The Plano and somewhat poorly drained Elburn soils are on adjacent or nearby outwash plains. Saybrook soils are on similar nearby landscapes where the loess mantle is thinner. Moderately well drained. An apparent seasonal high water table is 2.0 to 3.5 feet below the surface at some time between February and April in most years. The potential for surface runoff is low or medium.
Permeability is moderate.
Almost all areas used to grow corn and soybeans. Native vegetation is prairie grass. Catlin soils are in central and northern Illinois. Vermilion County, Illinois, 1932.