To the North, East and West we have slopes between 1 and 10 degrees that are consdiered Tierra Sandy Loam, with varying depths and amounths of clay content. Generally there is a 'claypan' layer under our soil, mostly at a depth of between four and six feet. This soil is nearly level and occurs on flood plains that are subject to overflow by runoff water from surrounding areas. During years when runoff is high, fresh deposits of alluvium are laid down and removed. Included in the mapping are small areas of Botella and Corralitos soils and of Elder shaly loam.
Permeability is moderately rapid.
Surface runoff is very slow. The erosion hazard in none to slight except when water overflows from higher areas. Fertility is moderate. This is a classic example of Elder Sandy Loam. Note the powdery, sandy texture.