Argyle soils are intermediate in properties between Pecatonica soils and the Durand soils which are on the same landscape. The Pecatonica soils have thinner dark A1 horizons and thicker or lighter colored A2 horizons. Durand soils have mollic epipedons. Well to moderately well drained. Runoff is medium to rapid.
Permeability is moderate.
Much of the Argyle soil is under cultivation. Crops most commonly grown are corn, soybeans, small grain, and meadow. Some is in pasture. Native vegetaton was probably widely spaced trees and grass. The extent is probably small.