The somewhat poorly drained Lismod and Torox soils are on lower positions on the landform. Pecatonica soils are on similar landform positions nearby. The poorly drained Pella soils are in drainageways. Piscasaw soils developed in a thicker mantle of loess and are on slightly lower landform positions. Runoff is medium on the gentle slopes and rapid on the steeper slopes.
Permeability is moderate.
Most areas are cultivated, but some are in pasture and woodland. The principal crops are corn, soybeans, small grain, or meadow. Native vegetation was hardwood forest. McHenry County, Illinois, 1996. The name Caprell is derived from the town of Capron which is near the type location and from the Russell series.