Permeability is slow in the ortstein and rapid in the remainder of the profile. Slope gradient ranges from 0 to 6 percent. Mean annual temperature is about 48 degrees F, and mean annual precipitation is about 32 inches. 44 degrees 26 minutes 54 seconds N. and long. The base of soil development ranges from 20 to 55 inches.
Reaction ranges from extremely acid to moderately acid throughout the series control section.
The A horizon has hue of 10YR to 5YR or is neutral, value of 2 or 3 and chroma of 0 to 2. The E horizon has hue of 10YR or 7.5YR, value of 4 to 7 and chroma of 1 or 2. The A and E horizons are sand, fine sand, loamy sand, or loamy fine sand. The Bhsm horizons have hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, and value and chroma of 1 to 3. More than 90 percent of the horizon is cemented.