Slope gradients range from 2 to 70 percent. Berks, Dekalb, Gilpin, and Weikert soils commonly are on back slopes and upper shoulders or on narrow, sloping interfluves. In addition, Berks and Dekalb soils are moderately deep to bedrock and Weikert soils are shallow. Upshur soils are on summits or side slopes and formed in red clayey residuum from shale. Wellston, Woodsfield, and Zanesville soils typically are on fairly broad, gently sloping ridgetops that have a mantle of loess.
Summitville soils are well drained and moderately well drained.
Permeability is moderately slow. Runoff is medium to rapid. Summitville soils are used for pasture, cropland, and woodland. Corn, wheat, and hay are the principal crops. Many areas are in pine plantations.