Mean annual temperature ranges from about 50 to 54 degrees F, and mean annual precipitation ranges from 31 to 35 inches. These are the Clinton , Downs , Fayette , Ladoga and Lindley soils. Keswick soils are downslope from the Clinton, Downs, Fayette, and Ladoga soils which contain less clay and less sand and have less red B horizons. Lindley soils are on convex slopes below Keswick soils. Moderately well drained.
Surface runoff is medium to rapid and permeability is slow.
Many areas are in pasture or open woods. Some areas are used for cropland. Corn, oats, and meadows are grown. Native vegetation was deciduous trees. Keswick soils are extensive.