The poorly drained Sable soils contain less clay in the subsoil and are nearby on the parts of the inter-stream divides with lowest relief. The poorly drained Virden soils typically are nearby on the parts of the inter-stream divides with lowest relief. Somewhat poorly drained. An apparent seasonal high water table is at a depth of 1 to 2 feet below the surface at some time between January and May in normal years. The potential for surface runoff is low or medium.
Permeability is moderately slow.
Most areas of this soil are cultivated. Corn, soybeans, and small grain are the principal crops. Native vegetation is prairie grass. Ipava soils are extensive. Data on numerous pedons are on file at the Illinois State office.