | | | | |

 Epsom. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

764: | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |

783C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

783D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

783E: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Poor |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

783F: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Poor |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

849B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

860C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

875B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick------------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |
198 Soil Survey of

 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

875C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick------------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Poor |Poor |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

945C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Storden-----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

945D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Storden-----------------|Fair |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

963C2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Timula------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Bold--------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

963D2: | | | | | | | | | |

 Timula------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Bold--------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1013: | | | | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

1016: | | | | | | | | | |

 Udorthents--------------|Poor |Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Poor |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1030: | | | | | | | | | |

 Pits-Udipsamments. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

1058: | | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton----------------|Very |Poor |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Muskego-----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |

1080: | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Okoboji-----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Glencoe-----------------|Very |Very |Very |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good.

 | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | poor. | | | poor. | poor. |

 | | | | | | | | | |
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 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

1116F: | | | | | | | | | |

 Brodale-----------------|Poor |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Poor |Poor |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Eyota-------------------|Poor |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Fair |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1286: | | | | | | | | | |

 Prinsburg---------------|Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1360: | | | | | | | | | |

 Rushriver---------------|Poor |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1361: | | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1362B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1363: | | | | | | | | | |

 Dundas------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1366: | | | | | | | | | |

 Talcot------------------|Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1367: | | | | | | | | | |

 Derrynane---------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1387A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Collinwood--------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Fair |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1388B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Terril------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1408B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny----------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1409A: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1409B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1410B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1410C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1411B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Very |Very |Fair |Fair |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |
200

 Wildlife Habitat--Continued

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Potential for habitat elements |Potential as habitat for-- ___________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol | Grain | | Wild | | | | | Open- | Wood- |Wetland

 and soil name | and |Grasses|herba- | Hard- |Conif- |Wetland|Shallow| land | land | wild-

 | seed | and | ceous | wood | erous |plants | water | wild- | wild- | life

 | crops |legumes|plants | trees |plants | | areas | life | life | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | | | |

1413B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Littleton---------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1416C: | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova------------------|Fair |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1437B: | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova------------------|Good |Good |Good |Good |Good |Very |Very |Good |Good |Very

 | | | | | | poor. | poor. | | | poor.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1501: | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner----------------|Good |Poor |Poor |Poor |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Poor |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1831: | | | | | | | | | |

 Colo--------------------|Good |Fair |Good |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

1962: | | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska-----------------|Good |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good |Good |Good |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-------------------|Fair |Fair |Fair |Fair |Poor |Good |Good |Fair |Fair |Good.

 | | | | | | | | | | _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
201

This section provides information for planning land

uses related to urban development and to water

management. Soils are rated for various uses, and the

most limiting features are identified. Ratings are given

for building site development, sanitary facilities,

construction materials, and water management. The

ratings are based on observed performance of the

soils and on the estimated data and test data in the

“Soil Properties” section.

Information in this section is intended for land use

planning, for evaluating land use alternatives, and for

planning site investigations prior to design and

construction. The information, however, has limitations.

For example, estimates and other data generally apply

only to that part of the soil within a depth of 5 or 6 feet.

Because of the map scale, small areas of different

soils may be included within the mapped areas of a

specific soil.

The information is not site specific and does not

eliminate the need for onsite investigation of the soils

or for testing and analysis by personnel experienced in

the design and construction of engineering works.

Government ordinances and regulations that

restrict certain land uses or impose specific design

criteria were not considered in preparing the

information in this section. Local ordinances and

regulations should be considered in planning, in site

selection, and in design.

Soil properties, site features, and observed

performance were considered in determining the

ratings in this section. During the fieldwork for this soil

survey, determinations were made about grain-size

distribution, liquid limit, plasticity index, soil reaction,

depth to bedrock, hardness of bedrock within 5 or 6

feet of the surface, soil wetness, depth to a seasonal

high water table, slope, likelihood of flooding, natural

soil structure aggregation, and soil density. Data were

collected about kinds of clay minerals, mineralogy of

the sand and silt fractions, and the kinds of adsorbed

cations. Estimates were made for erodibility,

permeability, corrosivity, shrink-swell potential,

available water capacity, and other behavioral

characteristics affecting engineering uses.

This information can be used to evaluate the

potential of areas for residential, commercial,

industrial, and recreational uses; make preliminary

estimates of construction conditions; evaluate

alternative routes for roads, streets, highways,

pipelines, and underground cables; evaluate

alternative sites for sanitary landfills, septic tank

absorption fields, and sewage lagoons; plan detailed

onsite investigations of soils and geology; locate

potential sources of gravel, sand, earthfill, and topsoil;

plan drainage systems, irrigation systems, ponds,

terraces, and other structures for soil and water

conservation; and predict performance of proposed

small structures and pavements by comparing the

performance of existing similar structures on the same

or similar soils.

The information in the tables, along with the soil

maps, the soil descriptions, and other data provided in

this survey, can be used to make additional

interpretations.

Some of the terms used in this soil survey have a

special meaning in soil science and are defined in the

Glossary.

Building Site Development

The table “Building Site Development” shows the

degree and kind of soil limitations that affect shallow

excavations, dwellings with and without basements,

small commercial buildings, local roads and streets,

and lawns and landscaping. The limitations are

considered slight if soil properties and site features

generally are favorable for the indicated use and

limitations are minor and easily overcome; moderate if

soil properties or site features are not favorable for the

indicated use and special planning, design, or

maintenance is needed to overcome or minimize the

limitations; and severe if soil properties or site features

are so unfavorable or so difficult to overcome that

special design, significant increases in construction

costs, and possibly increased maintenance are

required. Special feasibility studies may be required

where the soil limitations are severe.

Shallow excavations are trenches or holes dug to a

maximum depth of 5 or 6 feet for basements, graves,

utility lines, open ditches, and other purposes. The

ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and

Engineering
202 Soil Survey of

observed performance of the soils. The ease of

digging, filling, and compacting is affected by the depth

to bedrock, a cemented pan, or a very firm dense

layer; stone content; soil texture; and slope. The time

of the year that excavations can be made is affected

by the depth to a seasonal high water table and the

susceptibility of the soil to flooding. The resistance of

the excavation walls or banks to sloughing or caving is

affected by soil texture and depth to the water table.

Dwellings and small commercial buildings are

structures built on shallow foundations on undisturbed

soil. The load limit is the same as that for single-family

dwellings no higher than three stories. Ratings are

made for small commercial buildings without

basements, for dwellings with basements, and for

dwellings without basements. The ratings are based

on soil properties, site features, and observed

performance of the soils. A high water table, flooding,

shrinking and swelling, and organic layers can cause

the movement of footings. A high water table, depth to

bedrock, large stones, and flooding affect the ease of

excavation and construction. Landscaping and grading

that require cuts and fills of more than 5 or 6 feet are

not considered.

Local roads and streets have an all-weather surface

and carry automobile and light truck traffic all year.

They have a subgrade of cut or fill soil material; a base

of gravel, crushed rock, or stabilized soil material; and

a flexible or rigid surface. Cuts and fills generally are

limited to less than 6 feet. The ratings are based on

soil properties, site features, and observed

performance of the soils. Depth to bedrock or to a

cemented pan, a high water table, flooding, large

stones, and slope affect the ease of excavating and

grading. Soil strength (as inferred from the engineering

classification of the soil), shrink-swell potential,

potential for frost action, and depth to a high water

table affect the traffic-supporting capacity.

Lawns and landscaping require soils on which turf

and ornamental trees and shrubs can be established

and maintained. The ratings are based on soil

properties, site features, and observed performance of

the soils. Soil reaction, a high water table, depth to

bedrock, the available water capacity in the upper 40

inches, and the content of salts affect plant growth.

Flooding, wetness, slope, stoniness, and the amount

of sand, clay, or organic matter in the surface layer

affect trafficability after vegetation is established.

Sanitary Facilities

The table “Sanitary Facilities” shows the degree and

the kind of soil limitations that affect septic tank

absorption fields, sewage lagoons, and sanitary

landfills. It also shows the suitability of the soils for use

as daily cover for landfill.

Soil properties are important in selecting sites for

sanitary facilities and in identifying limiting soil

properties and site features to be considered in

planning, design, and installation. Soil limitation ratings

of slight, moderate, or severe are given for septic tank

absorption fields, sewage lagoons, and trench and

area sanitary landfills. Soil suitability ratings of good,

fair, and poor are given for daily cover for landfill.

A rating of slight or good indicates that the soils

have no limitations or that the limitations can be easily

overcome. Good performance and low maintenance

can be expected. A rating of moderate or fair indicates

that the limitations should be recognized but generally

can be overcome by good management or special

design. A rating of severe or poor indicates that

overcoming the limitations is difficult or impractical.

Increased maintenance may be required.

Septic tank absorption fields are areas in which

subsurface systems of tile or perforated pipe distribute

effluent from a septic tank into the natural soil. The

centerline of the tile is assumed to be at a depth of 24

inches. Only the part of the soil between depths of 24

and 60 inches is considered in making the ratings. The

soil properties and site features considered are those

that affect the absorption of the effluent, those that

affect the construction and maintenance of the

system, and those that may affect public health.

The ratings are based on soil properties, site

features, and observed performance of the soils.

Permeability, a high water table, depth to bedrock, and

flooding affect absorption of the effluent. Large stones

and bedrock or a cemented pan interfere with

installation.

Unsatisfactory performance of septic tank

absorption fields, including excessively slow

absorption of effluent, surfacing of effluent, and hillside

seepage, can affect public health. Ground water can

be polluted if highly permeable sand and gravel or

fractured bedrock is less than 4 feet below the base of

the absorption field, if slope is excessive, or if the

water table is near the surface. There must be

unsaturated soil material beneath the absorption field

to filter the effluent effectively. Many local ordinances

require that this material be of a certain thickness.

Sewage lagoons are shallow ponds constructed to

hold sewage while aerobic bacteria decompose the

solid and liquid wastes. Lagoons should have a nearly

level floor surrounded by cut slopes or embankments

of compacted, relatively impervious soil material.

Aerobic lagoons generally are designed to hold the

sewage within a depth of 2 to 5 feet. Relatively

impervious soil material for the lagoon floor and sides
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is desirable to minimize seepage and contamination of

local ground water.

The table “Sanitary Facilities” gives ratings for the

natural soil that makes up the lagoon floor. The

surface layer and, generally, 1 or 2 feet of soil

material below the surface layer are excavated to

provide material for the embankments. The ratings

are based on soil properties, site features, and

observed performance of the soils. Considered in

the ratings are slope, permeability, a high water table,

depth to bedrock, flooding, large stones, and content

of organic matter.

Excessive seepage resulting from rapid

permeability in the soil or a water table that is high

enough to raise the level of sewage in the lagoon

causes a lagoon to function unsatisfactorily. Pollution

results if seepage is excessive or if floodwater

overtops the lagoon. A high content of organic matter

is detrimental to proper functioning of the lagoon

because it inhibits aerobic activity. Slope and bedrock

can cause construction problems, and large stones

can hinder compaction of the lagoon floor.

Trench sanitary landfill is an area where solid waste

is disposed of by placing refuse in successive layers in

an excavated trench. The waste is spread, compacted,

and covered daily with a thin layer of soil that is

excavated from the trench. When the trench is full, a

final cover of soil material at least 2 feet thick is placed

over the landfill. Soil properties that influence the risk

of pollution, the ease of excavation, trafficability, and

revegetation are the major considerations in rating the

soils.

Area sanitary landfill is an area where solid waste is

disposed of by placing refuse in successive layers on

the surface of the soil. The waste is spread,

compacted, and covered daily with a thin layer of soil

that is imported from a source away from the site. A

final cover of soil at least 2 feet thick is placed over the

completed landfill. Soil properties that influence

trafficability, revegetation, and the risk of pollution are

the main considerations in rating the soils for area

sanitary landfills.

Both types of landfill must be able to bear heavy

vehicular traffic. Both types involve a risk of groundwater pollution. The ratings in the table “Sanitary

Facilities” are based on soil properties, site features,

and observed performance of the soils. Permeability,

depth to bedrock, a high water table, slope, and

flooding affect both types of landfill. Texture, stones

and boulders, highly organic layers, soil reaction, and

content of salts affect trench landfills. Unless

otherwise stated, the ratings apply only to that part of

the soil within a depth of about 6 feet. For deeper

trenches, a limitation rated slight or moderate may not

be valid. Onsite investigation is needed.

Daily cover for landfill is the soil material that is

used to cover compacted solid waste in an area

sanitary landfill. The soil material is obtained offsite,

transported to the landfill, and spread over the waste.

The suitability of a soil for use as cover is based on

properties that affect workability and the ease of

digging, moving, and spreading the material over the

refuse daily during both wet and dry periods.

Soil texture, wetness, rock fragments, and slope

affect the ease of removing and spreading the material

during wet and dry periods. Loamy or silty soils that

are free of large stones or excess gravel are the best

cover for a landfill. Clayey soils are sticky or cloddy

and are difficult to spread; sandy soils are subject to

soil blowing.

After soil material has been removed, the soil

material remaining in the borrow area must be thick

enough over bedrock or the water table to permit

revegetation. The soil material used as the final cover

for a landfill should be suitable for plants. The surface

layer generally has the best workability, more organic

matter, and the best potential for plants. Material from

the surface layer should be stockpiled for use as the

final cover.

Waste Management

Soil properties are important when organic waste

is applied as fertilizer and wastewater is applied in

irrigated areas. They also are important when the

soil is used as a medium for the treatment and

disposal of the organic waste and wastewater.

Unfavorable soil properties can result in

environmental damage.

The use of organic waste and wastewater as

production resources results in energy and resource

conservation and minimizes the problems associated

with waste disposal. If disposal is the goal, applying a

maximum amount of the organic waste or the

wastewater to a minimal area holds costs to a

minimum and environmental damage is the main

hazard. If reuse is the goal, a minimum amount should

be applied to a maximum area and environmental

damage is unlikely.

Interpretations developed for waste management

may include ratings for manure- and food-processing

waste, municipal sewage sludge, use of wastewater

for irrigation, and treatment of wastewater by slow

rate, overland flow, and rapid infiltration processes.

Specific information regarding waste management

is available at the local office of the Natural Resources
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Conservation Service or the Cooperative Extension

Service.

Construction Materials

The table “Construction Materials” gives information

about the soils as a source of roadfill, sand, gravel,

and topsoil. The soils are rated good, fair, or poor as a

source of roadfill and topsoil. They are rated as a

probable or improbable source of sand and gravel.

Roadfill is soil material that is excavated in one

place and used in road embankments in another

place. In the table “Construction Materials,” the soils

are rated as a source of roadfill for low embankments,

generally less than 6 feet high and less exacting in

design than higher embankments.

The ratings are for the soil material below the

surface layer to a depth of 5 or 6 feet. It is assumed

that soil layers will be mixed during excavating and

spreading. Many soils have layers of contrasting

suitability within their profile. The table showing

engineering index properties provides detailed

information about each soil layer. This information can

help to determine the suitability of each layer for use

as roadfill. The performance of soil after it is stabilized

with lime or cement is not considered in the ratings.

The ratings are based on soil properties, site

features, and observed performance of the soils. The

thickness of suitable material is a major consideration.

The ease of excavation is affected by large stones, a

high water table, and slope. How well the soil performs

in place after it has been compacted and drained is

determined by its strength (as inferred from the

engineering classification of the soil) and shrink-swell

potential.

Soils rated good contain significant amounts of

sand or gravel, or both. They have at least 5 feet of

suitable material, a low shrink-swell potential, few

cobbles and stones, and slopes of 15 percent or less.

Depth to the water table is more than 3 feet. Soils

rated fair are more than 35 percent silt- and clay-sized

particles and have a plasticity index of less than 10.

They have a moderate shrink-swell potential, slopes of

15 to 25 percent, or many stones. Depth to the water

table is 1 to 3 feet. Soils rated poor have one or more

of the following characteristics: a plasticity index of

more than 10, a high shrink-swell potential, many

stones, or slopes of more than 25 percent. They are

wet and have a water table at a depth of less than 1

foot. They may have layers of suitable material, but the

material is less than 3 feet thick.

Sand and gravel are natural aggregates suitable for

commercial use with a minimum of processing. They

are used in many kinds of construction. Specifications

for each use vary widely. In the table “Construction

Materials,” only the probability of finding material in

suitable quantity in or below the soil is evaluated. The

suitability of the material for specific purposes is not

evaluated, nor are factors that affect excavation of the

material.

The properties used to evaluate the soil as a source

of sand or gravel are gradation of grain sizes (as

indicated by the engineering classification of the soil),

the thickness of suitable material, and the content of

rock fragments. Kinds of rock, acidity, and stratification

are given in the soil series descriptions. Gradation of

grain sizes is given in the table on engineering index

properties.

A soil rated as a probable source has a layer of

clean sand or gravel or a layer of sand or gravel that is

as much as 12 percent silty fines. This material must

be at least 3 feet thick and less than 50 percent, by

weight, large stones. All other soils are rated as an

improbable source. Fragments of soft bedrock, such

as shale and siltstone, are not considered to be sand

and gravel.

Topsoil is used to cover an area so that vegetation

can be established and maintained. The upper 40

inches of a soil is evaluated for use as topsoil. Also

evaluated is the reclamation potential of the borrow

area.

Plant growth is affected by toxic material and by

such properties as soil reaction, available water

capacity, and fertility. The ease of excavating, loading,

and spreading is affected by rock fragments, slope, a

water table, soil texture, and thickness of suitable

material. Reclamation of the borrow area is affected by

slope, a water table, rock fragments, bedrock, and

toxic material.

Soils rated good have friable, loamy material to a

depth of at least 40 inches. They are free of stones

and cobbles, have little or no gravel, and have slopes

of less than 8 percent. They are low in content of

soluble salts, are naturally fertile or respond well to

fertilizer, and are not so wet that excavation is difficult.

Soils rated fair are sandy soils, loamy soils that

have a relatively high content of clay, soils that have

only 20 to 40 inches of suitable material, soils that

have an appreciable amount of gravel, stones, or

soluble salts, or soils that have slopes of 8 to 15

percent. The soils are not so wet that excavation is

difficult.

Soils rated poor are very sandy or clayey, have less

than 20 inches of suitable material, have a large
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amount of gravel, stones, or soluble salts, have slopes

of more than 15 percent, or have a seasonal high

water table at or near the surface.

The surface layer of most soils generally is

preferred for topsoil because of its organic matter

content. Organic matter greatly increases the

absorption and retention of moisture and nutrients for

plant growth.

Water Management

The table “Water Management” gives information on

the soil properties and site features that affect water

management. The degree and kind of soil limitations

are given for pond reservoir areas; embankments,

dikes, and levees; and aquifer-fed excavated ponds.

The limitations are considered slight if soil properties

and site features generally are favorable for the

indicated use and limitations are minor and are easily

overcome; moderate if soil properties or site features

are not favorable for the indicated use and special

planning, design, or maintenance is needed to

overcome or minimize the limitations; and severe if soil

properties or site features are so unfavorable or so

difficult to overcome that special design, significant

increase in construction costs, and possibly increased

maintenance are required.

This table also gives for each soil the restrictive

features that affect drainage, irrigation, terraces and

diversions, and grassed waterways.

Pond reservoir areas hold water behind a dam or

embankment. Soils best suited to this use have low

seepage potential in the upper 60 inches. The

seepage potential is determined by the permeability of

the soil and the depth to fractured bedrock or other

permeable material. Excessive slope can affect the

storage capacity of the reservoir area.

Embankments, dikes, and levees are raised

structures of soil material, generally less than 20 feet

high, constructed to impound water or to protect land

against overflow. In the table “Water Management,” the

soils are rated as a source of material for embankment

fill. The ratings apply to the soil material below the

surface layer to a depth of about 5 feet. It is assumed

that soil layers will be uniformly mixed and compacted

during construction.

The ratings do not indicate the ability of the natural

soil to support an embankment. Soil properties to a

depth even more than the height of the embankment

can affect performance and safety of the embankment.

Generally, deeper onsite investigation is needed to

determine these properties.

Soil material in embankments must be resistant to

seepage, piping, and erosion and have favorable

compaction characteristics. Unfavorable features

include less than 5 feet of suitable material and a high

content of stones or boulders, organic matter, or salts

or sodium. A high water table affects the amount of

usable material. It also affects trafficability.

Aquifer-fed excavated ponds are pits or dugouts

that extend to a ground-water aquifer or to a depth

below a permanent water table. Excluded are ponds

that are fed only by surface runoff and embankment

ponds that impound water 3 feet or more above the

original surface. Excavated ponds are affected by

depth to a permanent water table, permeability of the

aquifer, and quality of the water as inferred from the

salinity of the soil. Depth to bedrock and the content of

large stones affect the ease of excavation.

Drainage is the removal of excess surface and

subsurface water from the soil. How easily and

effectively the soil is drained depends on the depth to

bedrock or to other layers that affect the rate of water

movement; permeability; depth to a high water table or

depth of standing water if the soil is subject to ponding;

slope; susceptibility to flooding; subsidence of organic

layers; and the potential for frost action. Excavating

and grading and the stability of ditchbanks are affected

by depth to bedrock, large stones, slope, and the

hazard of cutbanks caving. The productivity of the soil

after drainage is adversely affected by extreme acidity

or by toxic substances in the root zone, such as salts.

Availability of drainage outlets is not considered in the

ratings.

Irrigation is the controlled application of water to

supplement rainfall and support plant growth. The

design and management of an irrigation system are

affected by depth to the water table, the need for

drainage, flooding, available water capacity, intake

rate, permeability, erosion hazard, and slope. The

construction of a system is affected by large stones

and depth to bedrock. The performance of a system is

affected by the depth of the root zone, the amount of

salts, and soil reaction.

Terraces and diversions are embankments or a

combination of channels and ridges constructed

across a slope to control erosion and conserve

moisture by intercepting runoff.

Slope, wetness, large stones, and depth to bedrock

affect the construction of terraces and diversions. A

restricted rooting depth, a severe hazard of wind

erosion or water erosion, an excessively coarse

texture, and restricted permeability adversely affect

maintenance.
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Grassed waterways are natural or constructed

channels, generally broad and shallow, that conduct

surface water to outlets at a nonerosive velocity. Large

stones, wetness, slope, and depth to bedrock affect

the construction of grassed waterways. A hazard of

wind erosion, low available water capacity, restricted

rooting depth, toxic substances such as salts, and

restricted permeability adversely affect the growth and

maintenance of the grass after construction.
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(The information in this table indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite

 investigation. See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that no

 rating is applicable)

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 Map symbol | Shallow | Dwellings | Dwellings | Small | Local roads | Lawns and

 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

4D: | | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | | |

4E: | | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | | |

17: | | | | | |

 Minneopa--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| flooding. | flooding. | flooding. | flooding, | droughty.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

24: | | | | | |

 Kasson----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | frost action. |

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | |

 | | | | | |

39A: | | | | | |

 Wadena----------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | |

 | | | | | |

41A: | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

41B: | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | slope. | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

44: | | | | | |

 Ankeny----------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

74B: | | | | | |

 Dickinson-------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

81B: | | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Severe:

 | cutbanks cave.| | depth to rock.| | | too acid,

 | | | | | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

81D: | | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave.| slope. | depth to rock,| slope. | slope. | too acid,

 | | | slope. | | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

81E: | | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | too acid,

 | slope. | | | | | droughty,

 | | | | | | slope.

 | | | | | |
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 Map symbol | Shallow | Dwellings | Dwellings | Small | Local roads | Lawns and

 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

98: | | | | | |

 Colo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | low strength, | wetness.

 | | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness, |

 | | | | | flooding. |

 | | | | | |

99D2: | | | | | |

 Racine----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | | |

100A: | | | | | |

 Copaston--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | depth to rock.| depth to rock.| depth to rock.| depth to rock.| depth to rock.| depth to rock.

 | | | | | |

102B: | | | | | |

 Clarion---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | wetness. | | wetness. | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

104B: | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell, | low strength. |

 | | | | slope. | |

 | | | | | |

104C2: | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | slope. | | | |

 | | | | | |

104D2: | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

104E: | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

106C2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | slope. | | | |

 | | | | | |

106D2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

106E: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

109: | | | | | |

 Cordova---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | wetness, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |
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 Map symbol | Shallow | Dwellings | Dwellings | Small | Local roads | Lawns and

 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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113: | | | | | |

 Webster---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | wetness, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

114: | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | low strength, | ponding.

 | ponding. | low strength. | | low strength. | ponding, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

130: | | | | | |

 Nicollet--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | low strength, |

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

134: | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | shrink-swell, | ponding.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | ponding. |

 | | | | | |

138B: | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | | shrink-swell. | | low strength. |

 | | | | | |

138C: | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | shrink-swell, | wetness,

 | | | shrink-swell. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | | | | |

176: | | | | | |

 Garwin----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

208: | | | | | |

 Kato------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave,| wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | wetness. | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

213B: | | | | | |

 Klinger---------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | low strength, |

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

219: | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | shrink-swell, | ponding.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | ponding. |

 | | | | | |

238B: | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | too clayey, | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | low strength. |

 | wetness. | | shrink-swell. | slope. | |

 | | | | | |
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 Map symbol | Shallow | Dwellings | Dwellings | Small | Local roads | Lawns and

 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

238C2: | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | too clayey, | shrink-swell, | wetness, | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | wetness, | slope. | slope, | | |

 | slope. | | shrink-swell. | | |

 | | | | | |

238D2: | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

238E: | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

238F: | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

239: | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | shrink-swell. | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

253: | | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

256: | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | wetness. |

 | | | | | |

285A: | | | | | |

 Port Byron------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Severe: |Slight.

 | | | | | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

285B: | | | | | |

 Port Byron------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | | | | slope. | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

301B: | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | | | | slope. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

301C: | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | frost action. | slope.

 | | | | | |

307: | | | | | |

 Sargeant--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | wetness, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

323: | | | | | |

 Shields---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | wetness. |

 | | | | | |

376B: | | | | | |

 Moland----------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

377: | | | | | |

 Merton----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

378: | | | | | |

 Maxfield--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

382B: | | | | | |

 Blooming--------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell, | shrink-swell, |

 | | | | slope. | low strength. |

 | | | | | |

382C2: | | | | | |

 Blooming--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope, | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope.

 | | slope. | shrink-swell. | | low strength, |

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

392: | | | | | |

 Biscay----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | wetness. | | | | wetness. |

 | | | | | |

408: | | | | | |

 Faxon-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | depth to rock,| wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness.

 | wetness. | | depth to rock.| | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

411A: | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Severe: |Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | low strength. |

 | | | | | |

411B: | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | | slope. | low strength. |

 | | | | | |

414: | | | | | |

 Hamel-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | wetness, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

463A: | | | | | |

 Minneiska-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| flooding. | flooding. | flooding. | flooding. | flooding.

 | | | | | |

484D: | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | | |

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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

523: | | | | | |

 Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | excess humus,

 | excess humus. | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | ponding.

 | | low strength. | low strength. | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

525: | | | | | |

 Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding, | excess humus.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

528B: | | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | wetness,

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | excess humus.

 | | low strength. | | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

529A: | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | depth to rock.| shrink-swell, | depth to rock.| shrink-swell, | low strength, | thin layer,

 | | depth to rock.| | depth to rock.| frost action. | area reclaim.

 | | | | | |

529B: | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | depth to rock.| shrink-swell, | depth to rock.| shrink-swell, | low strength, | thin layer,

 | | depth to rock.| | slope, | frost action. | area reclaim.

 | | | | depth to rock.| |

 | | | | | |

548: | | | | | |

 Medo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | excess humus, | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, | excess humus.

 | ponding. | low strength. | | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

572: | | | | | |

 Lowlein---------|Severe: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | cutbanks cave.| | wetness. | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

611D: | | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

757: | | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | low strength, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell, | frost action. |

 | | | | slope. | |

 | | | | | |

761: | | | | | |

 Epsom-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | low strength, | ponding,

 | | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding, | flooding.

 | | | | | flooding. |

 | | | | | |

764: | | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | ponding. | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | low strength, | flooding,

 | | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | excess humus.

 | | | | | |
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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

783C2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | slope. | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | too clayey, | shrink-swell, | wetness, | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | wetness, | slope. | slope, | | |

 | slope. | | shrink-swell. | | |

 | | | | | |

783D2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

783E: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

783F: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

849B: | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

860C: | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | slope. | | | |

 | | | | | |

875B: | | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | slope. | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | slope. | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

875C: | | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | droughty,

 | | | | | | slope.

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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

875C: | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | droughty,

 | | | | | | slope.

 | | | | | |

945C2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope. | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | | slope. | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Storden---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope, | slope. | shrink-swell, | slope.

 | | slope. | shrink-swell. | | low strength, |

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

945D2: | | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | low strength, | slope.

 | | | | | slope. |

 | | | | | |

 Storden---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | | |

963C2: | | | | | |

 Timula----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | frost action. | slope.

 | slope. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Bold------------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | frost action. | slope.

 | | | | | |

963D2: | | | | | |

 Timula----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope, | slope.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

 Bold------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope, | slope.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1013: | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | |

 | | | | | |

1016: | | | | | |

 Udorthents------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | | |

1030: | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Udipsamments----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

1058: | | | | | |

 Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | excess humus.

 | | low strength. | low strength. | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |
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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

1058: | | | | | |

 Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, | excess humus.

 | | low strength. | | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1080: | | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding,

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | low strength, | excess humus.

 | | | | | ponding. |

 | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | shrink-swell, | ponding.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | ponding. |

 | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | low strength, | ponding.

 | ponding. | low strength. | | low strength. | ponding, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1116F: | | | | | |

 Brodale---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | small stones,

 | | | | | | droughty,

 | | | | | | slope.

 | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

1286: | | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | wetness, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1360: | | | | | |

 Rushriver-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | cutbanks cave,| flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | wetness, | wetness,

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | flooding, | flooding.

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1361: | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | shrink-swell. | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1362B: | | | | | |

 Angus-----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | low strength. |

 | | | shrink-swell. | | |

 | | | | | |

1363: | | | | | |

 Dundas----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | low strength, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1366: | | | | | |

 Talcot----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave,| wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | wetness. | | | | frost action. |

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 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

1367: | | | | | |

 Derrynane-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | wetness. |

 | | | | | |

1387A: | | | | | |

 Collinwood------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | | shrink-swell. | | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1388B: | | | | | |

 Terril----------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | | wetness. | slope. | low strength. |

 | | | | | |

1408B: | | | | | |

 Angus-----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | wetness. | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell. | low strength. |

 | | | shrink-swell. | | |

 | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | too clayey, | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | low strength. |

 | wetness. | | shrink-swell. | slope. | |

 | | | | | |

1409A: | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight.

 | wetness. | | wetness. | | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1409B: | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight.

 | wetness. | | wetness. | slope. | low strength, |

 | | | | | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1410B: | | | | | |

 Racine----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | dense layer, | shrink-swell. | wetness, | shrink-swell, | low strength. |

 | wetness. | | shrink-swell. | slope. | |

 | | | | | |

1410C: | | | | | |

 Racine----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | dense layer, | shrink-swell, | wetness, | slope. | low strength. | slope.

 | wetness, | slope. | slope, | | |

 | slope. | | shrink-swell. | | |

 | | | | | |

1411B: | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | |

 | | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Slight.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell, | low strength. |

 | | | | slope. | |

 | | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Slight---------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate:

 | cutbanks cave.| | | slope. | | droughty.

 | | | | | |

1413B: | | | | | |

 Littleton-------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | low strength, | wetness.

 | | | | | frost action. |

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 | | | | | |

 Map symbol | Shallow | Dwellings | Dwellings | Small | Local roads | Lawns and

 and soil name | excavations | without | with | commercial | and streets | landscaping

 | | basements | basements | buildings | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | |

1416C: | | | | | |

 Renova----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate:

 | dense layer, | slope. | wetness, | slope. | slope, | slope.

 | wetness, | | slope. | | frost action. |

 | slope. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

1437B: | | | | | |

 Renova----------|Moderate: |Slight---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight.

 | dense layer, | | wetness. | slope. | frost action. |

 | wetness. | | | | |

 | | | | | |

1501: | | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | excess humus, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | subsides, | ponding.

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding, |

 | | low strength. | | low strength. | frost action. |

 | | | | | |

1831: | | | | | |

 Colo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | low strength, | wetness,

 | | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness, | flooding.

 | | | | | flooding. |

 | | | | | |

1962: | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | wetness. | wetness, | wetness, | wetness, | shrink-swell, | wetness.

 | | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | wetness. |

 | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe:

 | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | shrink-swell, | ponding.

 | | shrink-swell. | | shrink-swell. | low strength, |

 | | | | | ponding. |

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218 Soil Survey of

Sanitary Facilities

(The information in this table indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite

 investigation. See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that no

 rating is applicable)

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

4D: | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

4E: | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

17: | | | | |

 Minneopa--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | poor filter. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too sandy.

 | | | | |

24: | | | | |

 Kasson----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | |

39A: | | | | |

 Wadena----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

41A: | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

41B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

44: | | | | |

 Ankeny----------|Slight------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | | seepage. | seepage. | seepage. | thin layer.

 | | | | |

74B: | | | | |

 Dickinson-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy.

 | | | | |

81B: | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | depth to rock, | seepage, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock,

 | poor filter. | depth to rock. | seepage. | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | | | too sandy.

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 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

81D: | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | depth to rock, | seepage, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock,

 | poor filter. | depth to rock, | seepage. | seepage. | seepage,

 | | slope. | | | too sandy.

 | | | | |

81E: | | | | |

 Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | depth to rock, | seepage, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock,

 | poor filter, | depth to rock, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | too sandy.

 | | | | |

98: | | | | |

 Colo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | hard to pack,

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

99D2: | | | | |

 Racine----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

100A: | | | | |

 Copaston--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | depth to rock. | seepage, | depth to rock, | depth to rock. | depth to rock.

 | | depth to rock. | seepage. | |

 | | | | |

102B: | | | | |

 Clarion---------|Slight------------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | | seepage, | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey.

 | | slope, | | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

104B: | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Slight------------|Good.

 | percs slowly. | seepage, | | |

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

104C2: | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

104D2: | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

104E: | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

106C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope, | slope. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | too clayey. | | slope.

 | | | | |

106D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

106E: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |
220 Soil Survey of

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

109: | | | | |

 Cordova---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | |

113: | | | | |

 Webster---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

114: | | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | hard to pack,

 | percs slowly. | | excess humus. | | ponding.

 | | | | |

130: | | | | |

 Nicollet--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

134: | | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | ponding.

 | | | | |

138B: | | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack.

 | | | | |

138C: | | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope. | wetness, | wetness, | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | slope. | hard to pack.

 | | | | |

176: | | | | |

 Garwin----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | hard to pack,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

208: | | | | |

 Kato------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | poor filter. | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too sandy,

 | | | too sandy. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

213B: | | | | |

 Klinger---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

219: | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | |

238B: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | wetness.

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 221

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

238C2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | slope, | wetness, | wetness, | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | wetness. | slope, | slope. | slope,

 | | | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

238D2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

238E: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

238F: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

239: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

253: | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

256: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

285A: | | | | |

 Port Byron------|Slight------------|Moderate: |Slight------------|Slight------------|Good.

 | | seepage. | | |

 | | | | |

285B: | | | | |

 Port Byron------|Slight------------|Moderate: |Slight------------|Slight------------|Good.

 | | seepage, | | |

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

301B: | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Slight------------|Good.

 | percs slowly. | seepage, | | |

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

301C: | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

307: | | | | |

 Sargeant--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | |
222 Soil Survey of

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

323: | | | | |

 Shields---------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage, | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | excess humus. | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

376B: | | | | |

 Moland----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Fair:

 | percs slowly. | seepage, | too clayey. | | too clayey.

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

377: | | | | |

 Merton----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

378: | | | | |

 Maxfield--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

382B: | | | | |

 Blooming--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Fair:

 | percs slowly. | seepage, | too clayey. | | too clayey.

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |

382C2: | | | | |

 Blooming--------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope, | slope. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | too clayey. | | slope.

 | | | | |

392: | | | | |

 Biscay----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | poor filter. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

408: | | | | |

 Faxon-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | depth to rock,

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

411A: | | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy.

 | | | | |

411B: | | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy.

 | | | | |

414: | | | | |

 Hamel-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | hard to pack,

 | percs slowly. | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

463A: | | | | |

 Minneiska-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | flooding, | seepage, | flooding, | flooding, | too sandy.

 | wetness. | flooding, | depth to rock, | seepage, |

 | | wetness. | seepage. | wetness. |

 | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 223

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

484D: | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | slope.

 | | slope. | slope. | slope. |

 | | | | |

523: | | | | |

 Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | seepage, | ponding, | ponding,

 | ponding, | ponding, | ponding, | seepage. | excess humus.

 | percs slowly. | excess humus. | excess humus. | |

 | | | | |

525: | | | | |

 Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | ponding, | seepage, | hard to pack,

 | ponding. | excess humus, | excess humus. | ponding. | ponding.

 | | ponding. | | |

 | | | | |

528B: | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | wetness, | seepage, | wetness,

 | wetness, | excess humus. | excess humus. | wetness. | excess humus.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | |

529A: | | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Poor:

 | thin layer, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | seepage. | area reclaim,

 | seepage. | seepage. | seepage. | | thin layer.

 | | | | |

529B: | | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Poor:

 | thin layer, | depth to rock, | depth to rock, | seepage. | area reclaim,

 | seepage. | seepage. | seepage. | | thin layer.

 | | | | |

548: | | | | |

 Medo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | ponding, | excess humus, | ponding, | ponding. | too sandy,

 | percs slowly. | ponding. | too sandy. | | ponding.

 | | | | |

572: | | | | |

 Lowlein---------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness, | seepage, | wetness, | seepage. | too clayey,

 | poor filter. | wetness. | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

611D: | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | slope. | slope. | slope, | slope. | too sandy,

 | | | too sandy. | | small stones.

 | | | | |

757: | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

761: | | | | |

 Epsom-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | ponding.

 | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. |

 | | | | |
224 Soil Survey of

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

764: | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | flooding, | flooding, | hard to pack,

 | flooding, | flooding, | ponding. | seepage, | ponding.

 | ponding. | excess humus. | | ponding. |

 | | | | |

783C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope, | slope. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | too clayey. | | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | slope, | wetness, | wetness, | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | wetness. | slope, | slope. | slope,

 | | | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

783D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

783E: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

783F: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | slope, | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly, | wetness. | | |

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

849B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

860C: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

875B: | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 225

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

875B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

875C: | | | | |

 Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage, | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | slope. | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage, | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | slope. | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

945C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope, | slope. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | too clayey. | | slope.

 | | | | |

 Storden---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope, | slope. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | too clayey. | | slope.

 | | | | |

945D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Storden---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

963C2: | | | | |

 Timula----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | percs slowly, | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | slope. | | | |

 | | | | |

 Bold------------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

963D2: | | | | |

 Timula----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

 Bold------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope. | slope.

 | | | | |

1013: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

1016: | | | | |

 Udorthents------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | percs slowly. | seepage. | seepage. | seepage. | thin layer.

 | | | | |

1030: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Udipsamments----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | slope. | slope. | slope, | slope. | too sandy,

 | | | too sandy. | | slope.

 | | | | |
226 Soil Survey of

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1058: | | | | |

 Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | ponding,

 | ponding, | excess humus, | ponding, | ponding. | excess humus.

 | percs slowly. | ponding. | excess humus. | |

 | | | | |

 Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | ponding, | seepage, | hard to pack,

 | ponding, | excess humus, | excess humus. | ponding. | ponding.

 | percs slowly. | ponding. | | |

 | | | | |

1080: | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | ponding. | seepage, | ponding.

 | ponding, | excess humus, | | ponding. |

 | percs slowly. | ponding. | | |

 | | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | ponding.

 | | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding, | ponding. | hard to pack,

 | percs slowly. | | excess humus. | | ponding.

 | | | | |

1116F: | | | | |

 Brodale---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | seepage, | depth to rock, | seepage, | small stones,

 | | slope, | seepage, | slope. | slope.

 | | large stones. | slope. | |

 | | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | slope. | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | slope.

 | | slope. | slope. | slope. |

 | | | | |

1286: | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1360: | | | | |

 Rushriver-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | flooding, | seepage, | flooding, | flooding, | wetness.

 | wetness. | flooding, | seepage, | seepage, |

 | | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. |

 | | | | |

1361: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | seepage, | seepage, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | wetness. | wetness. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1362B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness. | seepage, | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey.

 | | slope, | | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

1363: | | | | |

 Dundas----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness. | seepage, | seepage, | wetness. | hard to pack.

 | | wetness. | wetness. | |

 | | | | |
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 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1366: | | | | |

 Talcot----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage, | seepage,

 | poor filter. | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too sandy,

 | | | too sandy. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1367: | | | | |

 Derrynane-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1387A: | | | | |

 Collinwood------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Poor:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack.

 | | | | |

1388B: | | | | |

 Terril----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness. | seepage, | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey.

 | | slope, | | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

1408B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness. | seepage, | wetness. | wetness. | too clayey.

 | | slope, | | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1409A: | | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1409B: | | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | | | too clayey. | | wetness.

 | | | | |

1410B: | | | | |

 Racine----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Good.

 | wetness, | seepage, | wetness. | |

 | percs slowly. | slope, | | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

1410C: | | | | |

 Racine----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | slope. | wetness, | slope. | slope.

 | percs slowly. | | slope. | |

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Slight------------|Good.

 | percs slowly. | seepage, | | |

 | | slope. | | |

 | | | | |
228 Soil Survey of

 Sanitary Facilities--Continued

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 | | | | |

 Map symbol | Septic tank | Sewage lagoon | Trench | Area | Daily cover

 and soil name | absorption | areas | sanitary | sanitary | for landfill

 | fields | | landfill | landfill | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | poor filter. | seepage. | seepage, | seepage. | seepage,

 | | | too sandy. | | too sandy,

 | | | | | small stones.

 | | | | |

1413B: | | | | |

 Littleton-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Fair:

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1416C: | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Fair:

 | wetness, | slope. | wetness, | slope. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | slope, | | slope.

 | | | too clayey. | |

 | | | | |

1437B: | | | | |

 Renova----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Slight------------|Fair:

 | wetness, | seepage, | wetness, | | too clayey.

 | percs slowly. | slope, | too clayey. | |

 | | wetness. | | |

 | | | | |

1501: | | | | |

 Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | subsides, | seepage, | ponding, | seepage, | ponding,

 | ponding, | excess humus, | excess humus. | ponding. | excess humus.

 | percs slowly. | ponding. | | |

 | | | | |

1831: | | | | |

 Colo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | flooding, | hard to pack,

 | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness. | wetness.

 | | | | |

1962: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | wetness, | seepage. | wetness, | wetness. | too clayey,

 | percs slowly. | | too clayey. | | hard to pack,

 | | | | | wetness.

 | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Poor:

 | ponding, | ponding. | ponding. | ponding. | ponding.

 | percs slowly. | | | |

 | | | | | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 229

Construction Materials

(The information in this table indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite

 investigation. See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that no

 rating is applicable)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

4D: | | | |

 Renova----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

4E: | | | |

 Renova----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

17: | | | |

 Minneopa--------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Improbable: |Poor:

 | | | too sandy. | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

24: | | | |

 Kasson----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength, | | | small stones.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

39A: | | | |

 Wadena----------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

41A: | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

41B: | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

44: | | | |

 Ankeny----------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Improbable: |Fair:

 | | | too sandy. | large stones.

 | | | |

74B: | | | |

 Dickinson-------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Improbable: |Fair:

 | | | too sandy. | thin layer.

 | | | |

81B: | | | |

 Boone-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | depth to rock. | thin layer. | thin layer. | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

81D: | | | |

 Boone-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | depth to rock. | thin layer. | thin layer. | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |
230 Soil Survey of

 Construction Materials--Continued

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 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

81E: | | | |

 Boone-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | depth to rock. | thin layer. | thin layer. | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

98: | | | |

 Colo------------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

99D2: | | | |

 Racine----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

100A: | | | |

 Copaston--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | depth to rock. | excess fines. | excess fines. | depth to rock,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

102B: | | | |

 Clarion---------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | | | |

104B: | | | |

 Hayden----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

104C2: | | | |

 Hayden----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

104D2: | | | |

 Hayden----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

104E: | | | |

 Hayden----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

106C2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

106D2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

106E: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

109: | | | |

 Cordova---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | | | |
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 Construction Materials--Continued

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 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

113: | | | |

 Webster---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | | | |

114: | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | | | |

130: | | | |

 Nicollet--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | | | |

134: | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength, | | | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

138B: | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

138C: | | | |

 Lerdal----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

176: | | | |

 Garwin----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | | | |

208: | | | |

 Kato------------|Fair: |Probable---------------|Improbable: |Fair:

 | wetness. | | too sandy. | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim,

 | | | | thin layer.

 | | | |

213B: | | | |

 Klinger---------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

219: | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | thin layer,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

238B: | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

238C2: | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

238D2: | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

238E: | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |
232 Soil Survey of

 Construction Materials--Continued

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 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

238F: | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | | slope.

 | | | |

239: | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | low strength, | | |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

253: | | | |

 Maxcreek--------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | low strength, | | |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

256: | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

285A: | | | |

 Port Byron------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | | | |

285B: | | | |

 Port Byron------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | | | |

301B: | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | | | |

301C: | | | |

 Lindstrom-------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

307: | | | |

 Sargeant--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | | | |

323: | | | |

 Shields---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength, | | | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

376B: | | | |

 Moland----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | | | |

377: | | | |

 Merton----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | | | |

378: | | | |

 Maxfield--------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |
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 Construction Materials--Continued

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

382B: | | | |

 Blooming--------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

382C2: | | | |

 Blooming--------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

392: | | | |

 Biscay----------|Poor: |Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | wetness. | | | area reclaim,

 | | | | wetness.

 | | | |

408: | | | |

 Faxon-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | depth to rock, | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

411A: | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Improbable: |Fair:

 | | | too sandy. | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

411B: | | | |

 Waukegan--------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Improbable: |Fair:

 | | | too sandy. | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

414: | | | |

 Hamel-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

463A: | | | |

 Minneiska-------|Fair: |Probable---------------|Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | | too sandy. | too sandy.

 | | | |

484D: | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

523: | | | |

 Houghton--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness, | excess humus. | excess humus. | wetness,

 | low strength. | | | excess humus.

 | | | |

525: | | | |

 Muskego---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness, | excess fines. | excess fines. | excess humus,

 | low strength. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

528B: | | | |

 Klossner--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | thin layer, | excess humus. | excess humus. | excess humus,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

529A: | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | area reclaim, | excess fines. | excess fines. | area reclaim,

 | low strength. | | | too clayey,

 | | | | thin layer.

 | | | |
234 Soil Survey of

 Construction Materials--Continued

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

 Map symbol | Roadfill | Sand | Gravel | Topsoil

 and soil name | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | |

529B: | | | |

 Ripon-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | area reclaim, | excess fines. | excess fines. | area reclaim,

 | low strength. | | | too clayey,

 | | | | thin layer.

 | | | |

548: | | | |

 Medo------------|Poor: |Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | wetness. | | | excess humus,

 | | | | wetness.

 | | | |

572: | | | |

 Lowlein---------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones,

 | wetness. | | | thin layer.

 | | | |

611D: | | | |

 Hawick----------|Fair: |Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | slope. | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

757: | | | |

 Nerwoods--------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | low strength, | | |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

761: | | | |

 Epsom-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | | | |

764: | | | |

 Klossner--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | excess humus,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

783C2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

783D2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

783E: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | slope.

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783F: | | | |

 Lester----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | slope. | | | slope.

 | | | |

849B: | | | |

 Urban land. | | | |

 | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

860C: | | | |

 Urban land. | | | |

 | | | |

 Hayden----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

875B: | | | |

 Hawick----------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

875C: | | | |

 Hawick----------|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

945C2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

 Storden---------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength. | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

945D2: | | | |

 Lester----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

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945D2: | | | |

 Storden---------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | low strength, | | |

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

963C2: | | | |

 Timula----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

 Bold------------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

963D2: | | | |

 Timula----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

 Bold------------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | slope. | | |

 | | | |

1013: | | | |

 Pits. | | | |

 | | | |

1016: | | | |

 Udorthents------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | thin layer.

 | | | |

1030: | | | |

 Pits. | | | |

 | | | |

 Udipsamments----|Fair: |Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | slope. | | | too sandy,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

1058: | | | |

 Houghton--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess humus. | excess humus. | excess humus,

 | | | | wetness.

 | | | |

 Muskego---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess fines. | excess fines. | excess humus,

 | | | | wetness.

 | | | |

1080: | | | |

 Klossner--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | excess humus,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

 Okoboji---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength, | | | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

 Glencoe---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1116F: | | | |

 Brodale---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim,

 | | | | slope.

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1116F: | | | |

 Eyota-----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | slope. | excess fines. | excess fines. | slope.

 | | | |

1286: | | | |

 Prinsburg-------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1360: | | | |

 Rushriver-------|Poor: |Probable---------------|Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | | too sandy. | wetness.

 | | | |

1361: | | | |

 Le Sueur--------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1362B: | | | |

 Angus-----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

1363: | | | |

 Dundas----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | wetness. | | | small stones.

 | | | |

1366: | | | |

 Talcot----------|Fair: |Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Fair:

 | wetness. | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim,

 | | | | thin layer.

 | | | |

1367: | | | |

 Derrynane-------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

 | | | |

1387A: | | | |

 Collinwood------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | low strength. | | |

 | | | |

1388B: | | | |

 Terril----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | | | |

1408B: | | | |

 Angus-----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

 Kilkenny--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength. | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey.

 | | | |

1409A: | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | wetness. | | |

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1409B: | | | |

 Kenyon----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | small stones.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1410B: | | | |

 Racine----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength. | | | small stones.

 | | | |

1410C: | | | |

 Racine----------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | low strength. | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

1411B: | | | |

 Urban land. | | | |

 | | | |

 Hayden----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

 Estherville-----|Good-------------------|Probable---------------|Probable---------------|Poor:

 | | | | too sandy,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | area reclaim.

 | | | |

1413B: | | | |

 Littleton-------|Fair: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Good.

 | shrink-swell, | excess fines. | excess fines. |

 | low strength, | | |

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1416C: | | | |

 Renova----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones,

 | | | | slope.

 | | | |

1437B: | | | |

 Renova----------|Good-------------------|Improbable: |Improbable: |Fair:

 | | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | | | | small stones.

 | | | |

1501: | | | |

 Klossner--------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | wetness. | excess humus. | excess humus. | excess humus,

 | | | | wetness.

 | | | |

1831: | | | |

 Colo------------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | wetness.

 | wetness. | | |

 | | | |

1962: | | | |

 Mazaska---------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | too clayey,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

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1962: | | | |

 Rolfe-----------|Poor: |Improbable: |Improbable: |Poor:

 | low strength, | excess fines. | excess fines. | thin layer,

 | wetness. | | | wetness.

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Water Management (The information in this table indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for ons

 See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that no rating is a____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 4D: | | | | | |  Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 4E: | | | | | |  Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 17: | | | | | |  Minneopa--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Droughty, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage, | cutbanks cave.| | soil blowing. | soil blow | | piping. | | | |  | | | | | | 24: | | | | | |  Kasson----------|Slight---------|Severe: |Severe: |Frost action---|Wetness, |Wetness-- | | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.|  | | | | | | 39A: | | | | | |  Wadena----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Favorable------|Too sandy | seepage. | seepage, | no water. | | |  | | piping. | | | |  | | | | | | 41A: | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Droughty, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | soil blowing. | soil blow | | | | | | 41B: | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | droughty, | soil blow | | | | | soil blowing. |  | | | | | | 44: | | | | | |  Ankeny----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Soil blowing---|Soil blowi | seepage. | piping. | no water. | | |  | | | | | | 74B: | | | | | |  Dickinson-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage, | no water. | | soil blowing. | soil blow | | piping. | | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 81B: | | | | | |  Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Depth to r | seepage. | seepage, | no water. | | droughty, | too sandy | | piping. | | | fast intake. |  | | | | | | 81D: | | | | | |  Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | droughty, | depth to  | slope. | piping. | | | fast intake. | too sandy | | | | | | 81E: | | | | | |  Boone-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | droughty, | depth to  | slope. | piping. | | | fast intake. | too sandy | | | | | | 98: | | | | | |  Colo------------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Flooding, |Wetness, |Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | frost action. | flooding. |  | | | | | | 99D2: | | | | | |  Racine----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 100A: | | | | | |  Copaston--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Depth to rock |Depth to r | depth to rock.| piping. | no water. | | |  | | | | | | 102B: | | | | | |  Clarion---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | deep to water,| | |  | slope. | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 104B: | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.|  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 104C2: | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 104D2: | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting-- ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terraces  and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversion_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 104E: | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes eas | | | | | |  | | | | | | 106C2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes eas | | | | | |  | | | | | | 106D2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes eas | | | | | |  | | | | | | 106E: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes eas | | | | | |  | | | | | | 109: | | | | | |  Cordova---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness---- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 113: | | | | | |  Webster---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness---- | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | | |  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 114: | | | | | |  Glencoe---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding---- | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | frost action. | |  | | ponding. | | | |  | | | | | | 130: | | | | | |  Nicollet--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness---- | seepage. | wetness. | deep to water,| | |  | | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 134: | | | | | |  Okoboji---------|Slight---------|Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding---- | | ponding. | slow refill. | frost action. | |  | | | | | | 138B: | | | | | |  Lerdal----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Slope, |Erodes easi | slope. | hard to pack. | no water. | frost action, | wetness, | wetness.  | | | | slope. | percs slowly. |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 138C: | | | | | |  Lerdal----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | hard to pack. | no water. | frost action, | wetness, | erodes ea | | | | slope. | percs slowly. | wetness.  | | | | | | 176: | | | | | |  Garwin----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 208: | | | | | |  Kato------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action, |Wetness--------|Wetness,  | seepage. | seepage, | cutbanks cave.| cutbanks cave.| | too sandy | | piping, | | | |  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 213B: | | | | | |  Klinger---------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Frost action---|Wetness, |Erodes eas | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | | rooting depth.| wetness.  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 219: | | | | | |  Rolfe-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Erodes eas | seepage. | ponding. | slow refill. | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | ponding.  | | | | frost action. | erodes easily.|  | | | | | | 238B: | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | wetness.  | slope. | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 238C2: | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 238D2: | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 238E: | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 238F: | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 239: | | | | | |  Le Sueur--------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | thin layer. | deep to water,| | |  | | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 253: | | | | | |  Maxcreek--------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | | |  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 256: | | | | | |  Mazaska---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Wetness,  | seepage. | wetness. | no water. | frost action. | percs slowly. | percs slo | | | | | | 285A: | | | | | |  Port Byron------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Favorable------|Erodes eas | seepage. | piping. | no water. | | |  | | | | | | 285B: | | | | | |  Port Byron------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | |  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 301B: | | | | | |  Lindstrom-------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | |  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 301C: | | | | | |  Lindstrom-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | | erodes ea | | | | | | 307: | | | | | |  Sargeant--------|Slight---------|Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Erodes eas | | wetness. | no water. | frost action. | percs slowly. | wetness,  | | | | | | percs slo | | | | | | 323: | | | | | |  Shields---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Erodes eas | seepage. | hard to pack, | no water. | frost action. | percs slowly. | wetness,  | | wetness. | | | | percs slo | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 376B: | | | | | |  Moland----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Favorable------|Favorable | seepage. | piping. | no water. | | |  | | | | | | 377: | | | | | |  Merton----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | piping. | deep to water,| | |  | | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 378: | | | | | |  Maxfield--------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness, |Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | | rooting depth.|  | | | | | | 382B: | | | | | |  Blooming--------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Favorable | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | |  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 382C2: | | | | | |  Blooming--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Slope---- | slope. | piping. | no water. | | |  | | | | | | 392: | | | | | |  Biscay----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action, |Wetness--------|Wetness,  | seepage. | seepage, | cutbanks cave.| cutbanks cave.| | too sandy | | piping, | | | |  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 408: | | | | | |  Faxon-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Depth to rock, |Wetness, |Depth to r | seepage, | piping, | depth to rock.| frost action. | depth to rock.| wetness.  | depth to rock.| wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 411A: | | | | | |  Waukegan--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Favorable------|Erodes eas | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | | too sandy | | | | | | 411B: | | | | | |  Waukegan--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Erodes eas | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | | too sandy | | | | | | 414: | | | | | |  Hamel-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 463A: | | | | | |  Minneiska-------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Flooding, |Wetness--------|Wetness,  | seepage. | piping. | cutbanks cave.| cutbanks cave.| | too sandy | | | | | | 484D: | | | | | |  Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | soil blowing. | erodes ea | slope. | | | | | soil blow | | | | | | 523: | | | | | |  Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action, |Ponding, |Ponding,  | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | subsides, | soil blowing. | soil blow | | ponding. | | ponding. | |  | | | | | | 525: | | | | | |  Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Ponding,  | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | percs slowly. | soil blowing, | soil blow | | ponding. | | | percs slowly. | percs slo | | | | | | 528B: | | | | | |  Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Subsides, |Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | frost action, | wetness. | wetness.  | | wetness. | | slope. | |  | | | | | | 529A: | | | | | |  Ripon-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Thin layer-----|Depth to r | seepage, | thin layer. | no water. | | | area recl | depth to rock.| | | | |  | | | | | | 529B: | | | | | |  Ripon-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Depth to r | seepage, | thin layer. | no water. | | thin layer. | area recl | depth to rock,| | | | |  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 548: | | | | | |  Medo------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Ponding,  | seepage. | seepage, | slow refill, | subsides, | soil blowing. | too sandy | | piping, | cutbanks cave.| frost action. | | soil blow | | ponding. | | | |  | | | | | | 572: | | | | | |  Lowlein---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage. | piping. | no water. | | wetness, | wetness,  | | | | | soil blowing. | soil blow | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 611D: | | | | | |  Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | droughty. | too sandy | slope. | piping. | | | | soil blow | | | | | | 757: | | | | | |  Nerwoods--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Frost action, |Slope, |Wetness-- | seepage, | piping, | no water. | slope. | wetness. |  | slope. | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 761: | | | | | |  Epsom-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Ponding-- | seepage. | ponding. | no water. | flooding, | flooding. |  | | | | frost action. | |  | | | | | | 764: | | | | | |  Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Erodes eas | seepage. | hard to pack, | slow refill. | flooding, | soil blowing, | ponding,  | | ponding. | | subsides. | flooding. | soil blow | | | | | | 783C2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 783D2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 783E: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 783F: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | erodes ea | | wetness. | | | | wetness.  | | | | | | 849B: | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | droughty, | soil blow | | | | | soil blowing. |  | | | | | | 860C: | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 875B: | | | | | |  Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage, | no water. | | droughty. | soil blow | | piping. | | | |  | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | droughty, | soil blow | | | | | soil blowing. |  | | | | | | 875C: | | | | | |  Hawick----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | droughty. | too sandy | slope. | piping. | | | | soil blow | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage. | no water. | | droughty, | too sandy | slope. | | | | soil blowing. | soil blow | | | | | | 945C2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 945C2: | | | | | |  Storden---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | | erodes ea | | | | | | 945D2: | | | | | |  Lester----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Storden---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | | erodes ea | | | | | | 963C2: | | | | | |  Timula----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | erodes easily.| erodes ea | | | | | |  Bold------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | erodes easily.| erodes ea | | | | | | 963D2: | | | | | |  Timula----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | erodes easily.| erodes ea | | | | | |  Bold------------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | erodes easily.| erodes ea | | | | | | 1013: | | | | | |  Pits. | | | | | |  | | | | | | 1016: | | | | | |  Udorthents------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage. | piping. | no water. | | droughty. | soil blow | | | | | | 1030: | | | | | |  Pits. | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Udipsamments----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | droughty, | too sandy | slope. | piping. | | | fast intake. | soil blow | | | | | | 1058: | | | | | |  Houghton--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding-- | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | subsides, | |  | | ponding. | | frost action. | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 1058: | | | | | |  Muskego---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding-- | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | subsides, | |  | | excess humus, | | frost action. | |  | | ponding. | | | |  | | | | | | 1080: | | | | | |  Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding-- | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | subsides, | |  | | ponding. | | frost action. | |  | | | | | |  Okoboji---------|Slight---------|Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Erodes eas | | ponding. | slow refill. | frost action. | | ponding.  | | | | | |  Glencoe---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding--------|Ponding-- | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | frost action. | |  | | hard to pack, | | | |  | | ponding. | | | |  | | | | | | 1116F: | | | | | |  Brodale---------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | seepage, | no water. | | large stones, | large sto | slope. | large stones. | | | droughty. |  | | | | | |  Eyota-----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | fast intake, | erodes ea | slope. | | | | soil blowing. | soil blow | | | | | | 1286: | | | | | |  Prinsburg-------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Erodes eas | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | | | wetness.  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1360: | | | | | |  Rushriver-------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Flooding, |Wetness, |Wetness,  | seepage. | piping, | cutbanks cave.| frost action. | soil blowing. | soil blow | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1361: | | | | | |  Le Sueur--------|Severe: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | deep to water,| | |  | | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 1362B: | | | | | |  Angus-----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Favorable | seepage, | wetness. | deep to water,| | |  | slope. | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 1363: | | | | | |  Dundas----------|Severe: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 1366: | | | | | |  Talcot----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Frost action, |Wetness--------|Wetness,  | seepage. | seepage, | cutbanks cave.| cutbanks cave.| | too sandy | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1367: | | | | | |  Derrynane-------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Wetness,  | seepage. | hard to pack, | slow refill. | frost action. | percs slowly, | percs slo | | wetness. | | | rooting depth.|  | | | | | | 1387A: | | | | | |  Collinwood------|Slight---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Wetness,  | | hard to pack, | no water. | frost action. | percs slowly. | percs slo | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1388B: | | | | | |  Terril----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Favorable | seepage, | piping. | deep to water,| | |  | slope. | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | | 1408B: | | | | | |  Angus-----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Moderate: |Deep to water |Slope----------|Favorable | seepage, | wetness. | deep to water,| | |  | slope. | | slow refill. | | |  | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping, | no water. | | wetness. | wetness.  | slope. | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1409A: | | | | | |  Kenyon----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Favorable------|Wetness--------|Wetness-- | seepage. | piping, | no water. | | |  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1409B: | | | | | |  Kenyon----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Slope----------|Slope, |Wetness-- | seepage, | piping, | no water. | | wetness. |  | slope. | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1410B: | | | | | |  Racine----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.|  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 1410C: | | | | | |  Racine----------|Severe: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 1411B: | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | |  | | | | | |  Hayden----------|Moderate: |Moderate: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.|  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | |  Estherville-----|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Too sandy | seepage. | seepage. | no water. | | droughty, | soil blow | | | | | soil blowing. |  | | | | | | 1413B: | | | | | |  Littleton-------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Frost action---|Wetness--------|Erodes eas | seepage. | piping, | slow refill. | | | wetness.  | | wetness. | | | |  | | | | | | 1416C: | | | | | |  Renova----------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Slope,  | slope. | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.| erodes ea | | | | | |  | | | | | | 1437B: | | | | | |  Renova----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Deep to water |Slope, |Erodes eas | seepage, | piping. | no water. | | rooting depth.|  | slope. | | | | |  | | | | | | 1501: | | | | | |  Klossner--------|Severe: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Erodes eas | seepage. | excess humus, | slow refill. | subsides, | soil blowing, | ponding,  | | ponding. | | frost action. | erodes easily.| soil blow | | | | | | 1831: | | | | | |  Colo------------|Moderate: |Severe: |Moderate: |Flooding, |Wetness, |Wetness-- | seepage. | wetness. | slow refill. | frost action. | flooding. |  | | | | | | 
 Water Management--Continued ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | Limitations for-- | Features affecting- __________________________________________________________________________________________ Map symbol | Pond | Embankments, | Aquifer-fed | | | Terrace and soil name | reservoir | dikes, and | excavated | Drainage | Irrigation | and  | areas | levees | ponds | | | diversio____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | | 1962: | | | | | |  Mazaska---------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Percs slowly, |Wetness, |Wetness,  | seepage. | wetness. | no water. | frost action. | percs slowly. | percs slo | | | | | |  Rolfe-----------|Moderate: |Severe: |Severe: |Ponding, |Ponding, |Erodes eas | seepage. | ponding. | slow refill. | percs slowly, | percs slowly, | ponding.  | | | | frost action. | erodes easily.|  | | | | | | ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
255

Data relating to soil properties are collected during

the course of the soil survey. The data and the

estimates of soil and water features, listed in tables,

are explained on the following pages.

Soil properties are determined by field examination

of the soils and by laboratory index testing of some

benchmark soils. Established standard procedures are

followed. During the survey, many shallow borings are

made and examined to identify and classify the soils

and to delineate them on the soil maps. Samples are

taken from some typical profiles and tested in the

laboratory to determine grain-size distribution,

plasticity, and compaction characteristics.

Estimates of soil properties are based on field

examinations, on laboratory tests of samples from the

survey area, and on laboratory tests of samples of

similar soils in nearby areas. Tests verify field

observations, verify properties that cannot be

estimated accurately by field observation, and help to

characterize key soils.

The estimates of soil properties shown in the tables

include the range of grain-size distribution and

Atterberg limits, the engineering classification, and the

physical and chemical properties of the major layers of

each soil. Pertinent soil and water features also are

given.

Engineering Index Properties

The table “Engineering Index Properties” gives

estimates of the engineering classification and of the

range of index properties for the major layers of each

soil in the survey area. Most soils have layers of

contrasting properties within the upper 5 or 6 feet.

Depth to the upper and lower boundaries of each

layer is indicated. The range in depth and information

on other properties of each layer are given in the

series descriptions in Part I of this survey.

Texture is given in the standard terms used by the

U.S. Department of Agriculture. These terms are

defined according to percentages of sand, silt, and

clay in the fraction of the soil that is less than 2

millimeters in diameter. “Loam,” for example, is soil that

is 7 to 27 percent clay, 28 to 50 percent silt, and less

than 52 percent sand. If the content of particles

coarser than sand is as much as 15 percent, an

appropriate modifier is added, for example, “gravelly.”

Textural terms are defined in the Glossary.

Classification of the soils is determined according to

the Unified soil classification system (ASTM, 1993)

and the system adopted by the American Association

of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO, 1986).

The Unified system classifies soils according to

properties that affect their use as construction

material. Soils are classified according to grain-size

distribution of the fraction less than 3 inches in

diameter and according to plasticity index, liquid limit,

and organic matter content. Sandy and gravelly soils

are identified as GW, GP, GM, GC, SW, SP, SM, and

SC; silty and clayey soils as ML, CL, OL, MH, CH, and

OH; and highly organic soils as PT. Soils exhibiting

engineering properties of two groups can have a dual

classification, for example, SP-SM.

The AASHTO system classifies soils according to

those properties that affect roadway construction and

maintenance. In this system, the fraction of a mineral

soil that is less than 3 inches in diameter is classified

in one of seven groups from A-1 through A-7 on the

basis of grain-size distribution, liquid limit, and

plasticity index. Soils in group A-1 are coarse grained

and low in content of fines (silt and clay). At the other

extreme, soils in group A-7 are fine grained. Highly

organic soils are classified in group A-8 on the basis of

visual inspection.

If laboratory data are available, the A-1, A-2, and A7 groups are further classified as A-1-a, A-1-b, A-2-4,

A-2-5, A-2-6, A-2-7, A-7-5, or A-7-6. As an additional

refinement, the suitability of a soil as subgrade

material can be indicated by a group index number.

Group index numbers range from 0 for the best

subgrade material to 20 or higher for the poorest.

Rock fragments larger than 10 inches in diameter

and 3 to 10 inches in diameter are indicated as a

percentage of the total soil on a dry-weight basis. The

percentages are estimates determined mainly by

converting volume percentage in the field to weight

percentage.

Percentage (of soil particles) passing designated

sieves is the percentage of the soil fraction less than 3

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inches in diameter based on an ovendry weight. The

sieves, numbers 4, 10, 40, and 200 (USA Standard

Series), have openings of 4.76, 2.00, 0.420, and 0.074

millimeters, respectively. Estimates are based on

laboratory tests of soils sampled in the survey area

and in nearby areas and on estimates made in the

field.

Liquid limit and plasticity index (Atterberg limits)

indicate the plasticity characteristics of a soil. The

estimates are based on test data from the survey area

or from nearby areas and on field examination.

The estimates of grain-size distribution, liquid limit,

and plasticity index are generally rounded to the

nearest 5 percent. Thus, if the ranges of gradation and

Atterberg limits extend a marginal amount (1 or 2

percentage points) across classification boundaries,

the classification in the marginal zone is omitted in the

table.

Physical and Chemical Properties

The tables “Physical Properties of the Soils” and

“Chemical Properties of the Soils” show estimates of

some characteristics and features that affect soil

behavior. These estimates are given for the major

layers of each soil in the survey area. The estimates

are based on field observations and on test data for

these and similar soils.

Depth to the upper and lower boundaries of each

layer is indicated. The range in depth and information

on other properties of each layer are given in the

series descriptions in Part I of this survey.

Clay as a soil separate, or component, consists of

mineral soil particles that are less than 0.002

millimeter in diameter. The estimated clay content of

each major soil layer is given as a percentage, by

weight, of the soil material that is less than 2

millimeters in diameter.

The amount and kind of clay greatly affect the

fertility and physical condition of the soil. They

determine the ability of the soil to adsorb cations and

to retain moisture. They influence shrink-swell

potential, permeability, plasticity, the ease of soil

dispersion, and other soil properties. The amount and

kind of clay in a soil also affect tillage and earthmoving operations.

Moist bulk density is the weight of soil (ovendry) per

unit volume. Volume is measured when the soil is at

field moisture capacity, that is, the moisture content at

1

/3-bar moisture tension. Weight is determined after

drying the soil at 105 degrees C. In the table “Physical

Properties of the Soils,” the estimated moist bulk

density of each major soil horizon is expressed in

grams per cubic centimeter of soil material that is less

than 2 millimeters in diameter. Bulk density data are

used to compute shrink-swell potential, available water

capacity, total pore space, and other soil properties.

The moist bulk density of a soil indicates the pore

space available for water and roots. A bulk density of

more than 1.6 can restrict water storage and root

penetration. Moist bulk density is influenced by texture,

kind of clay, content of organic matter, and soil

structure.

Permeability refers to the ability of a soil to transmit

water or air. The estimates indicate the rate of

downward movement of water when the soil is

saturated. They are based on soil characteristics

observed in the field, particularly structure, porosity,

and texture. Permeability is considered in the design of

soil drainage systems and septic tank absorption

fields.

Available water capacity refers to the quantity of

water that the soil is capable of storing for use by

plants. The capacity for water storage is given in

inches of water per inch of soil for each major soil

layer. The capacity varies, depending on soil

properties that affect the retention of water and the

depth of the root zone. The most important properties

are the content of organic matter, soil texture, bulk

density, and soil structure. Available water capacity is

an important factor in the choice of plants or crops to

be grown and in the design and management of

irrigation systems. Available water capacity is not an

estimate of the quantity of water actually available to

plants at any given time.

Shrink-swell potential is the potential for volume

change in a soil with a loss or gain in moisture. Volume

change occurs mainly because of the interaction of

clay minerals with water and varies with the amount

and type of clay minerals in the soil. The size of the

load on the soil and the magnitude of the change in

soil moisture content influence the amount of swelling

of soils in place. Laboratory measurements of swelling

of undisturbed clods were made for many soils. For

others, swelling was estimated on the basis of the kind

and amount of clay minerals in the soil and on

measurements of similar soils.

If the shrink-swell potential is rated moderate to

very high, shrinking and swelling can cause damage

to buildings, roads, and other structures. Special

design is often needed.

Shrink-swell potential classes are based on the

change in length of an unconfined clod as moisture

content is increased from air-dry to field capacity. The

classes are low, a change of less than 3 percent;

moderate, 3 to 6 percent; and high, more than 6

percent. Very high, more than 9 percent, is sometimes

used.
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Organic matter is the plant and animal residue in

the soil at various stages of decomposition. In the

table “Physical Properties of the Soils,” the estimated

content of organic matter is expressed as a

percentage, by weight, of the soil material that is less

than 2 millimeters in diameter.

The content of organic matter in a soil can be

maintained or increased by returning crop residue to

the soil. Organic matter affects the available water

capacity, infiltration rate, and tilth. It is a source of

nitrogen and other nutrients for crops.

Erosion factor K indicates the susceptibility of a soil

to sheet and rill erosion. Factor K is one of six factors

used in the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) to

predict the average rate of soil loss by sheet and rill

erosion in tons per acre per year. The estimates are

based primarily on percentage of silt, very fine sand,

sand, and organic matter (as much as 4 percent) and

on soil structure and permeability. The estimates are

modified by the presence of rock fragments. Values of

K range from 0.02 to 0.69. The higher the value, the

more susceptible the soil is to sheet and rill erosion.

Erosion factor Kf indicates the erodibility of the fineearth fraction, or the material less than 2 millimeters in

size.

Erosion factor T is an estimate of the maximum

average rate of soil erosion by wind or water that can

occur without affecting crop productivity over a

sustained period. The rate is in tons per acre per year.

Wind erodibility groups are made up of soils that

have similar properties affecting their resistance to soil

blowing in cultivated areas. The groups indicate the

susceptibility to soil blowing. Soils are grouped

according to the following distinctions:

1. Coarse sands, sands, fine sands, and very fine

sands. These soils generally are not suitable for crops.

They are extremely erodible, and vegetation is difficult

to establish.

2. Loamy coarse sands, loamy sands, loamy fine

sands, loamy very fine sands, and sapric soil material.

These soils are very highly erodible. Crops can be

grown if intensive measures to control soil blowing are

used.

3. Coarse sandy loams, sandy loams, fine sandy

loams, and very fine sandy loams. These soils are

highly erodible. Crops can be grown if intensive

measures to control soil blowing are used.

4L. Calcareous loams, silt loams, clay loams, and

silty clay loams that have more than 5 percent finely

divided calcium carbonate. These soils are highly

erodible. Crops can be grown if intensive measures to

control soil blowing are used.

4. Clays, silty clays, noncalcareous clay loams,

and silty clay loams that are more than 35 percent

clay. These soils are moderately erodible. Crops can

be grown if measures to control soil blowing are used.

5. Noncalcareous loams and silt loams that are

less than 20 percent clay and sandy clay loams, sandy

clays, and hemic soil material. These soils have less

than 5 percent finely divided calcium carbonate. They

are moderately erodible. Crops can be grown if

measures to control soil blowing are used.

6. Noncalcareous loams and silt loams that are

more than 20 percent clay and noncalcareous clay

loams that are less than 35 percent clay. These soils

have less than 5 percent finely divided calcium

carbonate. They are moderately erodible. Crops can

be grown if ordinary measures to control soil blowing

are used.

7. Silts, noncalcareous silty clay loams that are

less than 35 percent clay, and fibric soil material.

These soils have less than 5 percent finely divided

calcium carbonate. They are very slightly erodible.

Crops can be grown if ordinary measures to control

soil blowing are used.

8. Soils that are not subject to soil blowing

because of rock fragments on the surface or because

of surface wetness.

The wind erodibility index is a number that is

determined based on the percentage of dry,

nonerodible surface soil aggregates larger than 0.84

millimeter in diameter. It is an expression of the

stability of the soil aggregates, or the extent to which

they are broken down by tillage and the abrasion

caused by windblown soil particles.

In the table “Chemical Properties of the Soils,”

cation-exchange capacity is the total amount of

exchangeable cations that can be held by the soil,

expressed in terms of milliequivalents per 100 grams

of soil at neutrality (pH 7.0) or at some other stated pH

value. It is a measurement of the nutrient-holding

capacity of the soil.

Soil reaction is a measure of acidity or alkalinity and

is expressed as a range in pH values. The range in pH

of each major horizon is based on many field tests. For

many soils, values have been verified by laboratory

analyses. Soil reaction is important in selecting crops

and other plants, in evaluating soil amendments for

fertility and stabilization, and in determining the risk of

corrosion.

Calcium carbonate is expressed as a weighted

percentage of the fraction of the soil less than 2

millimeters in size. The availability of plant nutrients,

such as phosphorus, is affected by the amount of

carbonates in the soil.
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Water Features

The table “Water Features” gives estimates of

several important water features used in land use

planning that involves engineering considerations.

These features are described in the following

paragraphs.

Hydrologic soil groups are groups of soils that,

when saturated, have the same runoff potential under

similar storm and ground cover conditions. The soil

properties that affect the runoff potential are those that

influence the minimum rate of infiltration in a bare soil

after prolonged wetting and when the soil is not frozen.

These properties include the depth to a seasonal high

water table, the infiltration rate, permeability after

prolonged wetting, and the depth to a very slowly

permeable layer. The influences of ground cover and

slope are treated independently and are not taken into

account in hydrologic soil groups.

In the definitions of the hydrologic soil groups, the

infiltration rate is the rate at which water enters the soil

at the surface and is controlled by surface conditions.

The transmission rate is the rate at which water moves

through the soil and is controlled by properties of the

soil layers.

The four hydrologic soil groups are:

Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low

runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist

chiefly of very deep, well drained to excessively

drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a

high rate of water transmission.

Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate

when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of

moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or

well drained soils that have a moderately fine to

moderately coarse texture. These soils have a

moderate rate of water transmission.

Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when

thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a

layer that impedes the downward movement of water

or soils that have a moderately fine or fine texture.

These soils have a slow rate of water transmission.

Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate

(high runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These

consist chiefly of clayey soils that have a high shrinkswell potential, soils that have a permanent high water

table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near

the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly

impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate

of water transmission.

If a soil is assigned to two hydrologic groups in the

table, the first letter is for drained areas and the

second is for undrained areas.

Flooding, the temporary covering of the soil surface

by flowing water, is caused by overflow from streams

or by runoff from adjacent slopes. Shallow water

standing or flowing for short periods after rainfall or

snowmelt is not considered flooding. Standing water in

marshes and swamps or in closed depressions is

considered to be ponding.

The table “Water Features” gives the frequency and

duration of flooding and the time of year when flooding

is most likely to occur. Frequency, duration, and

probable dates of occurrence are estimated.

Frequency generally is expressed as none, rare,

occasional, or frequent. None means flooding is not

probable; rare that it is unlikely but is possible under

unusual weather conditions (the chance of flooding is

nearly 0 percent to 5 percent in any year); occasional

that it occurs infrequently under normal weather

conditions (the chance of flooding is 5 to 50 percent in

any year); and frequent that it occurs often under

normal weather conditions (the chance of flooding is

50 percent in any year).

Duration is expressed as very brief (less than 2

days), brief (2 to 7 days), long (7 to 30 days), and very

long (more than 30 days). The time of year that

flooding is most likely to occur is expressed in months.

About two-thirds to three-fourths of all flooding occurs

during the stated period.

The information on flooding is based on evidence in

the soil profile, namely thin strata of gravel, sand, silt,

or clay deposited by floodwater; irregular decrease in

organic matter content with increasing depth; and little

or no horizon development.

Also considered are local information about the

extent and level of flooding and the relation of each

soil on the landscape to historic floods. Information on

the extent of flooding based on soil data is less

specific than that provided by detailed engineering

surveys that delineate flood-prone areas at specific

flood frequency levels.

High water table (seasonal) is a zone of saturation

at the highest average depth during the wettest

season. It is at least 6 inches thick, persists in the soil

for more than a few weeks, and is within 6 feet of the

surface. Indicated in the table “Water Features” are the

depth to the seasonal high water table, the kind of

water table, and the months of the year when the

water table usually is highest.

An apparent water table is indicated by the level at

which water stands in a freshly dug, unlined borehole

after adequate time for adjustments in the surrounding

soil.

A perched water table is one that is above an

unsaturated zone in the soil. The basis for determining

that a water table is perched may be general

knowledge of the area. The water table is proven to be
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perched if the water level in a borehole is observed to

fall when the borehole is extended.

Two numbers in the column showing depth to the

water table indicate the normal range in depth to a

saturated zone. Depth is given to the nearest half foot.

The first numeral in the range indicates the highest

water level. “More than 6.0” indicates that the water

table is below a depth of 6 feet or that it is within a

depth of 6 feet for less than a month.

Ponding is standing water in a closed depression.

Unless a drainage system is installed, the water is

removed only by percolation, transpiration, or

evaporation. Ponding duration classes are the same

as those for flooding duration. Maximum ponding

depth refers to the depth of the water above the

surface of the soil.

Soil Features

The table “Soil Features” gives estimates of several

important soil features used in land use planning that

involves engineering considerations. These features

are described in the following paragraphs.

Depth to bedrock is given if bedrock is within a

depth of 60 inches. The depth is based on many soil

borings and on observations during soil mapping. The

rock is specified as either soft or hard. If the rock is

soft or fractured, excavations can be made with

trenching machines, backhoes, or small rippers. If the

rock is hard or massive, blasting or special equipment

generally is needed for excavation.

Subsidence is the settlement of organic soils or of

saturated mineral soils of very low density. Subsidence

generally results from either desiccation and

shrinkage or oxidation of organic material, or both,

following drainage. Subsidence takes place gradually,

usually over a period of several years. The table “Soil

Features” shows the expected initial subsidence,

which usually is a result of drainage, and total

subsidence, which results from a combination of

factors.

Potential frost action is the likelihood of upward or

lateral expansion of the soil caused by the formation of

segregated ice lenses (frost heave) and the

subsequent collapse of the soil and loss of strength on

thawing. Frost action occurs when moisture moves

into the freezing zone of the soil. Temperature, texture,

density, permeability, content of organic matter, and

depth to the water table are the most important factors

considered in evaluating the potential for frost action. It

is assumed that the soil is not insulated by vegetation

or snow and is not artificially drained. Silty and highly

structured, clayey soils that have a high water table in

winter are the most susceptible to frost action. Well

drained, very gravelly, or very sandy soils are the least

susceptible. Frost heave and low soil strength during

thawing cause damage mainly to pavements and other

rigid structures.

A low potential for frost action indicates that the soil

is rarely susceptible to the formation of ice lenses; a

moderate potential indicates that the soil is susceptible

to formation of ice lenses, resulting in frost heave and

the subsequent loss of soil strength; and a high

potential indicates that the soil is highly susceptible to

formation of ice lenses, resulting in frost heave and the

subsequent loss of soil strength.

Risk of corrosion pertains to potential soil-induced

electrochemical or chemical action that dissolves or

weakens uncoated steel or concrete. The rate of

corrosion of uncoated steel is related to such factors

as soil moisture, particle-size distribution, acidity, and

electrical conductivity of the soil. The rate of corrosion

of concrete is based mainly on the sulfate content,

texture, moisture content, and acidity of the soil.

Special site examination and design may be

needed if the combination of factors results in a severe

hazard of corrosion. The steel in installations that

intersect soil boundaries or soil layers is more

susceptible to corrosion than steel in installations that

are entirely within one kind of soil or within one soil

layer.

For uncoated steel, the risk of corrosion, expressed

as low, moderate, or high, is based on soil drainage

class, total acidity, electrical resistivity near field

capacity, and electrical conductivity of the saturation

extract.

For concrete, the risk of corrosion is also expressed

as low, moderate, or high. It is based on soil texture,

acidity, and amount of sulfates in the saturation

extract.
Engineering Index Properties (Absence of an entry indicates that the data were not estimated) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 4D: | | | | | | | | |  Renova----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | 7-12 |Silty clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 12-40 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |65-85  | | clay loam, | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 40-80 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-1 |95-100|85-95 |70-85  | | | | | | | | | 4E: | | | | | | | | |  Renova----------| 0-12 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | 12-22 |Silty clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 22-55 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |65-85  | | clay loam, | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 55-80 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-1 |95-100|85-95 |70-85  | | | | | | | | | 17: | | | | | | | | |  Minneopa--------| 0-12 |Sandy loam-----|SM |A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |85-100|60-70  | 12-47 |Sandy loam, |SM |A-2, A-1 | 0 | 0 |80-100|50-100|30-70  | | loamy sand, | | | | | | |  | | coarse sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 47-60 |Loamy sand, |SM, SP-SM |A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0 |80-100|50-100|25-75  | | sand, gravelly| | | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 24: | | | | | | | | |  Kasson----------| 0-13 |Silt loam------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 13-30 |Silty clay |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 30-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|85-95 |70-90  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 39A: | | | | | | | | |  Wadena----------| 0-24 |Loam-----------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-95  | 24-30 |Loam, sandy |SM, ML, CL, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|80-100|75-95  | | loam, sandy | SC | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 30-80 |Stratified sand|SP, SP-SM, |A-1, A-3, A-2| 0-3 | 0-5 |45-100|35-100|10-80  | | to gravelly | GP, GP-GM | | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 41A: | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-14 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 14-27 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 27-60 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 41B: | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-11 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 11-16 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 16-80 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 44: | | | | | | | | |  Ankeny----------| 0-27 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC, SC-SM|A-4, A-2 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|75-90  | 27-44 |Fine sandy |SM, SC, SC-SM|A-4, A-2 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|75-90  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 44-80 |Loamy fine |SM, SC, |A-4, A-2, A-3| 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|70-80  | | sand, fine | SC-SM, SW-SM| | | | | |  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | fine sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 74B: | | | | | | | | |  Dickinson-------| 0-13 |Fine sandy loam|SM, SC, SC-SM|A-4, A-2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-95  | 13-26 |Fine sandy |SM, SC, SC-SM|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 26-52 |Loamy sand, |SM, SP-SM, |A-2, A-3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |80-95  | | loamy fine | SC-SM | | | | | |  | | sand, fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | 52-60 |Sand, loamy |SM, SP-SM |A-3, A-2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |70-90  | | fine sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 81B: | | | | | | | | |  Boone-----------| 0-8 |Loamy fine sand|SM, ML, SP-SM|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |80-100|75-100|40-90  | 8-15 |Sand, channery |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|25-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | 15-38 |Fine sand, |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|20-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | channery sand.| | | | | | |  | 38-80 |Weathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |20-75  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 81D: | | | | | | | | |  Boone-----------| 0-6 |Loamy fine sand|SM, ML, SP-SM|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |80-100|75-100|40-90  | 6-12 |Sand, channery |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|25-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | 12-38 |Fine sand, |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|20-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | channery sand.| | | | | | |  | 38-80 |Weathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |20-75  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 81E: | | | | | | | | |  Boone-----------| 0-4 |Loamy fine sand|SM, ML, SP-SM|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |80-100|75-100|40-90  | 4-9 |Sand, channery |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|25-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | 9-26 |Fine sand, |SM, SP-SM, SP|A-2, A-3, A-1| 0 | 0-9 |55-100|50-100|20-75  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | channery sand.| | | | | | |  | 26-80 |Weathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |20-75  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 98: | | | | | | | | |  Colo------------| 0-16 |Silty clay loam|CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 16-39 |Silty clay loam|CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 39-80 |Silty clay |CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 99D2: | | | | | | | | |  Racine----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 7-12 |Silt loam, clay|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 12-40 |Clay loam, |CL, SC |A-6 | 0 | 2-5 |95-100|75-100|65-90  | | sandy clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 40-80 |Loam, clay loam|ML, CL |A-6 | 0 | 1-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 100A: | | | | | | | | |  Copaston--------| 0-7 |Sandy clay loam|SM, ML |A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|75-100|65-80  | 7-11 |Fine sandy |SM |A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|75-100|55-75  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 11-18 |Sandy loam, |SM |A-2 | 0-1 | 0-5 |90-100|75-100|50-70  | | gravelly sandy| | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 18-28 |Unweathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 102B: | | | | | | | | |  Clarion---------| 0-10 |Loam-----------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|75-90  | 10-44 |Loam, sandy |CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|75-90  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 44-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-98 |70-85  | | | SC, SC-SM | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 104B: | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 9-43 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 43-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 104C2: | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 7-32 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 32-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 104D2: | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 7-38 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 38-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 104E: | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-5 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 5-30 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 30-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 106C2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-6 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 6-24 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 24-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 106D2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 7-42 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 42-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 106E: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-8 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 8-38 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 38-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 109: | | | | | | | | |  Cordova---------| 0-13 |Clay loam------|CL, ML, MH, |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | | OH | | | | | |  | 13-36 |Silty clay |CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |90-100|90-100|85-95  | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 36-60 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|90-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 113: | | | | | | | | |  Webster---------| 0-13 |Clay loam------|CL, CH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|85-95  | 13-48 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|85-95  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 48-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML, SC|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 114: | | | | | | | | |  Glencoe---------| 0-12 |Clay loam------|OL, ML, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-10 | 12-27 |Silty clay |OL, ML, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-10 | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 27-36 |Loam, clay |CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 36-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-95  | | | | | | | | | 130: | | | | | | | | |  Nicollet--------| 0-20 |Clay loam------|ML, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|85-10 | 20-40 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 40-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 134: | | | | | | | | |  Okoboji---------| 0-7 |Silty clay loam|CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 7-40 |Silty clay |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay. | | | | | | |  | 40-80 |Silty clay |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 138B: | | | | | | | | |  Lerdal----------| 0-12 |Clay loam------|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 12-41 |Silty clay, |MH, CH, CL, |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay loam, | ML | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 41-80 |Clay loam------|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-95 |75-90  | | | | | | | | | 138C: | | | | | | | | |  Lerdal----------| 0-8 |Clay loam------|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 8-42 |Silty clay, |MH, CH, CL, |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay loam, | ML | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-80 |Clay loam------|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-95 |75-90  | | | | | | | | | 176: | | | | | | | | |  Garwin----------| 0-8 |Silt loam------|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 8-22 |Silty clay loam|CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 22-80 |Silt loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | | | | | | | | 208: | | | | | | | | |  Kato------------| 0-14 |Silty clay loam|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-95  | 14-29 |Silty clay |ML, CL |A-6, A-7, A-4| 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 29-80 |Sand, coarse |SP, SW, |A-1, A-3, A-2| 0 | 0-5 |75-100|70-95 |25-70  | | sand, gravelly| SP-SM, SW-SM| | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 213B: | | | | | | | | |  Klinger---------| 0-21 |Silty clay loam|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 21-43 |Silty clay loam|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 43-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-90 |75-85  | | | | | | | | | 219: | | | | | | | | |  Rolfe-----------| 0-12 |Silt loam------|OL, CL, ML |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | 12-33 |Clay, silty |CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | clay, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 33-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-90  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 238B: | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 9-54 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 54-60 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 238C2: | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 9-53 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 53-60 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 238D2: | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-8 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 8-46 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 46-60 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 238E: | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-7 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 7-38 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 38-60 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 238F: | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-5 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 5-34 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 34-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 239: | | | | | | | | |  Le Sueur--------| 0-11 |Clay loam------|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 11-42 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL-ML, CL |A-6, A-4 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 253: | | | | | | | | |  Maxcreek--------| 0-18 |Silty clay loam|CL, MH, ML, |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | | CH | | | | | |  | 18-36 |Silty clay |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|85-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 36-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, ML, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-95 |60-80  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 256: | | | | | | | | |  Mazaska---------| 0-15 |Clay loam------|CL, CH |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-10 | 15-42 |Clay loam, |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|75-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-80 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|70-95  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 285A: | | | | | | | | |  Port Byron------| 0-12 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 12-40 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 40-80 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | | | | | | | | 285B: | | | | | | | | |  Port Byron------| 0-14 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 14-42 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 42-80 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | | | | | | | | 301B: | | | | | | | | |  Lindstrom-------| 0-16 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 16-30 |Silt loam, loam|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 30-60 |Silt loam------|ML, CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 60-80 |Loam, silt |ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|75-95  | | loam, very | | | | | | |  | | fine sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 301C: | | | | | | | | |  Lindstrom-------| 0-10 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 10-26 |Silt loam, loam|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 26-43 |Silt loam------|ML, CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 43-80 |Loam, silt |ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|75-95  | | loam, very | | | | | | |  | | fine sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 307: | | | | | | | | |  Sargeant--------| 0-7 |Silt loam------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | 7-25 |Silt loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 25-55 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | 55-80 |Loam-----------|CL, CL-ML |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 323: | | | | | | | | |  Shields---------| 0-8 |Silty clay loam|OL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 8-53 |Silty clay, |CH, MH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | clay. | | | | | | |  | 53-80 |Silty clay |CL, ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|85-10 | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, clay. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 376B: | | | | | | | | |  Moland----------| 0-14 |Silt loam------|ML, CL |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | 14-20 |Silt loam, |ML, CL |A-6, A-4, A-7| 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 20-49 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |60-75  | 49-80 |Loam-----------|CL, ML, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |60-80  | | | | | | | | | 377: | | | | | | | | |  Merton----------| 0-15 |Silt loam------|CL-ML, CL |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | 15-55 |Silt loam, |CL, CL-ML |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 55-80 |Loam-----------|CL, ML, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|90-100|75-85  | | | | | | | | | 378: | | | | | | | | |  Maxfield--------| 0-15 |Silty clay loam|CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 15-27 |Silty clay |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 27-80 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-90 |75-85  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage passin Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number--  and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |_____________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 382B: | | | | | | | | |  Blooming--------| 0-9 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-95  | 9-19 |Silt loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-95  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 19-44 |Sandy clay |CL, CL-ML, |A-6, A-4, A-7| 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|70-90  | | loam, loam, | SC, SC-SM | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 44-70 |Loam-----------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|65-80  | | | | | | | | | 382C2: | | | | | | | | |  Blooming--------| 0-7 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-95  | 7-23 |Silt loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-95  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 23-45 |Sandy clay |CL, CL-ML, |A-6, A-4, A-7| 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|70-90  | | loam, loam, | SC, SC-SM | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 45-70 |Loam-----------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|65-80  | | | | | | | | | 392: | | | | | | | | |  Biscay----------| 0-20 |Loam-----------|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|70-95  | 20-25 |Loam, clay |CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|70-90  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 25-33 |Gravelly loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|70-95 |50-80  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | gravelly sandy| | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 33-80 |Stratified |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-5 |45-95 |35-95 |20-45  | | loamy sand to | GP, GP-GM | | | | | |  | | gravelly | | | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 408: | | | | | | | | |  Faxon-----------| 0-15 |Clay loam------|CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-10 |95-100|90-100|85-100 | 15-34 |Loam, sandy |CL, ML, SC, |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-10 |95-100|70-100|65-95  | | loam, clay | SM | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 34-60 |Unweathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage passin Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number--  and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |_____________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 411A: | | | | | | | | |  Waukegan--------| 0-12 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|95-100 | 12-33 |Silt loam, loam|CL-ML, CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|95-100 | 33-80 |Gravelly coarse|SP, SW, SP-SM|A-1 | 0 | 0-2 |80-95 |65-85 |30-50  | | sand, gravelly| | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 411B: | | | | | | | | |  Waukegan--------| 0-10 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|95-100 | 10-22 |Silt loam, loam|CL-ML, CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|95-100 | 22-80 |Gravelly coarse|SP, SW, SP-SM|A-1 | 0 | 0-2 |80-95 |65-85 |30-50  | | sand, gravelly| | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 414: | | | | | | | | |  Hamel-----------| 0-21 |Loam-----------|ML, CL |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|85-100 | 21-51 |Clay loam, |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-95  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 51-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 463A: | | | | | | | | |  Minneiska-------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|70-90  | 9-20 |Stratified silt|SM, ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |85-100|50-90  | | loam to sand. | | | | | | |  | 20-60 |Loamy sand, |SP-SM, SM |A-2, A-3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |85-100|50-75  | | sand, fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 484D: | | | | | | | | |  Eyota-----------| 0-35 |Fine sandy loam|SM, SC-SM |A-4 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-90  | 35-48 |Silt loam, loam|CL, CL-ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-100 | 48-80 |Fine sandy |ML, SM, |A-4, A-2 | 0 | 0 |95-100|85-100|50-90  | | loam, loamy | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | sand, sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 523: | | | | | | | | |  Houghton--------| 0-8 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 8-66 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | | | | | | | | 525: | | | | | | | | |  Muskego---------| 0-27 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 27-80 |Coprogenous |OL |A-5 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-100 | | earth. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 528B: | | | | | | | | |  Klossner--------| 0-12 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 12-42 |Mucky silt |MH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-55 |Clay loam, |CL-ML, CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 55-80 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|60-95  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 529A: | | | | | | | | |  Ripon-----------| 0-15 |Silt loam------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 15-28 |Silty clay |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 28-32 |Clay loam, |SC, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0-1 | 0-3 |90-100|90-100|75-10 | | sandy clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 32-42 |Unweathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 529B: | | | | | | | | |  Ripon-----------| 0-27 |Silt loam------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 27-31 |Silty clay |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 31-38 |Clay loam, |SC, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0-1 | 0-3 |90-100|90-100|75-10 | | sandy clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 38-48 |Unweathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 548: | | | | | | | | |  Medo------------| 0-25 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 25-31 |Sandy clay |CL-ML, CL, MH|A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |85-100|75-100|55-95  | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | silt loam. | | | | | | |  | 31-45 |Silt loam, |CL-ML, CL, ML|A-6 | 0 | 0 |85-100|75-100|55-95  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 45-80 |Gravelly coarse|SM, SP-SM, |A-2, A-4, | 0-2 | 0-5 |75-95 |60-95 |20-75  | | sand, gravelly| SP, GP | A-3, A-1 | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand, fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 572: | | | | | | | | |  Lowlein---------| 0-13 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM |A-4 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-75  | 13-24 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-90  | | fine sandy | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 24-46 |Loamy sand, |SM, SP-SM |A-2, A-3 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|50-75  | | sand, fine | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | 46-80 |Loam, silt |CL-ML, CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|80-90  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 611D: | | | | | | | | |  Hawick----------| 0-8 |Sandy loam-----|SM |A-2 | 0-2 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |50-65  | 8-16 |Gravelly loamy |SP-SM, SM |A-1, A-2, A-3| 0-2 | 0-5 |75-95 |60-95 |35-70  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | gravelly | | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy sand. | | | | | | |  | 16-60 |Gravelly coarse|SP, SP-SM |A-1, A-3, A-2| 0-2 | 0-5 |60-95 |50-95 |30-65  | | sand, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand, sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 757: | | | | | | | | |  Nerwoods--------| 0-12 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | 12-44 |Silt loam, |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |85-10 | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 44-50 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|90-100|85-90  | 50-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|90-100|85-90  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 761: | | | | | | | | |  Epsom-----------| 0-8 |Silty clay loam|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 8-30 |Silty clay |CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | loam, loam, | | | | | | |  | | silt loam. | | | | | | |  | 30-60 |Silt loam, |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |90-98 |88-95 |80-90  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 60-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0-1 |90-100|90-100|85-95  | | | | | | | | | 764: | | | | | | | | |  Klossner--------| 0-42 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 42-56 |Mucky silt |MH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 56-80 |Silt loam, |CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|60-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 783C2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-21 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 21-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-7 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 7-35 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 35-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 783D2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-40 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 40-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-7 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 7-15 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 15-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 783E: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-10 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 10-30 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 30-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 9-47 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 47-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 783F: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-45 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 45-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-11 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 11-34 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 34-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 849B: | | | | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-11 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 11-16 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 16-80 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 860C: | | | | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-6 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 6-36 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 36-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 875B: | | | | | | | | |  Hawick----------| 0-9 |Sandy loam-----|SM |A-2 | 0-2 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |50-65  | 9-16 |Gravelly loamy |SP-SM, SM |A-1, A-2, A-3| 0-2 | 0-5 |75-95 |60-95 |35-70  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | gravelly | | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy sand. | | | | | | |  | 16-60 |Gravelly coarse|SP, SP-SM |A-1, A-3, A-2| 0-2 | 0-5 |60-95 |50-95 |30-65  | | sand, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand, sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-8 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 8-23 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 23-60 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 875C: | | | | | | | | |  Hawick----------| 0-9 |Sandy loam-----|SM |A-2 | 0-2 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |50-65  | 9-15 |Gravelly loamy |SP-SM, SM |A-1, A-2, A-3| 0-2 | 0-5 |75-95 |60-95 |35-70  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | gravelly | | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy sand. | | | | | | |  | 15-60 |Gravelly coarse|SP, SP-SM |A-1, A-3, A-2| 0-2 | 0-5 |60-95 |50-95 |30-65  | | sand, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand, sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-6 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 6-14 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 14-60 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 945C2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-55 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 55-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Storden---------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-98 |75-95  | 7-47 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |70-95  | 47-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |70-95  | | | | | | | | | 945D2: | | | | | | | | |  Lester----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-23 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 23-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Storden---------| 0-10 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-98 |75-95  | 10-30 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |70-95  | 30-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |70-95  | | | | | | | | | 963C2: | | | | | | | | |  Timula----------| 0-25 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 25-80 |Silt loam, silt|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | | | | | | | |  Bold------------| 0-8 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 8-60 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | | | | | | | | 963D2: | | | | | | | | |  Timula----------| 0-30 |Silt loam------|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 30-80 |Silt loam, silt|ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | | | | | | | |  Bold------------| 0-8 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 8-60 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | | | | | | | | 1013: | | | | | | | | |  Pits. | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1016: | | | | | | | | |  Udorthents------| 0-60 |Loam-----------|ML, SM, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-10 |95-100|90-100|65-95  | | | SC-SM, CL-ML| | | | | |  | 60-80 |Variable-------| --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1030: | | | | | | | | |  Pits. | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Udipsamments----| 0-14 |Sand-----------|SM, SP-SM |A-2 | 0 | 0 |95-100|85-100|75-90  | 14-60 |Sand, fine sand|SP-SM, SP |A-2, A-3 | 0 | 0 |95-100|85-100|50-75  | 60-80 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1, A-2 | 0 | 0 |75-100|65-85 |40-65  | | gravelly | GP-GM | | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1058: | | | | | | | | |  Houghton--------| 0-72 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 72-80 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | | | | | | | |  Muskego---------| 0-35 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 35-60 |Coprogenous |OL, ML |A-5 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-10 | | earth. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1080: | | | | | | | | |  Klossner--------| 0-40 |Muck-----------|PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | 40-80 |Clay loam, |CL-ML, CL |A-4, A-6, A-7| 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|80-10 | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Okoboji---------| 0-15 |Mucky silty |MH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 15-45 |Silty clay |CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay. | | | | | | |  | 45-80 |Silty clay |CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Glencoe---------| 0-24 |Mucky loam-----|CL, MH, OL, |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-10 | | | OH | | | | | |  | 24-34 |Loam, clay |MH, CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|75-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 34-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-95  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1116F: | | | | | | | | |  Brodale---------| 0-3 |Flaggy loam----|SM, SP-SM, |A-2, A-1 | 0 | 7-30 |30-65 |20-55 |15-45  | | | SC, GM | | | | | |  | 3-47 |Very flaggy |SM, SC, |A-2, A-1 | 0 |20-50 |45-80 |40-75 |25-50  | | very fine | SC-SM, GM | | | | | |  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | flaggy silt | | | | | | |  | | loam, cobbly | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 47-57 |Unweathered | --- | --- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | bedrock. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Eyota-----------| 0-12 |Loamy fine sand|SM |A-2 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|50-90  | 12-43 |Loam, sandy |SM, ML, |A-4 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|60-90  | | loam, fine | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 43-65 |Silt loam, loam|CL, CL-ML |A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-10 | 65-80 |Fine sandy |ML, SM, |A-4, A-2 | 0 | 0 |95-100|85-100|50-90  | | loam, loamy | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | sand, sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1286: | | | | | | | | |  Prinsburg-------| 0-20 |Silty clay loam|ML, OL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | 20-25 |Silt loam, |ML, CL, CL-ML|A-7, A-6, A-4| 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 25-42 |Silt loam, |ML, CL, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6, A-7| 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-95 |80-90  | | | | | | | | | 1360: | | | | | | | | |  Rushriver-------| 0-31 |Fine sandy loam|SC-SM, ML, SM|A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|75-90 |45-75  | 31-80 |Stratified silt|SP, SM, |A-3, A-2, | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|90-100|40-80  | | loam to coarse| SC-SM, CL-ML| A-1, A-4 | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1361: | | | | | | | | |  Le Sueur--------| 0-13 |Loam-----------|CL, ML, CL-ML|A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 13-42 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 42-80 |Loam, fine |CL, SC, SC-SM|A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |80-95  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1362B: | | | | | | | | |  Angus-----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-42 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 42-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 1363: | | | | | | | | |  Dundas----------| 0-15 |Silt loam------|ML, CL |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-98 |85-97  | 15-40 |Clay loam, |CL, CH |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-2 |97-100|90-98 |85-97  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 40-80 |Loam, fine |CL, SC |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-98 |80-95  | | sandy loam, | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1366: | | | | | | | | |  Talcot----------| 0-25 |Silty clay loam|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |80-90  | 25-48 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|85-100|70-90  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 48-80 |Stratified |SP, SP-SM, SW|A-1 | 0 | 0 |65-90 |50-85 |20-50  | | loamy sand to | | | | | | |  | | gravelly | | | | | | |  | | coarse sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1367: | | | | | | | | |  Derrynane-------| 0-18 |Clay loam------|CL, CH, MH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|80-90  | 18-36 |Silty clay, |CH, MH, CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|85-95  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 36-55 |Clay loam------|CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-95  | 55-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 1387A: | | | | | | | | |  Collinwood------| 0-14 |Silty clay loam|CL, CH, ML, |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | | MH | | | | | |  | 14-41 |Silty clay, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 41-80 |Silty clay, |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1388B: | | | | | | | | |  Terril----------| 0-9 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|95-100|70-90  | 9-44 |Loam, clay loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|70-90  | 44-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, CL-ML |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|65-95  | | | | | | | | | 1408B: | | | | | | | | |  Angus-----------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 9-30 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | 30-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0-1 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | |  Kilkenny--------| 0-9 |Clay loam------|ML, MH |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|80-95  | 9-28 |Clay loam, |MH, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 28-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL, ML |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | | | | | | | | 1409A: | | | | | | | | |  Kenyon----------| 0-14 |Silt loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|85-95  | 14-37 |Loam, clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-95 |80-90  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 37-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-95 |80-90  | | | | | | | | | 1409B: | | | | | | | | |  Kenyon----------| 0-14 |Silt loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|85-95  | 14-54 |Loam, clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-95 |80-90  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 54-76 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-95 |80-90  | 76-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-95 |85-95 |80-90  | | | | | | | | | 1410B: | | | | | | | | |  Racine----------| 0-7 |Silt loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 7-29 |Silt loam, clay|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 29-48 |Clay loam, |CL, SC |A-6 | 0 | 2-5 |95-100|75-100|65-90  | | sandy clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 48-80 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 1-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1410C: | | | | | | | | |  Racine----------| 0-7 |Silt loam------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | 7-20 |Silt loam, clay|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|90-10 | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 20-48 |Clay loam, |CL, SC |A-6 | 0 | 2-5 |95-100|75-100|65-90  | | sandy clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 48-80 |Loam-----------|CL |A-6 | 0 | 1-5 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | | | | | | | | 1411B: | | | | | | | | |  Urban land. | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Hayden----------| 0-7 |Loam-----------|ML, CL-ML, CL|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|85-98  | 7-60 |Clay loam, |CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-95  | | loam, sandy | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 60-80 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |95-100|90-100|75-90  | | loam, fine | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Estherville-----| 0-11 |Sandy loam-----|SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|80-100|50-75  | 11-16 |Sandy loam, |SM, SC-SM, SC|A-2, A-4, A-1| 0 | 0-5 |85-100|80-95 |40-75  | | loam, coarse | | | | | | |  | | sandy loam. | | | | | | |  | 16-80 |Coarse sand, |SP, SP-SM, |A-1 | 0 | 0-10 |55-90 |50-85 |10-40  | | gravelly | SM, GP | | | | | |  | | coarse sand, | | | | | | |  | | loamy coarse | | | | | | |  | | sand. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1413B: | | | | | | | | |  Littleton-------| 0-9 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 9-26 |Silt loam------|CL |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 26-66 |Silt loam------|CL-ML, CL |A-4, A-6, A-7| 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 66-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-95 |80-90  | | | | | | | | | 1416C: | | | | | | | | |  Renova----------| 0-10 |Loam-----------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | 10-17 |Silty clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 17-54 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |65-85  | | clay loam, | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 54-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |70-85  | | | | | | | | | 
 Engineering Index Properties--Continued _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | | Classification | Fragments | Percentage pass Map symbol | Depth | USDA texture |___________________________|_____________| sieve number- and soil name | | | | | >10 | 3-10 |___________________ | | | Unified | AASHTO |inches|inches| 4 | 10 | 40 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | In | | | | Pct | Pct | | |  __ ___ ___  | | | | | | | | | 1437B: | | | | | | | | |  Renova----------| 0-10 |Silt loam------|ML, CL, CL-ML|A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | 10-19 |Silty clay |CL |A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |98-100|90-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam, loam. | | | | | | |  | 19-52 |Loam, sandy |CL, SC, |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |65-85  | | clay loam, | CL-ML, SC-SM| | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 52-80 |Loam, clay loam|CL |A-6 | 0 | 0-2 |95-100|85-95 |70-85  | | | | | | | | | 1501: | | | | | | | | |  Klossner--------| 0-7 |Mucky silty |MH | | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 7-44 |Muck, sapric |PT |A-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0  | | material. | | | | | | |  | 44-58 |Mucky silt |MH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | loam, mucky | | | | | | |  | | silty clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 58-80 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|60-95  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1831: | | | | | | | | |  Colo------------| 0-23 |Silt loam------|CL, CL-ML |A-4, A-6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | 23-37 |Silty clay loam|CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |90-10 | 37-80 |Silty clay |CL, CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |95-10 | | loam, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam, silt | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | 1962: | | | | | | | | |  Mazaska---------| 0-10 |Clay loam------|CL, CH |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0 |95-100|95-100|85-10 | 10-50 |Clay loam, |CH, CL |A-7 | 0 | 0 |90-100|85-100|75-95  | | clay, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | 50-80 |Clay loam, |CL |A-6, A-7 | 0 | 0-5 |90-100|85-100|70-95  | | loam, silty | | | | | | |  | | clay loam. | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | |  Rolfe-----------| 0-22 |Silt loam------|OL, CL, ML |A-6, A-4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | 22-49 |Clay, silty |CH |A-7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |95-100|90-10 | | clay, clay | | | | | | |  | | loam. | | | | | | |  | 49-80 |Clay loam, loam|CL |A-7, A-6 | 0 | 0 |95-100|90-100|80-90  | | | | | | | | | ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
284 Soil Survey of

Physical Properties of the Soils

(Entries under "Erosion factors--T" apply to the entire profile. Entries under "Wind erodibility group" and

 "Wind erodibility index" apply only to the surface layer. Absence of an entry indicates that data were not

 estimated)

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

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4D: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-7 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-12 | 24-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 12-40 | 20-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 40-80 | 20-27|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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4E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-12 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-22 | 24-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 22-55 | 20-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 55-80 | 20-27|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Minneopa--------| 0-12 | 5-15|1.30-1.50| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.15|Low------|4.0-6.0| 0.20| 0.20| 4 | 3 | 86

 | 12-47 | 5-15|1.40-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.07-0.11|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 47-60 | 1-10|1.50-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.04-0.09|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

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 Kasson----------| 0-13 | 18-27|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 13-30 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 30-80 | 18-30|1.75-1.95| 0.20-0.60 |0.09-0.13|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

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39A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Wadena----------| 0-24 | 18-27|1.30-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-6.0| 0.24| 0.24| 4 | 6 | 48

 | 24-30 | 18-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 30-80 | 1-5 |1.55-1.65|20.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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41A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-14 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 14-27 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 27-60 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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41B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 11-16 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 16-80 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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44: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Ankeny----------| 0-27 | 10-18|1.50-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.16-0.18|Low------|2.0-3.0| 0.20| 0.20| 4 | 3 | 86

 | 27-44 | 10-16|1.55-1.65| 2.00-6.00 |0.15-0.17|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 44-80 | 2-10|1.65-1.75| 6.00-20.00|0.12-0.14|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

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74B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Dickinson-------| 0-13 | 10-18|1.50-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.12-0.15|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.20| 0.20| 4 | 3 | 86

 | 13-26 | 10-15|1.45-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.12-0.15|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.17| 0.17| | |

 | 26-52 | 4-10|1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.08-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 52-60 | 4-10|1.60-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

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81B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-8 | 2-6 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.10-0.13|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 2 | 134

 | 8-15 | 1-5 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.12|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 15-38 | 0-3 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.11|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 38-80 | --- | --- | 0.20-2.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 285

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

81D: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-6 | 2-6 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.10-0.13|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 2 | 134

 | 6-12 | 1-5 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.12|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 12-38 | 0-3 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.11|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 38-80 | --- | --- | 0.20-2.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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81E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-4 | 2-6 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.10-0.13|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 2 | 134

 | 4-9 | 1-5 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.12|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 9-26 | 0-3 |1.55-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.11|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 26-80 | --- | --- | 0.20-2.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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98: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| 0-16 | 27-36|1.28-1.32| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.23|Moderate |5.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 7 | 38

 | 16-39 | 30-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Moderate |3.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 39-80 | 25-35|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Moderate |1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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99D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-12 | 22-32|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 12-40 | 18-32|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 40-80 | 22-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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100A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Copaston--------| 0-7 | 14-23|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Low------|2.0-5.0| 0.24| 0.24| 1 | 5 | 56

 | 7-11 | 14-20|1.40-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.15-0.17|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 11-18 | 14-30|1.45-1.65| 2.00-6.00 |0.12-0.14|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 18-28 | --- | --- | 2.00-20.00| --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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102B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Clarion---------| 0-10 | 20-27|1.30-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-6.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 10-44 | 23-30|1.30-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 44-80 | 22-30|1.30-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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104B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-9 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 9-43 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 43-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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104C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 7-32 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 32-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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104D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 7-38 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 38-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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104E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-5 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 5-30 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 30-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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106C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-6 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 6-24 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 24-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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286 Soil Survey of

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

106D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-7 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-42 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 42-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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106E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-8 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 8-38 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 38-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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109: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Cordova---------| 0-13 | 27-30|1.25-1.45| 0.20-0.60 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |4.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 13-36 | 28-35|1.35-1.50| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 36-60 | 18-30|1.45-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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113: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Webster---------| 0-13 | 26-35|1.35-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.19-0.21|Moderate |4.0-7.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 13-48 | 25-35|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.18|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 48-80 | 22-30|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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114: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| 0-12 | 27-35|1.35-1.45| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |5.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-27 | 25-35|1.35-1.45| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |2.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 27-36 | 25-35|1.35-1.50| 0.20-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 36-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-3.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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130: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Nicollet--------| 0-20 | 27-35|1.15-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.22|Moderate |4.0-8.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 20-40 | 25-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 40-80 | 22-30|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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134: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| 0-7 | 35-42|1.30-1.40| 0.20-0.60 |0.21-0.23|High-----|7.0-10 | 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 4 | 86

 | 7-40 | 35-45|1.30-1.40| 0.20-0.60 |0.18-0.20|High-----|7.0-10 | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 40-80 | 25-35|1.35-1.40| 0.20-0.60 |0.18-0.20|High-----|3.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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138B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| 0-12 | 27-32|1.15-1.25| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-41 | 35-55|1.25-1.35| 0.06-0.20 |0.13-0.19|High-----|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 41-80 | 27-35|1.35-1.45| 0.20-0.60 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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138C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| 0-8 | 27-32|1.15-1.25| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 8-42 | 35-55|1.25-1.35| 0.06-0.20 |0.13-0.19|High-----|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 42-80 | 27-35|1.35-1.45| 0.20-0.60 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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176: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Garwin----------| 0-8 | 22-27|1.30-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.23|Moderate |6.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 8-22 | 27-35|1.28-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|High-----|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 22-80 | 20-26|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.43| 0.43| | |

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208: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kato------------| 0-14 | 27-35|1.25-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.24|Moderate |5.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 4 | 7 | 38

 | 14-29 | 24-35|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate | --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 29-80 | 0-5 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.07|Low------| --- | 0.15| 0.15| | |

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213B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Klinger---------| 0-21 | 27-30|1.30-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Moderate |4.0-6.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 7 | 38

 | 21-43 | 28-35|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 43-80 | 20-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.43| 0.43| | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 287

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

219: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| 0-12 | 22-27|1.35-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|3.0-5.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-33 | 38-45|1.40-1.50| 0.06-0.20 |0.11-0.13|High-----|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 33-80 | 24-35|1.50-1.60| 0.20-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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238B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 20-27|1.15-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-54 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 54-60 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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238C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-53 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 53-60 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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238D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-8 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 8-46 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 46-60 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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238E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-38 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 38-60 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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238F: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-5 | 20-27|1.15-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 5-34 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 34-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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239: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| 0-11 | 28-30|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.20|Moderate |3.0-7.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 11-42 | 24-35|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 42-80 | 20-30|1.45-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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253: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------| 0-18 | 28-32|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|High-----|6.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 7 | 38

 | 18-36 | 25-32|1.40-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|High-----| --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 36-80 | 18-27|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate | --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

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256: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| 0-15 | 27-40|1.15-1.30| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.22|High-----|4.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4 | 86

 | 15-42 | 35-50|1.25-1.40| 0.06-0.20 |0.10-0.16|High-----|0.5-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 42-80 | 20-35|1.40-1.60| 0.20-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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285A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron------| 0-12 | 18-27|1.10-1.20| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-40 | 18-27|1.15-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 40-80 | 18-27|1.20-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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285B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron------| 0-14 | 18-27|1.10-1.20| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 14-42 | 18-27|1.15-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 42-80 | 18-27|1.20-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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301B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| 0-16 | 10-20|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 16-30 | 18-24|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Low------| --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 30-60 | 18-24|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 60-80 | 12-20|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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288 Soil Survey of

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

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301C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| 0-10 | 10-20|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 10-26 | 18-24|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Low------| --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 26-43 | 18-24|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 43-80 | 12-20|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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307: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Sargeant--------| 0-7 | 18-27|1.30-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-3.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-25 | 24-32|1.40-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Moderate | --- | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 25-55 | 24-32|1.60-1.80| 0.06-0.20 |0.10-0.15|Moderate | --- | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 55-80 | 18-27|1.75-2.00| 0.06-0.20 |0.08-0.14|Low------| --- | 0.37| 0.37| | |

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323: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Shields---------| 0-8 | 27-40|1.15-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 7 | 38

 | 8-53 | 40-60|1.25-1.35| 0.06-0.20 |0.10-0.16|High-----|0.5-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 53-80 | 27-50|1.35-1.45| 0.20-2.00 |0.11-0.19|High-----|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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376B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Moland----------| 0-14 | 18-27|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Moderate |4.0-6.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 14-20 | 28-32|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 20-49 | 18-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 49-80 | 18-27|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

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377: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Merton----------| 0-15 | 18-27|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|4.0-6.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 15-55 | 18-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 55-80 | 18-27|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

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378: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Maxfield--------| 0-15 | 27-35|1.35-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.23|High-----|6.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 7 | 38

 | 15-27 | 25-34|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|High-----|0.0-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 27-80 | 20-26|1.65-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.0-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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382B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming--------| 0-9 | 18-27|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.24-0.30|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-19 | 24-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 19-44 | 20-30|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.19|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 44-70 | 18-27|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

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382C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming--------| 0-7 | 18-27|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.24-0.30|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-23 | 24-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 23-45 | 20-30|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.19|Moderate | --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 45-70 | 18-27|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------| --- | 0.32| 0.32| | |

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392: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Biscay----------| 0-20 | 18-30|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |4.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 4 | 6 | 48

 | 20-25 | 18-30|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 25-33 | 10-28|1.35-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.11-0.17|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.32| | |

 | 33-80 | 1-6 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.05| 0.10| | |

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408: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Faxon-----------| 0-15 | 28-30|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Moderate |5.0-15 | 0.28| 0.28| 2 | 6 | 48

 | 15-34 | 18-30|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.12-0.19|Moderate | --- | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 34-60 | --- | --- | 2.00-20.00| --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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411A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| 0-12 | 18-27|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-5.0| 0.32| 0.32| 4 | 6 | 48

 | 12-33 | 18-27|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 33-80 | 1-10|1.50-1.70| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 289

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

411B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| 0-10 | 18-27|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-5.0| 0.32| 0.32| 4 | 6 | 48

 | 10-22 | 18-27|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 22-80 | 1-10|1.50-1.70| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

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414: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hamel-----------| 0-21 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|5.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 21-51 | 24-35|1.45-1.60| 0.20-0.60 |0.16-0.19|Moderate |2.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 51-80 | 20-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.18|Moderate |0.0-3.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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463A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Minneiska-------| 0-9 | 10-27|1.30-1.40| 2.00-6.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|2.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 9-20 | 5-18|1.40-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 20-60 | 2-5 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.05-0.08|Low------|0.0-1.0| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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484D: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| 0-35 | 5-18|1.45-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.16|Low------|2.0-3.0| 0.20| 0.20| 5 | 3 | 86

 | 35-48 | 15-25|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 48-80 | 1-18|1.40-1.60| 2.00-20.00|0.08-0.14|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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523: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| 0-8 | --- |0.20-0.35| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 70-99 | --- | --- | 3 | 2 | 134

 | 8-66 | --- |0.15-0.25| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 70-99 | --- | --- | | |

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525: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Muskego---------| 0-27 | --- |0.10-0.21| 0.60-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 60-90 | 0.10| 0.10| 1 | 2 | 134

 | 27-80 | 18-35|0.30-1.10| 0.06-0.20 |0.18-0.24|Moderate |6.0-20 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

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528B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-12 | --- |0.25-0.55| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.48|---------| 25-60 | --- | --- | 2 | 8 | ---

 | 12-42 | 22-35|1.10-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Moderate | 10-20 | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 42-55 | 22-35|1.30-1.40| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |5.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 55-80 | 15-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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529A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| 0-15 | 10-18|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 2 | 5 | 56

 | 15-28 | 25-35|1.55-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 28-32 | 22-40|1.55-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 32-42 | --- | --- | 0.06-2.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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529B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| 0-27 | 10-18|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 2 | 5 | 56

 | 27-31 | 25-35|1.55-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 31-38 | 22-40|1.55-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 38-48 | --- | --- | 0.06-2.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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548: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Medo------------| 0-25 | --- |0.25-0.45| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 20-50 | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 134

 | 25-31 | 15-30|1.15-1.65| 0.60-6.00 |0.13-0.20|Moderate |5.0-20 | 0.24| 0.24| | |

 | 31-45 | 15-30|1.35-1.65| 0.60-6.00 |0.13-0.20|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 45-80 | 0-10|1.50-1.65| 2.00-20.00|0.03-0.10|Low------|0.5-2.0| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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572: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lowlein---------| 0-13 | 10-18|1.30-1.50| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.15|Low------|4.0-7.0| 0.20| 0.20| 5 | 3 | 86

 | 13-24 | 10-18|1.35-1.45| 2.00-6.00 |0.12-0.14|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.24| 0.24| | |

 | 24-46 | 1-10|1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.06-0.11|Low------|0.0-1.0| 0.15| 0.15| | |

 | 46-80 | 18-32|1.50-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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611D: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-8 | 5-15|1.35-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.15|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 8-16 | 1-10|1.50-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

 | 16-60 | 1-5 |1.55-1.65|20.00-40.00|0.02-0.06|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

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290 Soil Survey of

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

757: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------| 0-12 | 18-27|1.30-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |3.0-6.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 12-44 | 20-27|1.30-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.23|Moderate |1.0-3.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 44-50 | 22-32|1.40-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.23|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 50-80 | 22-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.05-0.10|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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761: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Epsom-----------| 0-8 | 28-35|1.00-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.23|Moderate |6.0-12 | 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 8-30 | 28-35|1.20-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.21|Moderate |6.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 30-60 | 22-27|1.30-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.21|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 60-80 | 22-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.05-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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764: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-42 | --- |0.25-0.55| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.48|---------| 25-60 | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 134

 | 42-56 | 22-35|1.10-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Moderate | 10-20 | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 56-80 | 15-32|1.30-1.40| 0.20-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |5.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

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783C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 28-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-21 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 21-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-35 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 35-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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783D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 28-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-40 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 40-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-15 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 15-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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783E: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-10 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 10-30 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 30-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-47 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 47-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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783F: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-45 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 45-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Kilkenny--------| 0-11 | 20-27|1.15-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 11-34 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 34-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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849B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | | | |

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 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 11-16 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 16-80 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 291

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

 | | | | | | | | | | | |

860C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | | | |

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 Hayden----------| 0-6 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 6-36 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 36-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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875B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-9 | 5-15|1.35-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.15|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 9-16 | 1-10|1.50-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

 | 16-60 | 1-5 |1.55-1.65|20.00-40.00|0.02-0.06|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

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 Estherville-----| 0-8 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 8-23 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 23-60 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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875C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-9 | 5-15|1.35-1.55| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.15|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.17| 0.17| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 9-15 | 1-10|1.50-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.03-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

 | 15-60 | 1-5 |1.55-1.65|20.00-40.00|0.02-0.06|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.15| | |

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 Estherville-----| 0-6 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 6-14 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 14-60 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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945C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-55 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 55-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Storden---------| 0-7 | 18-27|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 7-47 | 18-30|1.35-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 47-80 | 18-30|1.35-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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945D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-23 | 24-32|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 23-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Storden---------| 0-10 | 18-27|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 10-30 | 18-30|1.35-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 30-80 | 18-30|1.35-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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963C2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Timula----------| 0-25 | 10-18|1.30-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 25-80 | 10-18|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Low------|0.2-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Bold------------| 0-8 | 12-18|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.24|Low------|0.5-2.0| 0.43| 0.43| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 8-60 | 12-18|1.10-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.43| 0.43| | |

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963D2: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Timula----------| 0-30 | 10-18|1.30-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 30-80 | 10-18|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Low------|0.2-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Bold------------| 0-8 | 12-18|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.21-0.24|Low------|0.5-2.0| 0.43| 0.43| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 8-60 | 12-18|1.10-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.43| 0.43| | |

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1013: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | | | | | | |

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292 Soil Survey of

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

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1016: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Udorthents------| 0-60 | 2-18|1.50-1.70| 0.60-6.00 |0.08-0.14|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.24| 0.28| 5 | 3 | 86

 | 60-80 | --- | --- | 0.06-6.00 | --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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1030: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | | | | | | |

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 Udipsamments----| 0-14 | 1-15|1.50-1.70| 2.00-20.00|0.05-0.10|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.15| 0.15| 5 | 2 | 220

 | 14-60 | 1-10|1.50-1.70| 6.00-20.00|0.05-0.08|Low------| --- | 0.10| 0.10| | |

 | 60-80 | 1-10|1.50-1.70|20.00-63.00|0.03-0.05|Low------| --- | 0.05| 0.10| | |

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1058: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| 0-72 | --- |0.08-0.30| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 70-99 | --- | --- | 3 | 8 | ---

 | 72-80 | --- |0.13-0.23| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 70-99 | --- | --- | | |

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 Muskego---------| 0-35 | 2-4 |0.10-0.21| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|Low------| 25-60 | 0.10| 0.10| 1 | 8 | ---

 | 35-60 | 18-35|0.30-1.10| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.24|Moderate |6.0-20 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1080: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-40 | --- |0.25-0.45| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.45|---------| 25-60 | --- | --- | 2 | 8 | ---

 | 40-80 | 20-35|1.45-1.70| 0.20-2.00 |0.14-0.22|Moderate |5.0-20 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

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 Okoboji---------| 0-15 | 30-40|1.20-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.25|Moderate | 10-18 | 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 15-45 | 35-45|1.35-1.40| 0.20-0.60 |0.18-0.20|High-----| --- | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 45-80 | 35-45|1.35-1.40| 0.20-0.60 |0.18-0.20|High-----| --- | 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Glencoe---------| 0-24 | 27-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |8.0-15 | 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 8 | ---

 | 24-34 | 25-35|1.35-1.50| 0.20-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |2.0-6.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 34-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-3.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1116F: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Brodale---------| 0-3 | 5-18|1.15-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.06-0.12|Low------|2.0-5.0| 0.17| 0.28| 5 | 8 | ---

 | 3-47 | 5-18|1.20-1.35| 0.60-6.00 |0.04-0.09|Low------| --- | 0.20| 0.24| | |

 | 47-57 | --- | --- | 2.00-20.00| --- |---------| --- | --- | --- | | |

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 Eyota-----------| 0-12 | 1-10|1.40-1.50| 2.00-6.00 |0.10-0.14|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.20| 0.20| 5 | 2 | 134

 | 12-43 | 5-18|1.50-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.12-0.14|Low------| --- | 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 43-65 | 15-25|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 65-80 | 1-18|1.40-1.60| 2.00-20.00|0.08-0.14|Low------| --- | 0.43| 0.43| | |

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1286: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------| 0-20 | 27-35|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.24|Moderate |4.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4L | 86

 | 20-25 | 18-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.22|Moderate |1.0-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 25-42 | 18-35|1.25-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 42-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1360: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Rushriver-------| 0-31 | 5-18|1.40-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.11-0.17|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 3 | 86

 | 31-80 | 2-10|1.55-1.65| 2.00-20.00|0.06-0.15|Low------|0.5-2.0| 0.17| 0.17| | |

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1361: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| 0-13 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|3.0-7.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 13-42 | 24-35|1.30-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 42-80 | 12-22|1.50-1.65| 2.00-6.00 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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1362B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| 0-9 | 20-27|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-42 | 24-35|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 42-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 293

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

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 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

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1363: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Dundas----------| 0-15 | 10-27|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 15-40 | 20-35|1.50-1.65| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 40-80 | 12-22|1.60-1.80| 2.00-6.00 |0.14-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1366: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Talcot----------| 0-25 | 30-35|1.20-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.22|Moderate |4.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 4 | 4L | 86

 | 25-48 | 30-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.20|Moderate |2.0-6.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 48-80 | 1-6 |1.55-1.65| 6.00-20.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.15| 0.15| | |

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1367: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Derrynane-------| 0-18 | 30-40|1.20-1.40| 0.06-0.60 |0.17-0.19|High-----|5.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4 | 86

 | 18-36 | 35-45|1.40-1.60| 0.06-0.60 |0.13-0.16|High-----|5.0-10 | 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 36-55 | 27-35|1.40-1.75| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |3.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 55-80 | 20-30|1.40-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.18|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1387A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Collinwood------| 0-14 | 35-40|1.20-1.30| 0.20-0.60 |0.14-0.17|Moderate |5.0-8.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4 | 86

 | 14-41 | 35-60|1.25-1.35| 0.06-0.60 |0.13-0.16|High-----|1.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 41-80 | 35-45|1.25-1.40| 0.06-0.60 |0.11-0.15|High-----|0.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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1388B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Terril----------| 0-9 | 18-26|1.35-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-5.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-44 | 24-30|1.40-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|2.0-3.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 44-80 | 22-30|1.45-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.16-0.18|Low------|0.0-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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1408B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| 0-9 | 28-30|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |1.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-30 | 24-35|1.45-1.55| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 30-80 | 22-30|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|1.15-1.25| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |2.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-28 | 35-45|1.25-1.35| 0.20-0.60 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 28-80 | 22-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1409A: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| 0-14 | 18-26|1.40-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-4.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 14-37 | 20-30|1.45-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 37-80 | 22-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1409B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| 0-14 | 18-26|1.40-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|3.0-4.0| 0.24| 0.24| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 14-54 | 20-30|1.45-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 54-76 | 20-24|1.65-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 76-80 | 22-32|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1410B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-29 | 22-32|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 29-48 | 18-32|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 48-80 | 22-28|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1410C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 7-20 | 22-32|1.40-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Moderate |0.5-2.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 20-48 | 18-32|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 48-80 | 22-28|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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294 Soil Survey of

 Physical Properties of the Soils--Continued

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | | | |Erosion factors|Wind |Wind

 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Moist | Permea- |Available| Shrink- |Organic|_______________|erodi-|erodi-

 and soil name | | | bulk | bility | water | swell | matter| | | |bility|bility

 | | | density | |capacity |potential| | K | Kf | T |group |index ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct | g/cc | In/hr | In/in | | Pct | | | | | __ ___ ____ _____ _____ ___

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1411B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | | | | |

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 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|1.40-1.60| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 5 | 56

 | 7-60 | 18-32|1.50-1.65| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 60-80 | 12-22|1.65-1.80| 0.60-2.00 |0.14-0.19|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15|1.25-1.35| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|2.0-4.0| 0.20| 0.20| 3 | 3 | 86

 | 11-16 | 10-18|1.35-1.60| 2.00-6.00 |0.13-0.18|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.20| 0.20| | |

 | 16-80 | 0-8 |1.50-1.65| 6.00-63.00|0.02-0.04|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.10| 0.10| | |

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1413B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Littleton-------| 0-9 | 18-27|1.20-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.24|Low------|3.0-4.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 9-26 | 22-27|1.20-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-3.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

 | 26-66 | 18-27|1.20-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.43| 0.43| | |

 | 66-80 | 22-32|1.55-1.70| 0.60-2.00 |0.17-0.19|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.32| | |

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1416C: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-10 | 18-26|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 10-17 | 24-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 17-54 | 18-32|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 54-80 | 22-28|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1437B: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-10 | 18-26|1.30-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 10-19 | 24-32|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.20-0.22|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 19-52 | 18-32|1.55-1.75| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Low------|0.5-1.0| 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 52-80 | 22-28|1.70-1.90| 0.20-0.60 |0.10-0.15|Low------|0.0-0.5| 0.37| 0.37| | |

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1501: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-7 | 22-35|1.10-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Moderate | 10-20 | 0.37| 0.37| 2 | 2 | 134

 | 7-44 | --- |0.25-0.55| 0.20-6.00 |0.35-0.48|---------| 25-60 | --- | --- | | |

 | 44-58 | 22-35|1.10-1.25| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.26|Moderate | 10-20 | 0.37| 0.37| | |

 | 58-80 | 15-32|1.35-1.50| 0.60-2.00 |0.15-0.19|Moderate |0.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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1831: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| 0-23 | 20-26|1.25-1.30| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Moderate |3.0-5.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 23-37 | 30-35|1.25-1.35| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Moderate |3.0-4.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 37-80 | 25-35|1.35-1.45| 0.60-2.00 |0.18-0.20|Moderate |1.0-2.0| 0.32| 0.32| | |

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1962: | | | | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| 0-10 | 27-40|1.15-1.30| 0.20-0.60 |0.17-0.22|High-----|4.0-7.0| 0.28| 0.28| 5 | 4 | 86

 | 10-50 | 35-50|1.25-1.40| 0.06-0.20 |0.10-0.16|High-----|0.5-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 50-80 | 20-35|1.40-1.60| 0.20-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-0.5| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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 Rolfe-----------| 0-22 | 22-27|1.35-1.40| 0.60-2.00 |0.22-0.24|Low------|3.0-5.0| 0.37| 0.37| 5 | 6 | 48

 | 22-49 | 38-45|1.40-1.50| 0.06-0.20 |0.11-0.13|High-----|1.0-2.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

 | 49-80 | 24-35|1.50-1.60| 0.20-2.00 |0.14-0.16|Moderate |0.0-1.0| 0.28| 0.28| | |

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Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 295

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 (Absence of an entry indicates that data were not estimated)

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

4D: | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-7 | 20-27|12.0-18.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 7-12 | 24-32|13.0-18.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 12-40 | 20-30|11.0-17.0| 4.5-7.3 | ---

 | 40-80 | 20-27|10.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

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4E: | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-12 | 20-27|12.0-18.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 12-22 | 24-32|13.0-18.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 22-55 | 20-30|11.0-17.0| 4.5-7.3 | ---

 | 55-80 | 20-27|10.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

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17: | | | | |

 Minneopa--------| 0-12 | 5-15|11.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 12-47 | 5-15| 4.0-10.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 47-60 | 1-10| 1.0-6.0 | 6.1-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

24: | | | | |

 Kasson----------| 0-13 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 13-30 | 24-32| --- | 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 30-80 | 18-30| --- | 7.4-8.4 | ---

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39A: | | | | |

 Wadena----------| 0-24 | 18-27| 5.0-25.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 24-30 | 18-30| 5.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 30-80 | 1-5 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

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41A: | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-14 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-27 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 27-60 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

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41B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-16 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 16-80 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

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44: | | | | |

 Ankeny----------| 0-27 | 10-18|15.0-20.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 27-44 | 10-16|15.0-20.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 44-80 | 2-10| 5.0-10.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

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74B: | | | | |

 Dickinson-------| 0-13 | 10-18|15.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 13-26 | 10-15|15.0-20.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 26-52 | 4-10| 5.0-10.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 52-60 | 4-10| 5.0-10.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

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81B: | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-8 | 2-6 | 0.0-7.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 8-15 | 1-5 | 0.0-6.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 15-38 | 0-3 | 0.0-3.0 | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 38-80 | --- | --- | --- | ---

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81D: | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-6 | 2-6 | 0.0-7.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 6-12 | 1-5 | 0.0-6.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 12-38 | 0-3 | 0.0-3.0 | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 38-80 | --- | --- | --- | ---

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

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81E: | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 0-4 | 2-6 | 0.0-7.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 4-9 | 1-5 | 0.0-6.0 | 3.5-7.3 | ---

 | 9-26 | 0-3 | 0.0-3.0 | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 26-80 | --- | --- | --- | ---

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98: | | | | |

 Colo------------| 0-16 | 27-36|36.0-41.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 16-39 | 30-35|36.0-41.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 39-80 | 25-35|30.0-36.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

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99D2: | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 7-12 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 12-40 | 18-32|18.0-23.0| 4.5-6.0 | 0-5

 | 40-80 | 22-32|13.0-18.0| 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

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100A: | | | | |

 Copaston--------| 0-7 | 14-23|10.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-11 | 14-20| 5.0-15.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-18 | 14-30| 5.0-15.0| 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 18-28 | --- | --- | --- | ---

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102B: | | | | |

 Clarion---------| 0-10 | 20-27|20.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 10-44 | 23-30|20.0-25.0| 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 44-80 | 22-30|20.0-25.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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104B: | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-9 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-43 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 43-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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104C2: | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-32 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 32-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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104D2: | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-38 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 38-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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104E: | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-5 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 5-30 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 30-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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106C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-6 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 6-24 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 24-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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106D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-7 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-42 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 42-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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106E: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-8 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 8-38 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 38-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

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109: | | | | |

 Cordova---------| 0-13 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 13-36 | 28-35|15.0-25.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 36-60 | 18-30|10.0-17.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

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113: | | | | |

 Webster---------| 0-13 | 26-35|22.0-32.0| 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | 13-48 | 25-35|15.0-25.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-10

 | 48-80 | 22-30|13.0-20.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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114: | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| 0-12 | 27-35|23.0-37.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 12-27 | 25-35|16.0-27.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 27-36 | 25-35|14.0-25.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-5

 | 36-80 | 22-32|11.0-22.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-20

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130: | | | | |

 Nicollet--------| 0-20 | 27-35|25.0-40.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 20-40 | 25-35|15.0-25.0| 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 40-80 | 22-30|10.0-20.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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134: | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| 0-7 | 35-42|41.0-45.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 7-40 | 35-45|41.0-45.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 40-80 | 25-35|36.0-41.0| 6.6-8.4 | 0-30

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138B: | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| 0-12 | 27-32|18.0-24.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 12-41 | 35-55|19.0-30.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 41-80 | 27-35|14.0-19.0| 6.6-7.8 | 5-20

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138C: | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| 0-8 | 27-32|18.0-24.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 8-42 | 35-55|19.0-30.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 42-80 | 27-35|14.0-19.0| 6.6-7.8 | 5-20

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176: | | | | |

 Garwin----------| 0-8 | 22-27|36.0-41.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 8-22 | 27-35|36.0-41.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 22-80 | 20-26|30.0-36.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-15

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208: | | | | |

 Kato------------| 0-14 | 27-35| --- | 6.1-7.8 | ---

 | 14-29 | 24-35| --- | 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 29-80 | 0-5 | --- | 6.1-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

213B: | | | | |

 Klinger---------| 0-21 | 27-30|30.0-36.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 21-43 | 28-35|25.0-30.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 43-80 | 20-32|15.0-20.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | | | | |

219: | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| 0-12 | 22-27|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 12-33 | 38-45|20.0-30.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 33-80 | 24-35|20.0-25.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-25

 | | | | |

238B: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 20-27|15.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-54 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 54-60 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

238C2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-53 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 53-60 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

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238D2: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-8 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 8-46 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 46-60 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

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238E: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-38 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 38-60 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

238F: | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-5 | 20-27|15.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 5-34 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 34-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

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239: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| 0-11 | 28-30|15.0-26.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-42 | 24-35|11.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 42-80 | 20-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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253: | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------| 0-18 | 28-32| --- | 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 18-36 | 25-32| --- | 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 36-80 | 18-27| --- | 7.4-7.8 | ---

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256: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| 0-15 | 27-40|22.0-34.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 15-42 | 35-50|19.0-29.0| 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 42-80 | 20-35|10.0-19.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-20

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285A: | | | | |

 Port Byron------| 0-12 | 18-27| --- | 5.1-8.4 | ---

 | 12-40 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 40-80 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-8.4 | ---

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285B: | | | | |

 Port Byron------| 0-14 | 18-27| --- | 5.1-8.4 | ---

 | 14-42 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 42-80 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-8.4 | ---

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301B: | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| 0-16 | 10-20| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 16-30 | 18-24| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 30-60 | 18-24| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 60-80 | 12-20| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

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301C: | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| 0-10 | 10-20| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 10-26 | 18-24| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 26-43 | 18-24| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 43-80 | 12-20| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

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307: | | | | |

 Sargeant--------| 0-7 | 18-27| --- | 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 7-25 | 24-32| --- | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 25-55 | 24-32| --- | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 55-80 | 18-27| --- | 6.1-7.8 | ---

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

323: | | | | |

 Shields---------| 0-8 | 27-40|18.0-28.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 8-53 | 40-60|21.0-34.0| 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 53-80 | 27-50|14.0-26.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-20

 | | | | |

376B: | | | | |

 Moland----------| 0-14 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-20 | 28-32| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 20-49 | 18-30| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 49-80 | 18-27| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

377: | | | | |

 Merton----------| 0-15 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 15-55 | 18-30| --- | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 55-80 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

378: | | | | |

 Maxfield--------| 0-15 | 27-35|36.0-41.0| 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | 15-27 | 25-34|30.0-36.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 27-80 | 20-26|25.0-30.0| 6.1-7.8 | 10-20

 | | | | |

382B: | | | | |

 Blooming--------| 0-9 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 9-19 | 24-32| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 19-44 | 20-30| --- | 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 44-70 | 18-27| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

382C2: | | | | |

 Blooming--------| 0-7 | 18-27| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 7-23 | 24-32| --- | 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 23-45 | 20-30| --- | 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 45-70 | 18-27| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

392: | | | | |

 Biscay----------| 0-20 | 18-30|20.0-35.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 20-25 | 18-30|12.0-25.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 25-33 | 10-28| 5.0-20.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 33-80 | 1-6 | 1.0-5.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

408: | | | | |

 Faxon-----------| 0-15 | 28-30| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

 | 15-34 | 18-30| --- | 6.6-7.8 | ---

 | 34-60 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

411A: | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| 0-12 | 18-27|13.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 12-33 | 18-27|11.0-18.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 33-80 | 1-10| 1.0-6.0 | 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | | | | |

411B: | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| 0-10 | 18-27|13.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 10-22 | 18-27|11.0-18.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 22-80 | 1-10| 1.0-6.0 | 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | | | | |

414: | | | | |

 Hamel-----------| 0-21 | 20-27|15.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 21-51 | 24-35|15.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 51-80 | 20-30|10.0-20.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-25

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300 Soil Survey of

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

463A: | | | | |

 Minneiska-------| 0-9 | 10-27|10.0-30.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-20

 | 9-20 | 5-18| 5.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | 20-60 | 2-5 | 0.0-5.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

484D: | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| 0-35 | 5-18| --- | 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 35-48 | 15-25| --- | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 48-80 | 1-18| --- | 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | | | | |

523: | | | | |

 Houghton--------| 0-8 | --- | 140-200 | 4.5-7.8 | ---

 | 8-66 | --- | 100-200 | 4.5-7.8 | ---

 | | | | |

525: | | | | |

 Muskego---------| 0-27 | --- | 140-180 | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 27-80 | 18-35|10.0-45.0| 6.6-8.4 | 60-80

 | | | | |

528B: | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-12 | --- | 150-200 | 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 12-42 | 22-35| 150-200 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 42-55 | 22-35|20.0-50.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 55-80 | 15-32|20.0-50.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-30

 | | | | |

529A: | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| 0-15 | 10-18| 6.0-20.0| 5.6-7.8 | 0-5

 | 15-28 | 25-35| 5.0-30.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 28-32 | 22-40| 4.0-35.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-20

 | 32-42 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

529B: | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| 0-27 | 10-18| 6.0-20.0| 5.6-7.8 | 0-5

 | 27-31 | 25-35| 5.0-30.0| 5.1-6.5 | ---

 | 31-38 | 22-40| 4.0-35.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-20

 | 38-48 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

548: | | | | |

 Medo------------| 0-25 | --- | 40-100 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 25-31 | 15-30|20.0-55.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 31-45 | 15-30|10.0-25.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 45-80 | 0-10| 1.0-9.0 | 6.1-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

572: | | | | |

 Lowlein---------| 0-13 | 10-18|10.0-25.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 13-24 | 10-18| 5.0-15.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 24-46 | 1-10| 0.0-10.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 46-80 | 18-32|10.0-20.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

611D: | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-8 | 5-15| 1.0-10.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 8-16 | 1-10| 1.0-5.0 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 16-60 | 1-5 | 1.0-5.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

757: | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------| 0-12 | 18-27|19.0-31.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 12-44 | 20-27|16.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 44-50 | 22-32|10.0-17.0| 5.6-7.8 | ---

 | 50-80 | 22-32|10.0-17.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

761: | | | | |

 Epsom-----------| 0-8 | 28-35|32.0-49.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 8-30 | 28-35|32.0-45.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 30-60 | 22-27|16.0-36.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 60-80 | 22-32|19.0-23.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

764: | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-42 | --- | 150-200 | 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 42-56 | 22-35| 150-200 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 56-80 | 15-32|20.0-50.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-30

 | | | | |

783C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 28-30|13.0-27.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-21 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 21-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-35 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 35-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

783D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 28-30|13.0-27.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-40 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 40-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-7 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-15 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 15-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

783E: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-10 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 10-30 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 30-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-47 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 47-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

783F: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-45 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 45-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-11 | 20-27|15.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-34 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 34-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

849B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-16 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 16-80 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

860C: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-6 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 6-36 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 36-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

875B: | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-9 | 5-15| 1.0-10.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 9-16 | 1-10| 1.0-5.0 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 16-60 | 1-5 | 1.0-5.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-8 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 8-23 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 23-60 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

875C: | | | | |

 Hawick----------| 0-9 | 5-15| 1.0-10.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 9-15 | 1-10| 1.0-5.0 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-10

 | 15-60 | 1-5 | 1.0-5.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-6 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 6-14 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-60 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

945C2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-55 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 55-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Storden---------| 0-7 | 18-27|11.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | 7-47 | 18-30| 9.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 15-30

 | 47-80 | 18-30| 9.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-20

 | | | | |

945D2: | | | | |

 Lester----------| 0-9 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-23 | 24-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 23-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Storden---------| 0-10 | 18-27|11.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | 10-30 | 18-30| 9.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 15-30

 | 30-80 | 18-30| 9.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-20

 | | | | |

963C2: | | | | |

 Timula----------| 0-25 | 10-18| 8.0-15.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 25-80 | 10-18| 6.0-12.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-35

 | | | | |

 Bold------------| 0-8 | 12-18| 6.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-40

 | 8-60 | 12-18| 5.0-12.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-50

 | | | | |

963D2: | | | | |

 Timula----------| 0-30 | 10-18| 8.0-15.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 30-80 | 10-18| 6.0-12.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-35

 | | | | |

 Bold------------| 0-8 | 12-18| 6.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-40

 | 8-60 | 12-18| 5.0-12.0| 7.4-8.4 | 10-50

 | | | | |

1013: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

1016: | | | | |

 Udorthents------| 0-60 | 2-18| 1.0-15.0| 6.6-9.0 | ---

 | 60-80 | --- | --- | --- | ---

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

1030: | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Udipsamments----| 0-14 | 1-15| 1.0-5.0 | 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-60 | 1-10| 1.0-3.0 | 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | 60-80 | 1-10| 1.0-3.0 | 7.4-8.4 | 0-5

 | | | | |

1058: | | | | |

 Houghton--------| 0-72 | --- | 150-230 | 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | 72-80 | --- | 150-230 | 6.6-7.3 | ---

 | | | | |

 Muskego---------| 0-35 | 2-4 | 140-180 | 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 35-60 | 18-35|10.0-45.0| 6.6-8.4 | 60-80

 | | | | |

1080: | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-40 | --- | 50-150 | 5.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 40-80 | 20-35|20.0-60.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-20

 | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| 0-15 | 30-40|41.0-50.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 15-45 | 35-45|41.0-45.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 45-80 | 35-45|36.0-41.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-30

 | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| 0-24 | 24-27|30.0-50.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 24-34 | 25-35|15.0-30.0| 6.6-7.8 | 0-5

 | 34-80 | 22-32|10.0-20.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1116F: | | | | |

 Brodale---------| 0-3 | 5-18| --- | 6.6-8.4 | ---

 | 3-47 | 5-18| --- | 7.4-8.4 | ---

 | 47-57 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| 0-12 | 1-10| --- | 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 12-43 | 5-18| --- | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 43-65 | 15-25| --- | 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 65-80 | 1-18| --- | 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | | | | |

1286: | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------| 0-20 | 27-35|22.0-35.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

 | 20-25 | 18-35|14.0-28.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

 | 25-42 | 18-35|10.0-20.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

 | 42-80 | 22-32|10.0-20.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1360: | | | | |

 Rushriver-------| 0-31 | 5-18| 3.0-13.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | 31-80 | 2-10| 3.0-13.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1361: | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| 0-13 | 20-27|12.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 13-42 | 24-35|11.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 42-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

1362B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------| 0-9 | 20-27|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-42 | 24-35|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 42-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

1363: | | | | |

 Dundas----------| 0-15 | 10-27| 9.0-22.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 15-40 | 20-35|11.0-26.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 40-80 | 12-22| 6.0-12.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

1366: | | | | |

 Talcot----------| 0-25 | 30-35| --- | 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | 25-48 | 30-35| --- | 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | 48-80 | 1-6 | --- | 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

1367: | | | | |

 Derrynane-------| 0-18 | 30-40|25.0-40.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 18-36 | 35-45|25.0-45.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 36-55 | 27-35|20.0-30.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 55-80 | 20-30|10.0-20.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | | | | |

1387A: | | | | |

 Collinwood------| 0-14 | 35-40|35.0-44.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-41 | 35-60|26.0-52.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 41-80 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-15

 | | | | |

1388B: | | | | |

 Terril----------| 0-9 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 9-44 | 24-30|20.0-25.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 44-80 | 22-30|15.0-25.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | | | | |

1408B: | | | | |

 Angus-----------| 0-9 | 28-30|13.0-27.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-30 | 24-35|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 30-80 | 22-30| 8.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-30

 | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| 0-9 | 27-30|20.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 9-28 | 35-45|25.0-35.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 28-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-30

 | | | | |

1409A: | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| 0-14 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-37 | 20-30|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 37-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 6.6-8.4 | 0-25

 | | | | |

1409B: | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| 0-14 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 14-54 | 20-30|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 54-76 | 20-24|20.0-25.0| 6.6-8.4 | 0-25

 | 76-80 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 6.6-8.4 | 0-25

 | | | | |

1410B: | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 7-29 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 29-48 | 18-32|18.0-23.0| 4.5-6.0 | 0-5

 | 48-80 | 22-28|13.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1410C: | | | | |

 Racine----------| 0-7 | 18-26|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 7-20 | 22-32|20.0-25.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 20-48 | 18-32|18.0-23.0| 4.5-6.0 | 0-5

 | 48-80 | 22-28|13.0-18.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | |

 | | | | |

 Hayden----------| 0-7 | 12-20|10.0-24.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 7-60 | 18-32|10.0-23.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 60-80 | 12-22| 8.0-16.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-25

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 Map symbol | Depth | Clay | Cation- | Soil | Calcium

 and soil name | | |exchange |reaction |carbonate

 | | |capacity | | ______________________________________________________________

 | In | Pct |meq/100g | pH | Pct __ ___ ________ __ ___

 | | | | |

1411B: | | | | |

 Estherville-----| 0-11 | 5-15| 2.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 11-16 | 10-18| 4.0-20.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 16-80 | 0-8 | 0.0-5.0 | 6.6-8.4 | 0-15

 | | | | |

1413B: | | | | |

 Littleton-------| 0-9 | 18-27|19.0-27.0| 5.6-7.8 | ---

 | 9-26 | 22-27|17.0-25.0| 5.6-7.8 | ---

 | 26-66 | 18-27|13.0-20.0| 5.6-7.8 | ---

 | 66-80 | 22-32|11.0-17.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-15

 | | | | |

1416C: | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-10 | 18-26|11.0-17.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 10-17 | 24-32|13.0-18.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 17-54 | 18-32|10.0-18.0| 4.5-7.3 | ---

 | 54-80 | 22-28|11.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1437B: | | | | |

 Renova----------| 0-10 | 18-26|11.0-17.0| 5.6-6.5 | ---

 | 10-19 | 24-32|13.0-18.0| 4.5-6.0 | ---

 | 19-52 | 18-32|10.0-18.0| 4.5-7.3 | ---

 | 52-80 | 22-28|11.0-15.0| 7.4-8.4 | 5-20

 | | | | |

1501: | | | | |

 Klossner--------| 0-7 | 22-35| 150-200 | 6.1-7.8 | 0-15

 | 7-44 | --- | 150-200 | 5.6-7.8 | 0-15

 | 44-58 | 22-35|35.0-65.0| 6.1-7.8 | 0-5

 | 58-80 | 15-32| 5.0-25.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-20

 | | | | |

1831: | | | | |

 Colo------------| 0-23 | 20-26|25.0-30.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 23-37 | 30-35|36.0-41.0| 5.6-7.3 | ---

 | 37-80 | 25-35|30.0-36.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | | | | |

1962: | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| 0-10 | 27-40|22.0-34.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 10-50 | 35-50|19.0-29.0| 4.5-6.5 | ---

 | 50-80 | 20-35|10.0-19.0| 7.4-7.8 | 5-20

 | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| 0-22 | 22-27|20.0-25.0| 5.1-7.3 | ---

 | 22-49 | 38-45|20.0-30.0| 6.1-7.3 | ---

 | 49-80 | 24-35|20.0-25.0| 6.1-8.4 | 0-25

 | | | | | ______________________________________________________________
306 Soil Survey of

Water Features

(See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates that the feature is not

 a concern or that data were not estimated)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

4D: | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

4E: | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

17: | | | | | | | | |

 Minneopa--------| B |Rare-------| --- | --- | 3.0-5.0 |Apparent---| Apr-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

24: | | | | | | | | |

 Kasson----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 2.0-3.0 |Perched----| Nov-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

39A: | | | | | | | | |

 Wadena----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

41A: | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

41B: | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

44: | | | | | | | | |

 Ankeny----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

74B: | | | | | | | | |

 Dickinson-------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

81B: | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

81D: | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

81E: | | | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

98: | | | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| B/D |Occasional |Long------| Feb-Nov | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

99D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

100A: | | | | | | | | |

 Copaston--------| D |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

102B: | | | | | | | | |

 Clarion---------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

104B: | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

104C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

104D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 307

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

104E: | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

106C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

106D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

106E: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

109: | | | | | | | | |

 Cordova---------| C/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

113: | | | | | | | | |

 Webster---------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

114: | | | | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.5 |Apparent---| Oct-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

130: | | | | | | | | |

 Nicollet--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.0-3.5 |Apparent---| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

134: | | | | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

138B: | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Perched----| Apr-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

138C: | | | | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Perched----| Apr-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

176: | | | | | | | | |

 Garwin----------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.0-2.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

208: | | | | | | | | |

 Kato------------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.0-2.5 |Apparent---| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

213B: | | | | | | | | |

 Klinger---------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.0-4.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

219: | | | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

238B: | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

238C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

238D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

238E: | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

238F: | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

239: | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-4.0 |Apparent---| Nov-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |
308 Soil Survey of

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

253: | | | | | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.0-3.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

256: | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| C/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Perched----| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

285A: | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

285B: | | | | | | | | |

 Port Byron------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

301B: | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

301C: | | | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

307: | | | | | | | | |

 Sargeant--------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Perched----| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

323: | | | | | | | | |

 Shields---------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

376B: | | | | | | | | |

 Moland----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

377: | | | | | | | | |

 Merton----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.0-5.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

378: | | | | | | | | |

 Maxfield--------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.0-2.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

382B: | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

382C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Blooming--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

392: | | | | | | | | |

 Biscay----------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

408: | | | | | | | | |

 Faxon-----------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

411A: | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

411B: | | | | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

414: | | | | | | | | |

 Hamel-----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

463A: | | | | | | | | |

 Minneiska-------| B |Occasional |Brief-----| Mar-Jul | 2.5-4.0 |Apparent---| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

484D: | | | | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

523: | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| A/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Sep-Jun |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 309

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

525: | | | | | | | | |

 Muskego---------| A/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Aug |Long------| 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

528B: | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| A/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Oct-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

529A: | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

529B: | | | | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

548: | | | | | | | | |

 Medo------------| A/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.5 |Apparent---| Nov-May |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

572: | | | | | | | | |

 Lowlein---------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-4.0 |Perched----| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

611D: | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

757: | | | | | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

761: | | | | | | | | |

 Epsom-----------| B/D |Frequent---|Brief-----| Nov-Jun | 0.0-0.5 |Perched----| Nov-Jun |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

764: | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| A/D |Frequent---|Brief-----| Apr-Nov | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Oct-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

783C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

783D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

783E: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

783F: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

849B: | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

860C: | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |
310 Soil Survey of

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

875B: | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

875C: | | | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

945C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Storden---------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

945D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Storden---------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

963C2: | | | | | | | | |

 Timula----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Bold------------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

963D2: | | | | | | | | |

 Timula----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Bold------------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1013: | | | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | |

1016: | | | | | | | | |

 Udorthents------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1030: | | | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | |

 Udipsamments----| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1058: | | | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.5 |Apparent---| Sep-Jun |Very long | 2.0

 | | | | | | | | |

 Muskego---------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Jan-Dec |Long------| 3.0

 | | | | | | | | |

1080: | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.0 |Apparent---| Jan-Dec |Very long | 3.0

 | | | | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Jan-Dec |Very long | 3.0

 | | | | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.0 |Apparent---| Jan-Dec |Very long | 3.0

 | | | | | | | | |

1116F: | | | | | | | | |

 Brodale---------| C |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| A |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1286: | | | | | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 311

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

1360: | | | | | | | | |

 Rushriver-------| B/D |Frequent---|Brief-----| Feb-Jun | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Aug | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1361: | | | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-4.0 |Apparent---| Nov-May | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1362B: | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Apparent---| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1363: | | | | | | | | |

 Dundas----------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1366: | | | | | | | | |

 Talcot----------| B/D |None-------| --- | --- | 1.0-2.5 |Apparent---| Apr-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1367: | | | | | | | | |

 Derrynane-------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 0.5-1.5 |Apparent---| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1387A: | | | | | | | | |

 Collinwood------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1388B: | | | | | | | | |

 Terril----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1408B: | | | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Apparent---| Mar-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Oct-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1409A: | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1409B: | | | | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 2.5-3.5 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1410B: | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1410C: | | | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1411B: | | | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| B |None-------| --- | --- | >6.0 | --- | --- | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1413B: | | | | | | | | |

 Littleton-------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 1.5-2.5 |Apparent---| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1416C: | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1437B: | | | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| B |None-------| --- | --- | 3.5-6.0 |Perched----| Apr-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

1501: | | | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| A/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-0.5 |Apparent---| Oct-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | |

1831: | | | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| B/D |Frequent---|Long------| Feb-Nov | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |
312 Soil Survey of

 Water Features--Continued

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | Flooding | High water table and ponding _____________________________________________________________________________________

 Map symbol |Hydro-| | | | Water | | | | Maximum

 and soil name | logic| Frequency | Duration | Months | table | Kind of | Months | Ponding | ponding

 |group | | | | depth |water table| | duration | depth ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 | | | | | Ft | | | | Ft __ __

 | | | | | | | | |

1962: | | | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| C/D |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Perched----| Nov-Jun | --- | ---

 | | | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| C |None-------| --- | --- | 0.0-1.0 |Apparent---| Nov-Jul |Very long | 1.0

 | | | | | | | | | ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rice County, Minnesota—Part II 313

Soil Features

(See text for definitions of terms used in this table. Absence of an entry indicates

 that the feature is not a concern or that data were not estimated)

_________________________________________________________________________________________

 | Bedrock | Subsidence | | Risk of corrosion ________________________________ _________________________

 Map symbol | | | | | Potential | Uncoated |

 and soil name | Depth |Hardness|Initial| Total |frost action| steel | Concrete _________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | | In | In | | | __ __ __

 | | | | | | |

4D, 4E: | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

17: | | | | | | |

 Minneopa--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

24: | | | | | | |

 Kasson----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

39A: | | | | | | |

 Wadena----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

41A, 41B: | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

44: | | | | | | |

 Ankeny----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

74B: | | | | | | |

 Dickinson-------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

81B, 81D, 81E: | | | | | | |

 Boone-----------| 20-40 |Soft----| --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

98: | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

99D2: | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

100A: | | | | | | |

 Copaston--------| 12-20 |Hard----| --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

102B: | | | | | | |

 Clarion---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

104B, 104C2, | | | | | | |

 104D2, 104E: | | | | | | |

 Hayden---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

106C2, 106D2, | | | | | | |

 106E: | | | | | | |

 Lester---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

109: | | | | | | |

 Cordova---------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

113: | | | | | | |

 Webster---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

114: | | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

130: | | | | | | |

 Nicollet--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |
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 | Bedrock | Subsidence | | Risk of corrosion ________________________________ _________________________

 Map symbol | | | | | Potential | Uncoated |

 and soil name | Depth |Hardness|Initial| Total |frost action| steel | Concrete _________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | | In | In | | | __ __ __

 | | | | | | |

134: | | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

138B, 138C: | | | | | | |

 Lerdal----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|High.

 | | | | | | |

176: | | | | | | |

 Garwin----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

208: | | | | | | |

 Kato------------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

213B: | | | | | | |

 Klinger---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

219: | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

238B, 238C2, | | | | | | |

 238D2, 238E, | | | | | | |

 238F: | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny-------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

239: | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

253: | | | | | | |

 Maxcreek--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

256: | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

285A, 285B: | | | | | | |

 Port Byron------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

301B, 301C: | | | | | | |

 Lindstrom-------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

307: | | | | | | |

 Sargeant--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Moderate----|High.

 | | | | | | |

323: | | | | | | |

 Shields---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

376B: | | | | | | |

 Moland----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

377: | | | | | | |

 Merton----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

378: | | | | | | |

 Maxfield--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

382B, 382C2: | | | | | | |

 Blooming--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

392: | | | | | | |

 Biscay----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Moderate----|Low.

 | | | | | | |

408: | | | | | | |

 Faxon-----------| 20-40 |Hard----| --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

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 | Bedrock | Subsidence | | Risk of corrosion ________________________________ _________________________

 Map symbol | | | | | Potential | Uncoated |

 and soil name | Depth |Hardness|Initial| Total |frost action| steel | Concrete _________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | | In | In | | | __ __ __

 | | | | | | |

411A, 411B: | | | | | | |

 Waukegan--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

414: | | | | | | |

 Hamel-----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

463A: | | | | | | |

 Minneiska-------| >70 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

484D: | | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|High.

 | | | | | | |

523: | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| >60 | --- | 6-18 | 55-60 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

525: | | | | | | |

 Muskego---------| >60 | --- | --- | 35-45 |High--------|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

528B: | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| >60 | --- | 2-4 | 25-32 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

529A, 529B: | | | | | | |

 Ripon-----------| 20-40 |Hard----| --- | --- |High--------|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

548: | | | | | | |

 Medo------------| >60 | --- | 2-4 | 25-32 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

572: | | | | | | |

 Lowlein---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Low.

 | | | | | | |

611D: | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

757: | | | | | | |

 Nerwoods--------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

761: | | | | | | |

 Epsom-----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

764: | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| >60 | --- | 2-4 | 25-32 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

783C2, 783D2, | | | | | | |

 783E, 783F: | | | | | | |

 Lester---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny-------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

849B: | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

860C: | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

875B, 875C: | | | | | | |

 Hawick----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |
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 | Bedrock | Subsidence | | Risk of corrosion ________________________________ _________________________

 Map symbol | | | | | Potential | Uncoated |

 and soil name | Depth |Hardness|Initial| Total |frost action| steel | Concrete _________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | | In | In | | | __ __ __

 | | | | | | |

945C2, 945D2: | | | | | | |

 Lester----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Storden---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

963C2, 963D2: | | | | | | |

 Timula----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

 Bold------------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1013: | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | |

1016: | | | | | | |

 Udorthents------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1030: | | | | | | |

 Pits. | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | |

 Udipsamments----| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1058: | | | | | | |

 Houghton--------| >60 | --- | --- | 40-60 |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

 Muskego---------| >60 | --- | --- | 30-40 |High--------|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1080: | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| >60 | --- | 2-4 | 25-32 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Okoboji---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

 Glencoe---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1116F: | | | | | | |

 Brodale---------| 40-80 |Hard----| --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

 Eyota-----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|High.

 | | | | | | |

1286: | | | | | | |

 Prinsburg-------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1360: | | | | | | |

 Rushriver-------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|Moderate----|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1361: | | | | | | |

 Le Sueur--------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1362B: | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1363: | | | | | | |

 Dundas----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1366: | | | | | | |

 Talcot----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1367: | | | | | | |

 Derrynane-------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1387A: | | | | | | |

 Collinwood------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |
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 | Bedrock | Subsidence | | Risk of corrosion ________________________________ _________________________

 Map symbol | | | | | Potential | Uncoated |

 and soil name | Depth |Hardness|Initial| Total |frost action| steel | Concrete _________________________________________________________________________________________

 | In | | In | In | | | __ __ __

 | | | | | | |

1388B: | | | | | | |

 Terril----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1408B: | | | | | | |

 Angus-----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Kilkenny--------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1409A, 1409B: | | | | | | |

 Kenyon----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Moderate----|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1410B, 1410C: | | | | | | |

 Racine----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1411B: | | | | | | |

 Urban land. | | | | | | |

 | | | | | | |

 Hayden----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Estherville-----| >60 | --- | --- | --- |Low---------|Low---------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1413B: | | | | | | |

 Littleton-------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Low.

 | | | | | | |

1416C, 1437B: | | | | | | |

 Renova----------| >80 | --- | --- | --- |Moderate----|Low---------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1501: | | | | | | |

 Klossner--------| >80 | --- | 2-4 | 25-32 |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1831: | | | | | | |

 Colo------------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

1962: | | | | | | |

 Mazaska---------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | |

 Rolfe-----------| >60 | --- | --- | --- |High--------|High--------|Moderate.

 | | | | | | | _________________________________________________________________________________________
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 1986.

Standard specifications for highway materials and methods of sampling and testing.

14th edition, 2 volumes.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1993. Standard classification of

soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D 2487.

Jenny, Hans. 1941. Factors of soil formation.

United States Department of Agriculture. 1961. Land capability classification. U.S.

Department of Agriculture Handbook 210.

United States Department of Agriculture. 1975. Soil survey of Rice County, Minnesota.

Soil Conservation Service.

United States Department of Agriculture. 1993. Soil survey manual. Natural Resources

Conservation Service, Soil Survey Staff. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18.

United States Department of Agriculture. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil

classification for making and interpreting soil surveys, 2nd edition. Natural Resources

Conservation Service, Soil Survey Staff. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436.

References
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Ablation till. Loose, permeable till deposited during

the final downwasting of glacial ice. Lenses of

crudely sorted sand and gravel are common.

Aeration, soil. The exchange of air in soil with air from

the atmosphere. The air in a well aerated soil is

similar to that in the atmosphere; the air in a

poorly aerated soil is considerably higher in

carbon dioxide and lower in oxygen.

Aggregate, soil. Many fine particles held in a single

mass or cluster. Natural soil aggregates, such as

granules, blocks, or prisms, are called peds. Clods

are aggregates produced by tillage or logging.

Alluvial fan. The fanlike deposit of a stream where it

issues from a gorge upon a plain or of a tributary

stream near or at its junction with its main stream.

Alluvium. Material, such as sand, silt, or clay,

deposited on land by streams.

Alpha,alpha-dipyridyl. A dye that when dissolved in

1N ammonium acetate is used to detect the

presence of reduced iron (Fe II) in the soil. A

positive reaction indicates a type of redoximorphic

feature.

Animal unit month (AUM). The amount of forage

required by one mature cow of approximately

1,000 pounds weight, with or without a calf, for 1

month.

Aquic conditions. Current soil wetness characterized

by saturation, reduction, and redoximorphic

features.

Area reclaim (in tables). An area difficult to reclaim

after the removal of soil for construction and other

uses. Revegetation and erosion control are

extremely difficult.

Argillic horizon. A subsoil horizon characterized by

an accumulation of illuvial clay.

Aspect. The direction in which a slope faces.

Association, soil. A group of soils or miscellaneous

areas geographically associated in a characteristic

repeating pattern and defined and delineated as a

single map unit.

Available water capacity (available moisture

capacity). The capacity of soils to hold water

available for use by most plants. It is commonly

defined as the difference between the amount of

soil water at field moisture capacity and the

amount at wilting point. It is commonly expressed

as inches of water per inch of soil. The capacity, in

inches, in a 60-inch profile or to a limiting layer is

expressed as:

Very low ............................................................ 0 to 3

Low ................................................................... 3 to 6

Moderate .......................................................... 6 to 9

High ................................................................ 9 to 12

Very high .............................................. more than 12

Backslope. The position that forms the steepest and

generally linear, middle portion of a hillslope. In

profile, backslopes are commonly bounded by a

convex shoulder above and a concave footslope

below.

Basal till. Compact glacial till deposited beneath the

ice.

Base saturation. The degree to which material having

cation-exchange properties is saturated with

exchangeable bases (sum of Ca, Mg, Na, and K),

expressed as a percentage of the total cationexchange capacity.

Base slope. A geomorphic component of hills

consisting of the concave to linear (perpendicular

to the contour) slope that, regardless of the lateral

shape, forms an apron or wedge at the bottom of

a hillside dominated by colluvium and slope-wash

sediments (for example, slope alluvium).

Bedding planes. Fine strata, less than 5 millimeters

thick, in unconsolidated alluvial, eolian, lacustrine,

or marine sediment.

Bedding system. A drainage system made by

plowing, grading, or otherwise shaping the surface

of a flat field. It consists of a series of low ridges

separated by shallow, parallel dead furrows.

Bedrock. The solid rock that underlies the soil and

other unconsolidated material or that is exposed at

the surface.

Bedrock-controlled topography. A landscape where

the configuration and relief of the landforms are

determined or strongly influenced by the

underlying bedrock.

Bench terrace. A raised, level or nearly level strip of

earth constructed on or nearly on a contour,

supported by a barrier of rocks or similar material,

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and designed to make the soil suitable for tillage

and to prevent accelerated erosion.

Bisequum. Two sequences of soil horizons, each of

which consists of an illuvial horizon and the

overlying eluvial horizons.

Bottom land. The normal flood plain of a stream,

subject to flooding.

Boulders. Rock fragments larger than 2 feet (60

centimeters) in diameter.

Breaks. The steep and very steep broken land at the

border of an upland summit that is dissected by

ravines.

Brush management. Use of mechanical, chemical, or

biological methods to make conditions favorable

for reseeding or to reduce or eliminate competition

from woody vegetation and thus allow understory

grasses and forbs to recover. Brush management

increases forage production and thus reduces the

hazard of erosion. It can improve the habitat for

some species of wildlife.

Calcareous soil. A soil containing enough calcium

carbonate (commonly combined with magnesium

carbonate) to effervesce visibly when treated with

cold, dilute hydrochloric acid.

Capillary water. Water held as a film around soil

particles and in tiny spaces between particles.

Surface tension is the adhesive force that holds

capillary water in the soil.

Catena. A sequence, or “chain,” of soils on a

landscape that formed in similar kinds of parent

material but have different characteristics as a

result of differences in relief and drainage.

Cation. An ion carrying a positive charge of electricity.

The common soil cations are calcium, potassium,

magnesium, sodium, and hydrogen.

Cation-exchange capacity. The total amount of

exchangeable cations that can be held by the soil,

expressed in terms of milliequivalents per 100

grams of soil at neutrality (pH 7.0) or at some

other stated pH value. The term, as applied to

soils, is synonymous with base-exchange capacity

but is more precise in meaning.

Channery soil material. Soil material that has, by

volume, 15 to 35 percent thin, flat fragments of

sandstone, shale, slate, limestone, or schist as

much as 6 inches (15 centimeters) along the

longest axis. A single piece is called a channer.

Chemical treatment. Control of unwanted vegetation

through the use of chemicals.

Chiseling. Tillage with an implement having one or

more soil-penetrating points that shatter or loosen

hard, compacted layers to a depth below normal

plow depth.

Clay. As a soil separate, the mineral soil particles less

than 0.002 millimeter in diameter. As a soil textural

class, soil material that is 40 percent or more clay,

less than 45 percent sand, and less than 40

percent silt.

Clay depletions. Low-chroma zones having a low

content of iron, manganese, and clay because of

the chemical reduction of iron and manganese

and the removal of iron, manganese, and clay. A

type of redoximorphic depletion.

Clay film. A thin coating of oriented clay on the

surface of a soil aggregate or lining pores or root

channels. Synonyms: clay coating, clay skin.

Claypan. A slowly permeable soil horizon that

contains much more clay than the horizons above

it. A claypan is commonly hard when dry and

plastic or stiff when wet.

Climax plant community. The stabilized plant

community on a particular site. The plant cover

reproduces itself and does not change so long as

the environment remains the same.

Coarse textured soil. Sand or loamy sand.

Cobble (or cobblestone). A rounded or partly

rounded fragment of rock 3 to 10 inches (7.6 to 25

centimeters) in diameter.

Cobbly soil material. Material that has 15 to 35

percent, by volume, rounded or partially rounded

rock fragments 3 to 10 inches (7.6 to 25

centimeters) in diameter. Very cobbly soil material

has 35 to 60 percent of these rock fragments, and

extremely cobbly soil material has more than 60

percent.

Colluvium. Soil material or rock fragments, or both,

moved by creep, slide, or local wash and

deposited at the base of steep slopes.

Complex slope. Irregular or variable slope. Planning

or establishing terraces, diversions, and other

water-control structures on a complex slope is

difficult.

Complex, soil. A map unit of two or more kinds of soil

or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern

or so small in area that it is not practical to map

them separately at the selected scale of mapping.

The pattern and proportion of the soils or

miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all

areas.

Concretions. Cemented bodies with crude internal

symmetry organized around a point, a line, or a

plane. They typically take the form of concentric

layers visible to the naked eye. Calcium carbonate,

iron oxide, and manganese oxide are common

compounds making up concretions. If formed in

place, concretions of iron oxide or manganese

oxide are generally considered a type of

redoximorphic concentration.
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Congeliturbate. Soil material disturbed by frost

action.

Conglomerate. A coarse grained, clastic rock

composed of rounded or subangular rock

fragments more than 2 millimeters in diameter. It

commonly has a matrix of sand and finer textured

material. Conglomerate is the consolidated

equivalent of gravel.

Conservation cropping system. Growing crops in

combination with needed cultural and

management practices. In a good conservation

cropping system, the soil-improving crops and

practices more than offset the effects of the soildepleting crops and practices. Cropping systems

are needed on all tilled soils. Soil-improving

practices in a conservation cropping system

include the use of rotations that contain grasses

and legumes and the return of crop residue to the

soil. Other practices include the use of green

manure crops of grasses and legumes, proper

tillage, adequate fertilization, and weed and pest

control.

Conservation tillage. A tillage system that does not

invert the soil and that leaves a protective amount

of crop residue on the surface throughout the year.

Consistence, soil. Refers to the degree of cohesion

and adhesion of soil material and its resistance to

deformation when ruptured. Consistence includes

resistance of soil material to rupture and to

penetration; plasticity, toughness, and stickiness of

puddled soil material; and the manner in which the

soil material behaves when subject to

compression. Terms describing consistence are

defined in the “Soil Survey Manual.”

Contour stripcropping. Growing crops in strips that

follow the contour. Strips of grass or close-growing

crops are alternated with strips of clean-tilled

crops or summer fallow.

Control section. The part of the soil on which

classification is based. The thickness varies

among different kinds of soil, but for many it is that

part of the soil profile between depths of 10 inches

and 40 or 80 inches.

Coprogenous earth (sedimentary peat). Fecal

material deposited in water by aquatic organisms.

Corrosion. Soil-induced electrochemical or chemical

action that dissolves or weakens concrete or

uncoated steel.

Cover crop. A close-growing crop grown primarily to

improve and protect the soil between periods of

regular crop production, or a crop grown between

trees and vines in orchards and vineyards.

Cropping system. Growing crops according to a

planned system of rotation and management

practices.

Crop residue management. Returning crop residue

to the soil, which helps to maintain soil structure,

organic matter content, and fertility and helps to

control erosion.

Cross-slope farming. Deliberately conducting

farming operations on sloping farmland in such a

way that tillage is across the general slope.

Cutbanks cave (in tables). The walls of excavations

tend to cave in or slough.

Decreasers. The most heavily grazed climax range

plants. Because they are the most palatable, they

are the first to be destroyed by overgrazing.

Deferred grazing. Postponing grazing or resting

grazing land for a prescribed period.

Dense layer (in tables). A very firm, massive layer that

has a bulk density of more than 1.8 grams per

cubic centimeter. Such a layer affects the ease of

digging and can affect filling and compacting.

Depth, soil. Generally, the thickness of the soil over

bedrock. Very deep soils are more than 60 inches

deep over bedrock; deep soils, 40 to 60 inches;

moderately deep, 20 to 40 inches; shallow, 10 to

20 inches; and very shallow, less than 10 inches.

Depth to rock (in tables). Bedrock is too near the

surface for the specified use.

Dip slope. A slope of the land surface, roughly

determined by and approximately conforming to

the dip of the underlying bedrock.

Diversion (or diversion terrace). A ridge of earth,

generally a terrace, built to protect downslope

areas by diverting runoff from its natural course.

Divided-slope farming. A form of field stripcropping

in which crops are grown in a systematic

arrangement of two strips, or bands, across the

slope to reduce the hazard of water erosion. One

strip is in a close-growing crop that provides

protection from erosion, and the other strip is in a

crop that provides less protection from erosion.

This practice is used where slopes are not long

enough to permit a full stripcropping pattern to be

used.

Drainage class (natural). Refers to the frequency and

duration of wet periods under conditions similar to

those under which the soil formed. Alterations of

the water regime by human activities, either

through drainage or irrigation, are not a

consideration unless they have significantly

changed the morphology of the soil. Seven

classes of natural soil drainage are recognized—

excessively drained, somewhat excessively

drained, well drained, moderately well drained,
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somewhat poorly drained, poorly drained, and

very poorly drained. These classes are defined in

the “Soil Survey Manual.”

Drainage, surface. Runoff, or surface flow of water,

from an area.

Draw. A small stream valley that generally is more

open and has broader bottom land than a ravine

or gulch.

Drumlin. A low, smooth, elongated oval hill, mound, or

ridge of compact glacial till. The longer axis is

parallel to the path of the glacier and commonly

has a blunt nose pointing in the direction from

which the ice approached.

Duff. A generally firm organic layer on the surface of

mineral soils. It consists of fallen plant material

that is in the process of decomposition and

includes everything from the litter on the surface to

underlying pure humus.

Eluviation. The movement of material in true solution

or colloidal suspension from one place to another

within the soil. Soil horizons that have lost material

through eluviation are eluvial; those that have

received material are illuvial.

Endosaturation. A type of saturation of the soil in

which all horizons between the upper boundary of

saturation and a depth of 2 meters are saturated.

Eolian soil material. Earthy parent material

accumulated through wind action; commonly

refers to sandy material in dunes or to loess in

blankets on the surface.

Ephemeral stream. A stream, or reach of a stream,

that flows only in direct response to precipitation. It

receives no long-continued supply from melting

snow or other source, and its channel is above the

water table at all times.

Episaturation. A type of saturation indicating a

perched water table in a soil in which saturated

layers are underlain by one or more unsaturated

layers within 2 meters of the surface.

Erosion. The wearing away of the land surface by

water, wind, ice, or other geologic agents and by

such processes as gravitational creep.

Erosion (geologic). Erosion caused by geologic

processes acting over long geologic periods and

resulting in the wearing away of mountains and

the building up of such landscape features as

flood plains and coastal plains. Synonym: natural

erosion.

Erosion (accelerated). Erosion much more rapid

than geologic erosion, mainly as a result of human

or animal activities or of a catastrophe in nature,

such as a fire, that exposes the surface.

Erosion pavement. A layer of gravel or stones that

remains on the surface after fine particles are

removed by sheet or rill erosion.

Escarpment. A relatively continuous and steep slope

or cliff breaking the general continuity of more

gently sloping land surfaces and resulting from

erosion or faulting. Synonym: scarp.

Esker. A narrow, winding ridge of stratified gravelly

and sandy drift deposited by a stream flowing in a

tunnel beneath a glacier.

Excess fines (in tables). Excess silt and clay in the

soil. The soil does not provide a source of gravel

or sand for construction purposes.

Extrusive rock. Igneous rock derived from deepseated molten matter (magma) emplaced on the

earth’s surface.

Fallow. Cropland left idle in order to restore

productivity through accumulation of moisture.

Summer fallow is common in regions of limited

rainfall where cereal grain is grown. The soil is

tilled for at least one growing season for weed

control and decomposition of plant residue.

Fan terrace. A relict alluvial fan, no longer a site of

active deposition, incised by younger and lower

alluvial surfaces.

Fast intake (in tables). The rapid movement of water

into the soil.

Fertility, soil. The quality that enables a soil to provide

plant nutrients, in adequate amounts and in proper

balance, for the growth of specified plants when

light, moisture, temperature, tilth, and other growth

factors are favorable.

Fibric soil material (peat). The least decomposed of

all organic soil material. Peat contains a large

amount of well preserved fiber that is readily

identifiable according to botanical origin. Peat has

the lowest bulk density and the highest water

content at saturation of all organic soil material.

Field moisture capacity. The moisture content of a

soil, expressed as a percentage of the ovendry

weight, after the gravitational, or free, water has

drained away; the field moisture content 2 or 3

days after a soaking rain; also called normal field

capacity, normal moisture capacity, or capillary

capacity.

Fill slope. A sloping surface consisting of excavated

soil material from a road cut. It commonly is on the

downhill side of the road.

Fine textured soil. Sandy clay, silty clay, or clay.

Firebreak. Area cleared of flammable material to stop

or help control creeping or running fires. It also

serves as a line from which to work and to
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facilitate the movement of firefighters and

equipment. Designated roads also serve as

firebreaks.

First bottom. The normal flood plain of a stream,

subject to frequent or occasional flooding.

Flaggy soil material. Material that has, by volume, 15

to 35 percent flagstones. Very flaggy soil material

has 35 to 60 percent flagstones, and extremely

flaggy soil material has more than 60 percent

flagstones.

Flagstone. A thin fragment of sandstone, limestone,

slate, shale, or (rarely) schist 6 to 15 inches (15 to

38 centimeters) long.

Flood plain. A nearly level alluvial plain that borders a

stream and is subject to flooding unless protected

artificially.

Fluvial. Of or pertaining to rivers; produced by river

action, as a fluvial plain.

Foothill. A steeply sloping upland that has relief of as

much as 1,000 feet (300 meters) and fringes a

mountain range or high-plateau escarpment.

Footslope. The position that forms the inner, gently

inclined surface at the base of a hillslope. In

profile, footslopes are commonly concave. A

footslope is a transition zone between upslope

sites of erosion and transport (shoulders and

backslopes) and downslope sites of deposition

(toeslopes).

Forb. Any herbaceous plant not a grass or a sedge.

Fragipan. A loamy, brittle subsurface horizon low in

porosity and content of organic matter and low or

moderate in clay but high in silt or very fine sand.

A fragipan appears cemented and restricts roots.

When dry, it is hard or very hard and has a higher

bulk density than the horizon or horizons above.

When moist, it tends to rupture suddenly under

pressure rather than to deform slowly.

Frost action (in tables). Freezing and thawing of soil

moisture. Frost action can damage roads,

buildings and other structures, and plant roots.

Genesis, soil. The mode of origin of the soil. Refers

especially to the processes or soil-forming factors

responsible for the formation of the solum, or true

soil, from the unconsolidated parent material.

Gilgai. Commonly, a succession of microbasins and

microknolls in nearly level areas or of microvalleys

and microridges parallel with the slope. Typically,

the microrelief of clayey soils that shrink and swell

considerably with changes in moisture content.

Glacial drift. Pulverized and other rock material

transported by glacial ice and then deposited.

Also, the sorted and unsorted material deposited

by streams flowing from glaciers.

Glacial outwash. Gravel, sand, and silt, commonly

stratified, deposited by glacial meltwater.

Glacial till. Unsorted, nonstratified glacial drift

consisting of clay, silt, sand, and boulders

transported and deposited by glacial ice.

Glaciofluvial deposits. Material moved by glaciers

and subsequently sorted and deposited by

streams flowing from the melting ice. The deposits

are stratified and occur as kames, eskers, deltas,

and outwash plains.

Glaciolacustrine deposits. Material ranging from fine

clay to sand derived from glaciers and deposited

in glacial lakes mainly by glacial meltwater. Many

deposits are interbedded or laminated.

Gleyed soil. Soil that formed under poor drainage,

resulting in the reduction of iron and other

elements in the profile and in gray colors.

Graded stripcropping. Growing crops in strips that

grade toward a protected waterway.

Grassed waterway. A natural or constructed

waterway, typically broad and shallow, seeded to

grass as protection against erosion. Conducts

surface water away from cropland.

Gravel. Rounded or angular fragments of rock as

much as 3 inches (2 millimeters to 7.6

centimeters) in diameter. An individual piece is a

pebble.

Gravelly soil material. Material that has 15 to 35

percent, by volume, rounded or angular rock

fragments, not prominently flattened, as much as

3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter.

Green manure crop (agronomy). A soil-improving

crop grown to be plowed under in an early stage

of maturity or soon after maturity.

Ground water. Water filling all the unblocked pores of

the material below the water table.

Gully. A miniature valley with steep sides cut by

running water and through which water ordinarily

runs only after rainfall. The distinction between a

gully and a rill is one of depth. A gully generally is

an obstacle to farm machinery and is too deep to

be obliterated by ordinary tillage; a rill is of lesser

depth and can be smoothed over by ordinary

tillage.

Hard bedrock. Bedrock that cannot be excavated

except by blasting or by the use of special

equipment that is not commonly used in

construction.

Hardpan. A hardened or cemented soil horizon, or

layer. The soil material is sandy, loamy, or clayey

and is cemented by iron oxide, silica, calcium

carbonate, or other substance.

Head out. To form a flower head.
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Head slope. A geomorphic component of hills

consisting of a laterally concave area of a hillside,

especially at the head of a drainageway. The

overland waterflow is converging.

Hemic soil material (mucky peat). Organic soil

material intermediate in degree of decomposition

between the less decomposed fibric material and

the more decomposed sapric material.

High-residue crops. Such crops as small grain and

corn used for grain. If properly managed, residue

from these crops can be used to control erosion

until the next crop in the rotation is established.

These crops return large amounts of organic

matter to the soil.

Hill. A natural elevation of the land surface, rising as

much as 1,000 feet above surrounding lowlands,

commonly of limited summit area and having a

well defined outline; hillsides generally have

slopes of more than 15 percent. The distinction

between a hill and a mountain is arbitrary and is

dependent on local usage.

Horizon, soil. A layer of soil, approximately parallel to

the surface, having distinct characteristics

produced by soil-forming processes. In the

identification of soil horizons, an uppercase letter

represents the major horizons. Numbers or

lowercase letters that follow represent

subdivisions of the major horizons. An explanation

of the subdivisions is given in the “Soil Survey

Manual.” The major horizons of mineral soil are as

follows:

O horizon.—An organic layer of fresh and

decaying plant residue.

A horizon.—The mineral horizon at or near the

surface in which an accumulation of humified

organic matter is mixed with the mineral material.

Also, a plowed surface horizon, most of which was

originally part of a B horizon.

E horizon.—The mineral horizon in which the main

feature is loss of silicate clay, iron, aluminum, or

some combination of these.

B horizon.—The mineral horizon below an A

horizon. The B horizon is in part a layer of

transition from the overlying A to the underlying C

horizon. The B horizon also has distinctive

characteristics, such as (1) accumulation of clay,

sesquioxides, humus, or a combination of these;

(2) prismatic or blocky structure; (3) redder or

browner colors than those in the A horizon; or (4)

a combination of these.

C horizon.—The mineral horizon or layer,

excluding indurated bedrock, that is little affected

by soil-forming processes and does not have the

properties typical of the overlying soil material.

The material of a C horizon may be either like or

unlike that in which the solum formed. If the

material is known to differ from that in the solum,

an Arabic numeral, commonly a 2, precedes the

letter C.

Cr horizon.—Soft, consolidated bedrock beneath

the soil.

R layer.—Consolidated bedrock beneath the soil.

The bedrock commonly underlies a C horizon, but

it can be directly below an A or a B horizon.

Humus. The well decomposed, more or less stable

part of the organic matter in mineral soils.

Hydrologic soil groups. Refers to soils grouped

according to their runoff potential. The soil

properties that influence this potential are those

that affect the minimum rate of water infiltration on

a bare soil during periods after prolonged wetting

when the soil is not frozen. These properties are

depth to a seasonal high water table, the

infiltration rate and permeability after prolonged

wetting, and depth to a very slowly permeable

layer. The slope and the kind of plant cover are not

considered but are separate factors in predicting

runoff.

Igneous rock. Rock formed by solidification from a

molten or partially molten state. Major varieties

include plutonic and volcanic rock. Examples are

andesite, basalt, and granite.

Illuviation. The movement of soil material from one

horizon to another in the soil profile. Generally,

material is removed from an upper horizon and

deposited in a lower horizon.

Impervious soil. A soil through which water, air, or

roots penetrate slowly or not at all. No soil is

absolutely impervious to air and water all the time.

Increasers. Species in the climax vegetation that

increase in amount as the more desirable plants

are reduced by close grazing. Increasers

commonly are the shorter plants and the less

palatable to livestock.

Infiltration. The downward entry of water into the

immediate surface of soil or other material, as

contrasted with percolation, which is movement of

water through soil layers or material.

Infiltration capacity. The maximum rate at which

water can infiltrate into a soil under a given set of

conditions.

Infiltration rate. The rate at which water penetrates

the surface of the soil at any given instant, usually

expressed in inches per hour. The rate can be

limited by the infiltration capacity of the soil or the

rate at which water is applied at the surface.

Intake rate. The average rate of water entering the

soil under irrigation. Most soils have a fast initial
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rate; the rate decreases with application time.

Therefore, intake rate for design purposes is not a

constant but is a variable depending on the net

irrigation application. The rate of water intake, in

inches per hour, is expressed as follows:

Less than 0.2 ............................................... very low

0.2 to 0.4 .............................................................. low

0.4 to 0.75 ......................................... moderately low

0.75 to 1.25 ................................................ moderate

1.25 to 1.75 ..................................... moderately high

1.75 to 2.5 .......................................................... high

More than 2.5 ............................................. very high

Interfluve. An elevated area between two

drainageways that sheds water to those

drainageways.

Intermittent stream. A stream, or reach of a stream,

that flows for prolonged periods only when it

receives ground-water discharge or long,

continued contributions from melting snow or other

surface and shallow subsurface sources.

Invaders. On range, plants that encroach into an area

and grow after the climax vegetation has been

reduced by grazing. Generally, plants invade

following disturbance of the surface.

Iron depletions. Low-chroma zones having a low

content of iron and manganese oxide because of

chemical reduction and removal, but having a clay

content similar to that of the adjacent matrix. A

type of redoximorphic depletion.

Irrigation. Application of water to soils to assist in

production of crops. Methods of irrigation are:

Basin.—Water is applied rapidly to nearly level

plains surrounded by levees or dikes.

Border.—Water is applied at the upper end of a

strip in which the lateral flow of water is controlled

by small earth ridges called border dikes, or

borders.

Controlled flooding.—Water is released at

intervals from closely spaced field ditches and

distributed uniformly over the field.

Corrugation.—Water is applied to small, closely

spaced furrows or ditches in fields of closegrowing crops or in orchards so that it flows in only

one direction.

Drip (or trickle).—Water is applied slowly and

under low pressure to the surface of the soil or

into the soil through such applicators as emitters,

porous tubing, or perforated pipe.

Furrow.—Water is applied in small ditches made

by cultivation implements. Furrows are used for

tree and row crops.

Sprinkler.—Water is sprayed over the soil surface

through pipes or nozzles from a pressure system.

Subirrigation.—Water is applied in open ditches or

tile lines until the water table is raised enough to

wet the soil.

Wild flooding.—Water, released at high points, is

allowed to flow onto an area without controlled

distribution.

Kame. An irregular, short ridge or hill of stratified

glacial drift.

Karst (topography). The relief of an area underlain by

limestone that dissolves in differing degrees, thus

forming numerous depressions or small basins.

Knoll. A small, low, rounded hill rising above adjacent

landforms.

Lacustrine deposit. Material deposited in lake water

and exposed when the water level is lowered or

the elevation of the land is raised.

Landslide. The rapid downhill movement of a mass of

soil and loose rock, generally when wet or

saturated. The speed and distance of movement,

as well as the amount of soil and rock material,

vary greatly.

Large stones (in tables). Rock fragments 3 inches

(7.6 centimeters) or more across. Large stones

adversely affect the specified use of the soil.

Leaching. The removal of soluble material from soil or

other material by percolating water.

Liquid limit. The moisture content at which the soil

passes from a plastic to a liquid state.

Loam. Soil material that is 7 to 27 percent clay

particles, 28 to 50 percent silt particles, and less

than 52 percent sand particles.

Loess. Fine grained material, dominantly of silt-sized

particles, deposited by wind.

Low-residue crops. Such crops as corn used for

silage, peas, beans, and potatoes. Residue from

these crops is not adequate to control erosion until

the next crop in the rotation is established. These

crops return little organic matter to the soil.

Low strength. The soil is not strong enough to

support loads.

Marl. An earthy, unconsolidated deposit consisting

chiefly of calcium carbonate mixed with clay in

approximately equal amounts.

Masses. Concentrations of substances in the soil

matrix that do not have a clearly defined boundary

with the surrounding soil material and cannot be

removed as a discrete unit. Common compounds

making up masses are calcium carbonate,

gypsum or other soluble salts, iron oxide, and

manganese oxide. Masses consisting of iron oxide

or manganese oxide generally are considered a

type of redoximorphic concentration.
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Mechanical treatment. Use of mechanical equipment

for seeding, brush management, and other

management practices.

Medium textured soil. Very fine sandy loam, loam,

silt loam, or silt.

Metamorphic rock. Rock of any origin altered in

mineralogical composition, chemical composition,

or structure by heat, pressure, and movement.

Nearly all such rocks are crystalline.

Mineral soil. Soil that is mainly mineral material and

low in organic material. Its bulk density is more

than that of organic soil.

Minimum tillage. Only the tillage essential to crop

production and prevention of soil damage.

Miscellaneous area. An area that has little or no

natural soil and supports little or no vegetation.

Moderately coarse textured soil. Coarse sandy

loam, sandy loam, or fine sandy loam.

Moderately fine textured soil. Clay loam, sandy clay

loam, or silty clay loam.

Mollic epipedon. A thick, dark, humus-rich surface

horizon (or horizons) that has high base saturation

and pedogenic soil structure. It may include the

upper part of the subsoil.

Moraine. An accumulation of earth, stones, and other

debris deposited by a glacier. Some types are

terminal, lateral, medial, and ground.

Morphology, soil. The physical makeup of the soil,

including the texture, structure, porosity,

consistence, color, and other physical, mineral,

and biological properties of the various horizons,

and the thickness and arrangement of those

horizons in the soil profile.

Mottling, soil. Irregular spots of different colors that

vary in number and size. Descriptive terms are as

follows: abundance—few, common, and many;

size—fine, medium, and coarse; and contrast—

faint, distinct, and prominent. The size

measurements are of the diameter along the

greatest dimension. Fine indicates less than 5

millimeters (about 0.2 inch); medium, from 5 to 15

millimeters (about 0.2 to 0.6 inch); and coarse,

more than 15 millimeters (about 0.6 inch).

Mountain. A natural elevation of the land surface,

rising more than 1,000 feet above surrounding

lowlands, commonly of restricted summit area

(relative to a plateau) and generally having steep

sides. A mountain can occur as a single, isolated

mass or in a group forming a chain or range.

Muck. Dark, finely divided, well decomposed organic

soil material. (See Sapric soil material.)

Mudstone. Sedimentary rock formed by induration of

silt and clay in approximately equal amounts.

Munsell notation. A designation of color by degrees

of three simple variables—hue, value, and

chroma. For example, a notation of 10YR 6/4 is

a color with hue of 10YR, value of 6, and chroma

of 4.

Natric horizon. A special kind of argillic horizon that

contains enough exchangeable sodium to have an

adverse effect on the physical condition of the

subsoil.

Neutral soil. A soil having a pH value of 6.6 to 7.3.

(See Reaction, soil.)

Nodules. Cemented bodies lacking visible internal

structure. Calcium carbonate, iron oxide, and

manganese oxide are common compounds

making up nodules. If formed in place, nodules of

iron oxide or manganese oxide are considered

types of redoximorphic concentrations.

Nose slope. A geomorphic component of hills

consisting of the projecting end (laterally convex

area) of a hillside. The overland waterflow is

predominantly divergent.

Nutrient, plant. Any element taken in by a plant

essential to its growth. Plant nutrients are mainly

nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium,

magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, copper,

boron, and zinc obtained from the soil and carbon,

hydrogen, and oxygen obtained from the air and

water.

Organic matter. Plant and animal residue in the soil in

various stages of decomposition. The content of

organic matter in the surface layer is described as

follows:

Very low ................................... less than 0.5 percent

Low ................................................ 0.5 to 1.0 percent

Moderately low .............................. 1.0 to 2.0 percent

Moderate ....................................... 2.0 to 4.0 percent

High ............................................... 4.0 to 8.0 percent

Very high ............................... more than 8.0 percent

Outwash plain. A landform of mainly sandy or coarse

textured material of glaciofluvial origin. An

outwash plain is commonly smooth; where pitted,

it generally is low in relief.

Pan. A compact, dense layer in a soil that impedes the

movement of water and the growth of roots. For

example, hardpan, fragipan, claypan, plowpan,

and traffic pan.

Parent material. The unconsolidated organic and

mineral material in which soil forms.

Peat. Unconsolidated material, largely undecomposed

organic matter, that has accumulated under

excess moisture. (See Fibric soil material.)

Ped. An individual natural soil aggregate, such as a

granule, a prism, or a block.

Pedisediment. A thin layer of alluvial material that
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mantles an erosion surface and has been

transported to its present position from higher

lying areas of the erosion surface.

Pedon. The smallest volume that can be called “a soil.”

A pedon is three dimensional and large enough to

permit study of all horizons. Its area ranges from

about 10 to 100 square feet (1 square meter to 10

square meters), depending on the variability of the

soil.

Percolation. The movement of water through the soil.

Percs slowly (in tables). The slow movement of water

through the soil adversely affects the specified

use.

Permafrost. Layers of soil, or even bedrock, occurring

in arctic or subarctic regions, in which a

temperature below freezing has existed

continuously for a long time.

Permeability. The quality of the soil that enables water

or air to move downward through the profile. The

rate at which a saturated soil transmits water is

accepted as a measure of this quality. In soil

physics, the rate is referred to as “saturated

hydraulic conductivity,” which is defined in the “Soil

Survey Manual.” In line with conventional usage in

the engineering profession and with traditional

usage in published soil surveys, this rate of flow

continues to be expressed as “permeability.” Terms

describing permeability, measured in inches per

hour, are as follows:

Extremely slow ................................. 0.0 to 0.01 inch

Very slow ........................................ 0.01 to 0.06 inch

Slow.................................................. 0.06 to 0.2 inch

Moderately slow ................................. 0.2 to 0.6 inch

Moderate ................................ 0.6 inch to 2.0 inches

Moderately rapid ............................ 2.0 to 6.0 inches

Rapid ............................................... 6.0 to 20 inches

Very rapid ................................. more than 20 inches

Phase, soil. A subdivision of a soil series based on

features that affect its use and management, such

as slope, stoniness, and flooding.

pH value. A numerical designation of acidity and

alkalinity in soil. (See Reaction, soil.)

Piping (in tables). Formation of subsurface tunnels or

pipelike cavities by water moving through the soil.

Plasticity index. The numerical difference between

the liquid limit and the plastic limit; the range of

moisture content within which the soil remains

plastic.

Plastic limit. The moisture content at which a soil

changes from semisolid to plastic.

Plateau. An extensive upland mass with relatively flat

summit area that is considerably elevated (more

than 100 meters) above adjacent lowlands and

separated from them on one or more sides by

escarpments.

Plinthite. The sesquioxide-rich, humus-poor, highly

weathered mixture of clay with quartz and other

diluents. It commonly appears as red mottles,

usually in platy, polygonal, or reticulate patterns.

Plinthite changes irreversibly to an ironstone

hardpan or to irregular aggregates on repeated

wetting and drying, especially if it is exposed also

to heat from the sun. In a moist soil, plinthite can

be cut with a spade. It is a form of laterite.

Plowpan. A compacted layer formed in the soil

directly below the plowed layer.

Ponding. Standing water on soils in closed

depressions. Unless the soils are artificially

drained, the water can be removed only by

percolation or evapotranspiration.

Poor filter (in tables). Because of rapid or very rapid

permeability, the soil may not adequately filter

effluent from a waste disposal system.

Poorly graded. Refers to a coarse grained soil or soil

material consisting mainly of particles of nearly

the same size. Because there is little difference in

size of the particles, density can be increased only

slightly by compaction.

Potential native plant community. See Climax plant

community.

Potential rooting depth (effective rooting depth).

Depth to which roots could penetrate if the content

of moisture in the soil were adequate. The soil has

no properties restricting the penetration of roots to

this depth.

Prescribed burning. Deliberately burning an area for

specific management purposes, under the

appropriate conditions of weather and soil

moisture and at the proper time of day.

Productivity, soil. The capability of a soil for

producing a specified plant or sequence of plants

under specific management.

Profile, soil. A vertical section of the soil extending

through all its horizons and into the parent

material.

Proper grazing use. Grazing at an intensity that

maintains enough cover to protect the soil and

maintain or improve the quantity and quality of the

desirable vegetation. This practice increases the

vigor and reproduction capacity of the key plants

and promotes the accumulation of litter and mulch

necessary to conserve soil and water.

Reaction, soil. A measure of acidity or alkalinity of a

soil, expressed in pH values. A soil that tests to pH

7.0 is described as precisely neutral in reaction
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because it is neither acid nor alkaline. The

degrees of acidity or alkalinity, expressed as pH

values, are:

Ultra acid .............................................. less than 3.5

Extremely acid ........................................... 3.5 to 4.4

Very strongly acid ...................................... 4.5 to 5.0

Strongly acid .............................................. 5.1 to 5.5

Moderately acid .......................................... 5.6 to 6.0

Slightly acid ................................................ 6.1 to 6.5

Neutral ........................................................ 6.6 to 7.3

Slightly alkaline .......................................... 7.4 to 7.8

Moderately alkaline .................................... 7.9 to 8.4

Strongly alkaline ........................................ 8.5 to 9.0

Very strongly alkaline ......................... 9.1 and higher

Redoximorphic concentrations. Nodules,

concretions, soft masses, pore linings, and other

features resulting from the accumulation of iron or

manganese oxide. An indication of chemical

reduction and oxidation resulting from saturation.

Redoximorphic depletions. Low-chroma zones from

which iron and manganese oxide or a combination

of iron and manganese oxide and clay has been

removed. These zones are indications of the

chemical reduction of iron resulting from

saturation.

Redoximorphic features. Redoximorphic

concentrations, redoximorphic depletions, reduced

matrices, a positive reaction to alpha,alphadipyridyl, and other features indicating the

chemical reduction and oxidation of iron and

manganese compounds resulting from saturation.

Reduced matrix. A soil matrix that has low chroma in

situ because of chemically reduced iron (Fe II).

The chemical reduction results from nearly

continuous wetness. The matrix undergoes a

change in hue or chroma within 30 minutes after

exposure to air as the iron is oxidized (Fe III). A

type of redoximorphic feature.

Regolith. The unconsolidated mantle of weathered

rock and soil material on the earth’s surface; the

loose earth material above the solid rock.

Relief. The elevations or inequalities of a land surface,

considered collectively.

Residuum (residual soil material). Unconsolidated,

weathered or partly weathered mineral material

that accumulated as consolidated rock

disintegrated in place.

Rill. A steep-sided channel resulting from accelerated

erosion. A rill generally is a few inches deep and

not wide enough to be an obstacle to farm

machinery.

Road cut. A sloping surface produced by mechanical

means during road construction. It is commonly on

the uphill side of the road.

Rock fragments. Rock or mineral fragments having a

diameter of 2 millimeters or more; for example,

pebbles, cobbles, stones, and boulders.

Rooting depth (in tables). Shallow root zone. The soil

is shallow over a layer that greatly restricts roots.

Root zone. The part of the soil that can be penetrated

by plant roots.

Runoff. The precipitation discharged into stream

channels from an area. The water that flows off the

surface of the land without sinking into the soil is

called surface runoff. Water that enters the soil

before reaching surface streams is called groundwater runoff or seepage flow from ground water.

Sand. As a soil separate, individual rock or mineral

fragments from 0.05 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters in

diameter. Most sand grains consist of quartz. As a

soil textural class, a soil that is 85 percent or more

sand and not more than 10 percent clay.

Sandstone. Sedimentary rock containing dominantly

sand-sized particles.

Sapric soil material (muck). The most highly

decomposed of all organic soil material. Muck has

the least amount of plant fiber, the highest bulk

density, and the lowest water content at saturation

of all organic soil material.

Saturation. Wetness characterized by zero or positive

pressure of the soil water. Under conditions of

saturation, the water will flow from the soil matrix

into an unlined auger hole.

Scarification. The act of abrading, scratching,

loosening, crushing, or modifying the surface to

increase water absorption or to provide a more

tillable soil.

Second bottom. The first terrace above the normal

flood plain (or first bottom) of a river.

Sedimentary rock. Rock made up of particles

deposited from suspension in water. The chief

kinds of sedimentary rock are conglomerate,

formed from gravel; sandstone, formed from sand;

shale, formed from clay; and limestone, formed

from soft masses of calcium carbonate. There are

many intermediate types. Some wind-deposited

sand is consolidated into sandstone.

Seepage (in tables). The movement of water through

the soil. Seepage adversely affects the specified

use.

Sequum. A sequence consisting of an illuvial horizon

and the overlying eluvial horizon. (See Eluviation.)

Series, soil. A group of soils that have profiles that are

almost alike, except for differences in texture of

the surface layer. All the soils of a series have
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horizons that are similar in composition, thickness,

and arrangement.

Shale. Sedimentary rock formed by the hardening of a

clay deposit.

Sheet erosion. The removal of a fairly uniform layer of

soil material from the land surface by the action of

rainfall and surface runoff.

Shoulder. The position that forms the uppermost

inclined surface near the top of a hillslope. It is a

transition from backslope to summit. The surface

is dominantly convex in profile and erosional in

origin.

Shrink-swell (in tables). The shrinking of soil when

dry and the swelling when wet. Shrinking and

swelling can damage roads, dams, building

foundations, and other structures. It can also

damage plant roots.

Side slope. A geomorphic component of hills

consisting of a laterally planar area of a hillside.

The overland waterflow is predominantly parallel.

Silica. A combination of silicon and oxygen. The

mineral form is called quartz.

Silica-sesquioxide ratio. The ratio of the number of

molecules of silica to the number of molecules of

alumina and iron oxide. The more highly

weathered soils or their clay fractions in warmtemperate, humid regions, and especially those in

the tropics, generally have a low ratio.

Silt. As a soil separate, individual mineral particles

that range in diameter from the upper limit of clay

(0.002 millimeter) to the lower limit of very fine

sand (0.05 millimeter). As a soil textural class, soil

that is 80 percent or more silt and less than 12

percent clay.

Siltstone. Sedimentary rock made up of dominantly

silt-sized particles.

Similar soils. Soils that share limits of diagnostic

criteria, behave and perform in a similar manner,

and have similar conservation needs or

management requirements for the major land uses

in the survey area.

Sinkhole. A depression in the landscape where

limestone has been dissolved.

Slope. The inclination of the land surface from the

horizontal. Percentage of slope is the vertical

distance divided by horizontal distance, then

multiplied by 100. Thus, a slope of 20 percent is a

drop of 20 feet in 100 feet of horizontal distance.

Slope (in tables). Slope is great enough that special

practices are required to ensure satisfactory

performance of the soil for a specific use.

Sloughed till. Water-saturated till that has flowed

slowly downhill from its original place of deposit by

glacial ice. It may rest on other till, on glacial

outwash, or on a glaciolacustrine deposit.

Slow refill (in tables). The slow filling of ponds,

resulting from restricted permeability in the soil.

Small stones (in tables). Rock fragments less than 3

inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter. Small stones

adversely affect the specified use of the soil.

Soft bedrock. Bedrock that can be excavated with

trenching machines, backhoes, small rippers, and

other equipment commonly used in construction.

Soil. A natural, three-dimensional body at the earth’s

surface. It is capable of supporting plants and has

properties resulting from the integrated effect of

climate and living matter acting on earthy parent

material, as conditioned by relief over periods of

time.

Soil separates. Mineral particles less than 2

millimeters in equivalent diameter and ranging

between specified size limits. The names and

sizes, in millimeters, of separates recognized in

the United States are as follows:

Very coarse sand ....................................... 2.0 to 1.0

Coarse sand ............................................... 1.0 to 0.5

Medium sand ........................................... 0.5 to 0.25

Fine sand ............................................... 0.25 to 0.10

Very fine sand ........................................ 0.10 to 0.05

Silt ........................................................ 0.05 to 0.002

Clay .................................................. less than 0.002

Solum. The upper part of a soil profile, above the C

horizon, in which the processes of soil formation

are active. The solum in soil consists of the A, E,

and B horizons. Generally, the characteristics of

the material in these horizons are unlike those of

the material below the solum. The living roots and

plant and animal activities are largely confined to

the solum.

Stones. Rock fragments 10 to 24 inches (25 to 60

centimeters) in diameter if rounded or 15 to 24

inches (38 to 60 centimeters) in length if flat.

Stony. Refers to a soil containing stones in numbers

that interfere with or prevent tillage.

Strath terrace. A type of stream terrace that formed

as an erosional surface cut on bedrock and thinly

mantled with stream deposits (alluvium).

Stream terrace. One of a series of platforms in a

stream valley, flanking and more or less parallel to

the stream channel, originally formed near the

level of the stream, representing the remnants of

an abandoned flood plain, streambed, or valley

floor produced during a former state of fluvial

erosion or deposition.

Stripcropping. Growing crops in a systematic
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arrangement of strips or bands that provide

vegetative barriers to wind erosion and water

erosion.

Structure, soil. The arrangement of primary soil

particles into compound particles or aggregates.

The principal forms of soil structure are—platy

(laminated), prismatic (vertical axis of aggregates

longer than horizontal), columnar (prisms with

rounded tops), blocky (angular or subangular),

and granular. Structureless soils are either single

grain (each grain by itself, as in dune sand) or

massive (the particles adhering without any

regular cleavage, as in many hardpans).

Stubble mulch. Stubble or other crop residue left on

the soil or partly worked into the soil. It protects

the soil from wind erosion and water erosion after

harvest, during preparation of a seedbed for the

next crop, and during the early growing period of

the new crop.

Subsoil. Technically, the B horizon; roughly, the part of

the solum below plow depth.

Subsoiling. Tilling a soil below normal plow depth,

ordinarily to shatter a hardpan or claypan.

Substratum. The part of the soil below the solum.

Subsurface layer. Any surface soil horizon (A, E, AB,

or EB) below the surface layer.

Summer fallow. The tillage of uncropped land during

the summer to control weeds and allow storage of

moisture in the soil for the growth of a later crop. A

practice common in semiarid regions, where

annual precipitation is not enough to produce a

crop every year. Summer fallow is frequently

practiced before planting winter grain.

Summit. The topographically highest position of a

hillslope. It has a nearly level (planar or only

slightly convex) surface.

Surface layer. The soil ordinarily moved in tillage, or

its equivalent in uncultivated soil, ranging in depth

from 4 to 10 inches (10 to 25 centimeters).

Frequently designated as the “plow layer,” or the

“Ap horizon.”

Surface soil. The A, E, AB, and EB horizons,

considered collectively. It includes all subdivisions

of these horizons.

Talus. Fragments of rock and other soil material

accumulated by gravity at the foot of cliffs or steep

slopes.

Taxadjuncts. Soils that cannot be classified in a

series recognized in the classification system.

Such soils are named for a series they strongly

resemble and are designated as taxadjuncts to

that series because they differ in ways too small to

be of consequence in interpreting their use and

behavior. Soils are recognized as taxadjuncts only

when one or more of their characteristics are

slightly outside the range defined for the family of

the series for which the soils are named.

Terminal moraine. A belt of thick glacial drift that

generally marks the termination of important

glacial advances.

Terrace. An embankment, or ridge, constructed

across sloping soils on the contour or at a slight

angle to the contour. The terrace intercepts

surface runoff so that water soaks into the soil or

flows slowly to a prepared outlet. A terrace in a

field generally is built so that the field can be

farmed. A terrace intended mainly for drainage

has a deep channel that is maintained in

permanent sod.

Texture, soil. The relative proportions of sand, silt,

and clay particles in a mass of soil. The basic

textural classes, in order of increasing proportion

of fine particles, are sand, loamy sand, sandy

loam, loam, silt loam, silt, sandy clay loam, clay

loam, silty clay loam, sandy clay, silty clay, and

clay. The sand, loamy sand, and sandy loam

classes may be further divided by specifying

“coarse,” “fine,” or “very fine.”

Thin layer (in tables). Otherwise suitable soil material

that is too thin for the specified use.

Till plain. An extensive area of nearly level to

undulating soils underlain by glacial till.

Tilth, soil. The physical condition of the soil as related

to tillage, seedbed preparation, seedling

emergence, and root penetration.

Toeslope. The position that forms the gently inclined

surface at the base of a hillslope. Toeslopes in

profile are commonly gentle and linear and are

constructional surfaces forming the lower part of a

hillslope continuum that grades to valley or closeddepression floors.

Topsoil. The upper part of the soil, which is the most

favorable material for plant growth. It is ordinarily

rich in organic matter and is used to topdress

roadbanks, lawns, and land affected by mining.

Trace elements. Chemical elements, for example,

zinc, cobalt, manganese, copper, and iron, in soils

in extremely small amounts. They are essential to

plant growth.

Tuff. A compacted deposit that is 50 percent or more

volcanic ash and dust.

Upland. Land at a higher elevation, in general, than

the alluvial plain or stream terrace; land above the

lowlands along streams.

Valley fill. In glaciated regions, material deposited in

stream valleys by glacial meltwater. In

nonglaciated regions, alluvium deposited by

heavily loaded streams.
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Variegation. Refers to patterns of contrasting colors

assumed to be inherited from the parent

material rather than to be the result of poor

drainage.

Varve. A sedimentary layer or a lamina or sequence of

laminae deposited in a body of still water within a

year. Specifically, a thin pair of graded

glaciolacustrine layers seasonally deposited,

usually by meltwater streams, in a glacial lake or

other body of still water in front of a glacier.

Water bars. Smooth, shallow ditches or depressional

areas that are excavated at an angle across a

sloping road. They are used to reduce the

downward velocity of water and divert it off and

away from the road surface. Water bars can easily

be driven over if constructed properly.

Weathering. All physical and chemical changes

produced in rocks or other deposits at or near the

earth’s surface by atmospheric agents. These

changes result in disintegration and

decomposition of the material.

Well graded. Refers to soil material consisting of

coarse grained particles that are well distributed

over a wide range in size or diameter. Such soil

normally can be easily increased in density and

bearing properties by compaction. Contrasts with

poorly graded soil.

Wilting point (or permanent wilting point). The

moisture content of soil, on an ovendry basis, at

which a plant (specifically a sunflower) wilts so

much that it does not recover when placed in a

humid, dark chamber.

Windthrow. The uprooting and tipping over of trees by

the wind.