In Indiana, Hickory soils are also associated with the Avonburg , Blocher , Bonnell , Cincinnati , Nabb , Rossmoyne , Shakamak , and Vigo soils. The somewhat poorly drained Avonburg and Vigo soils are on higher lying summits. The moderately well drained Blocher, Nabb, Rossmoyne and Shakamak soils are on higher lying shoulders and summits. The well drained Cincinnati soils are on higher lying summits, shoulders and backslopes. The potential for surface water runoff is medium to very high.
Most areas are in forest or used for pasture.
A few lesser sloping areas are used for forages or row crops. Native vegetation is deciduous forest. Shelby County, Illinois, 1932. Eroded, gullied and moderately wet substratum phases are recognized.