They formed in material derived dominantly from herbaceous plants, but including some woody materials.
Permeability is moderate.
Slopes are 0 to 2 percent. Bucksport soils are in a 35 to 48 inch precipitation zone. Lupton soils lack layers of volcanic ash in the profile and are slightly alkaline throughout. Seelyeville soils have hemic material in the control section and lack volcanic ash layers. Tendoy soils have a calcareous surface tier.