Permeability is rapid in the surface layer, rapid or very rapid in the subsoil, and very rapid in the substratum. The soils are droughty. Most areas are forested or in brushy vegetation. Cleared areas are used for hay, pasture and silage corn. Small areas, mostly irrigated, are used for tobacco, vegetables and nursery stock.
Many areas are in community development.
Common trees are white, red and black oak, gray birch, aspen, white pine and pitch pine. Gravel is commonly excavated from areas of these soils. The series is of moderate extent. Connecticut Valley Area 1903. This revision reflects general updating.