The poorly or very poorly drained Gilford and Gumz soils are on similar landforms. The somewhat poorly drained Watseka soils are on higher positions in the landscape. The somewhat poorly drained Pipestone soils are associated with Granby soils at the northern extent of its range and are on swells. Poorly drained and very poorly drained. This soil has an apparent seasonal high water table that ranges from 1 foot above the surface to 1 foot below the surface in most years.
Permeability is rapid.
The potential for surface runoff is negligible. Most areas are used to grow small grain, hay, corn, soybeans, small fruits, and vegetables. Some areas are in permanent pasture or woodland. Native vegetation is marsh grasses, reeds, sedges, aspen, oak, silver maple, elm, and eastern white pine. Southern Michigan, northern Indiana, northern Ohio, southern Minnesota, southern Wisconsin, northeastern Illinois, Connecticut, and New York.