The competing Oshtemo and the Spinks soils are also associated in some areas. They occur in similar landscape positions as Hillsdale soils. Spinks soils have lamellae and are in a sandy family. Moderately well drained. May. Surface runoff is slow or medium.
Permeability is moderate.
A large proportion is under cultivation. Small grain, corn, beans, and grass-legume hay are the principal crops. Some areas are idle cropland or have forest vegetation. Common tree species include oak, soft maple, and basswood. The series is inextensive.