Permeability is moderate or moderately rapid. Slope ranges from 3 to 70 percent. Houghtonville fine sandy loam, on a 26 percent east facing slope in a wooded area. Thickness of the solum ranges from 18 to 42 inches. Depth to bedrock is more than 60 inches.
Reaction ranges from extremely acid to moderately acid throughout the soil.
Rock fragments are mostly pebbles and cobbles and range from less than 5 percent to 50 percent in individual horizons, but the weighted average is less than 35 percent. The A horizon is neutral or has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 2 to 4, and chroma of 0 to 2. It is fine sandy loam, loam, or silt loam in the fine-earth fraction. The E horizon is neutral or has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 0 to 2. It is sandy loam, fine sandy loam or silt loam in the fine-earth fraction.