Chatfield and Hollis soils have bedrock within a depth of 10 to 20 and 20 to 40 inches respectively. Ridgebury and Whitman soils are poorly drained and very poorly drained, respectively and have a dense substratum. Scituate soils are moderately well drained with a dense substratum. Moderately well drained. Surface runoff is slow to medium.
Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid throughout.
Sutton soils have a seasonal high water table. Cleared areas are used for cultivated crops, hay, or pasture. Scattered areas are used for community development. Some areas are wooded. Common trees are red, white, and black oak, hickory, ash, red maple, gray birch, hemlock, and white pine.