These are the Arvada , Bidman , Bone , Cambria , Forkwood ,and the competing Lohman, soils. The Arvada soils have a natric horizon that lies directly under a A or E horizon. The Bidman, Bone, Cambria, and Forkwood soils do not have a natric horizon. These soils are used for livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. Small areas are farmed in crop fallow systems.
Native vegetation is mainly western wheatgrass, needleandthread, blue grama, and green needlegrass.
The series is of moderate extent. Aridic moisture regime bordering on Ustic.