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Home My WebLink About951304.tiff vA� EXHIBIT B Soils Survey STRONG FARMS #2 Aouolls and Aquepts The soils on this site are Aquolls and Aquepts developed on gravelly substratum. These nearly level soils are on bottom lands and flood plains of all the major streams in the survey area. The Aquolls, which have dark colored surface layers , make up about 65 percent of the mapping unit. The Aquepts, which have lighter colored surface layers, make up about 25 percent. About 10 percent is Aquolls and Aquepts , flooded, and Bankard sandy loam. — These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in recent alluvium. The A and B horizons range from absent (0") to 18". Typically they have mottled, mildly to moderately alkaline, loamy or clayey surface layers and underlying material , and are underlain by sand or sand and gravel at ldepths of 24 to 48 inches. They may or may not have a gleyed layer in the underlying material . Most of these soils are subject to flooding. The watertable is at or near the surface early in the spring and recedes to about 48 inches by late fall in some years. The following map and soil descriptions were provided by the Greeley SCS. 951304 - SCS-CON. U. L. AN TRENT OF AGRICULTURE OCTOBER 19'- SOIL CONSERVATION SENVICr S01!. MAP Owner N/A Operator County I.•:••lc! State Co IC.r-to o Soil survey sheet(s) or code nus. Y1-70-71 Approximate scale ) •-. . . - - I Prepared by U. S. Department of Agriculture. Soil Conservation Service cooperating with West Creele•; Soil Conservation District -- . --,1i1 '.M .;(. I4 ri...- r5.� r Lib .t \f .,.• r./ -4 ,,P 1�t \ ,•' lt♦ ate. .. ttn . • it �a:� Y . .,r.• _•ate~ ` `x11 / `)1 ,1:: ,1D. Y` `-. •. r a. T. �h• - • • . it 4 ��1.4-- • It `� � � -• II• / r / �C . - • r 1 Is r 1�. ' A. • 'J .-. '.\''yyr.! f ♦ -7-�1 � ` ! •-A' [_r.'f.• .. 4 yl,� r • JJ.-+} '•A.yre�. �► +^ 'T v; �( t.-la f- ( .,--. / r..a 111 'j ,•? 7 I f-• ' �• ! -� r/;- I .v .111 . 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'!2 I alirl• • i�lrn�{r�.7 T i 4JSu I• p :: ' . . -• . ra'� h • r I ..I•AI /- ^'r l : . :j}r� , . a-.41 i1R�.•iA•♦r t I. -• .r1� `1 1 I.... i r.l� 1 A�^I�\{°/{y�-jJ.rc-07 �-;3-.�?� ✓A•171Q [�-'�f r i N i in . ..__E j 1 ��{t'"" . •••••-•=';‘,._. , f� %{.'.lily•i'hi �zaa'tun-FC -.•*L7Z.'1S"'tt (Li r. .....7::=: r_+�..• .v 1 TI: C ..3"S e.L,f 7�. j+f �♦ 14r r:+. ..r .•-i 1 -r. {: vr`•rt:.:. .... ♦'�' Ijj. tzjrt.. '•7,:f71- •!' 1 �"'�_ ' - "•tiLr-s.araatr�. •T-rte-... - L«�`c_r ,a.t.ii_ 9513" 4 C' /0 -IL1 nlc �i'�I_Indv 1_I.ni� 0In 1 I_,. i_rni ': 1un1_ This is a deep , somewhat excessively drained soil on floolplains at elevations of 4450 to 5000 feet . It formed in stratified recent alluvium along str. inns and rivers throughout the survey arca. Included in this unit are numerous sand and gt .rvel bars . Some non- calcareous area; are also included . Typically the surface layer is grayish brown .,..:•.:'.y !elm j'Io,:t 4 inches thick. The underlying material , to a depth of 60 Inches , is light yellowish brown calcareous sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam and loam. . Permeability is moderately rapid and available water capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow and erosion hazard is low. These soils arc- suited to very limttcd' cropping. They arc sandy and subject to flooding. Pasture is the best use for this .soil , with , call whcatgrass , tall fescue and annual swectcl ver some of the best suited crops. Light frequent irrigations by furrows and flooding are recoralendcd. Commercial fertilizers improve the amount and value of forage produced. • The potential native vegetation on this soil is dominated by switch- grass , Indiangrass , sand bluestem, sand recd;,•rass , sideoats grama, needle-and-thread and blue grans. Much of this site has inclusions of other soils and vegetation in such a com;rlex pattern that it is • 951394 Iblyd to map S. knit; ly . .^or,'nti.11 I,Tien u111,'i1 .:iii ,••; ri• per acre in i.lvornblc yr.irs to 1500 pounds per ncrc in nnia of ble years . ',lien range condition r i etcr or.tea , t.ic toll and m . -l;r:,::::cs decrease , blue grnma , sand dropceed and (orbs increa::e and production _- drops . Undesirable weeds and .iunii.ils inv.iile the site as range condition becomes pourer. ..,enr o: v,'Lotation on thi:; soil should be b.tccd UM takinn half and 1, .1vi,i ' half of the total annual p*roducti,T. G e,!iug is only advisable on areas large enough to prepare a seedbed on or intersced with on interscedcr. • Switchgrass , sand blucstem, sand rcedgrass:; sidennts grana , little ' bluestcm, blue grama , pubescent wheatgrnss and intermediate wheat- grass are suitable for seeding. Fur successful seeding , use of an interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble -- prepared the growing season prior to sending -- and a grass drill :1rc' lonnirid . Early I spring seeding has proven most successful. This soil is generally not suited to 'the establishment and growth of trees and shrubs . On-site investigation needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and shrub specie; . Wildlife is an important secondary use , with these soils best suited for o- -'eland and rangeland wildlife . in cropland areas , habitat f.tvol.ble for ring-necked pheasants , mourning doves , and many non- game species can be developed by establishing wildlife arras for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants , the inclusion of undisturbed nesting cover is vital and should be included in plans for habitat .Ievelopwent. This is 'especially true in areas of intensive agriculture. 9513''4 Rangeland wildlife , such ns deer and anLelone , can be n :: istcd and encouraged by proper livestock grazing many ement and range reseeding where needed . This soil is not suited for ur ..., or recreational development due to the flood hazard. Capability subclass IVw irria;tt .:d VIw rnnirri ,; .,�d Sandy bottomland range site • • 951334 • J - Aquol ' s and Aiu•• s , rr.ivei y uhtitrat .nn These nearly level soils are on bottom lands and flood plains of all the major streams in the survey area . The Aquolls , which have dark colored surface layers , make up about 65 percent of the mapping unit . The Aquents , which have lighter colored surface layers , make up about 25 percent . About 10 percent Is Aquolls and Aqucpts , flooded , and flankard sandy loam. These are deep , poorly drained soils . They formed in recent alluvium. Typically they have mottled , mildly to mod vately alkaline , loamy or clayey surface layers and underlying material , nnd 'are underlain by • - sand or sand and ibrave ' within 43 inches . They may or may not have a gleyed layer in the underlying material. • Most of these soils are subject to flooding. A watertable is at or near the surface early in the spring and recedes to as deep as 48 inches by late Call in some years . These soils arc used for rangeland and wildlife habitat . Some small areas have been reclaimed by ma4or drainage and leveling operations and is farmed to irrigated crops . The potential native vegetation on these soils is dominated by alkali sacaton, switc'igrass and western whcatgrass . Saltgrass , sedge , rush and alkali bluegrass are also prominent. Potential production ranges from 3000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 2000 pounds per acre in unfavorable years . When range condition deteriorates , switchgrass , 951,724 alka1 saraton and western wheatrrass dectcnse and salt vra ss , sedge and rush increase . Management of vegetation on this soil should be based un taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding on this site is difficult and costly since numerous tillage practices are requited to eliminate the saltgrass sod . Swit. ;ass , western •atgrass , alkali sacaton , tall wheatrrass and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. For successful seeding a clean , firm seedbed -- usually requires more than one year to eliminate the saltgrass sod -- and a ;;rags drill should be used . Early spring seeding has proven most successful . I;etland wildlife , especially waterfowl , utili; e these areas . The availability of moisture due to the wetness of this soil allows pro- duction of wetland plants that prnvide nesting and protective cover, as well as some food for waterfowl. The luxtaresition of this soil to irrigated cropland areas where wildlife obtai n much of their food , along with the cover provided , make this soil valuable to both wetland and openland wildlife . Openland wildlife , especially pheasants , use these areas for cover and nesting , while they also provide excellent cover for deer when found is areas inhabited by deer. Management for wildlife would include prevention of overgrazing by livestock, protection from unplanned fire , and prevention of drainage. ts'here livestock are present , tti.ese valuable wildlife areas should be fenced to prevent unwanted encroachment and overuse by livestock. 951394 These soils have a good potent in1 as a source of sand .and gravel . Capability subclass Vila Salt meadow range site 1 • • 951394 In nanirri:;nted 1.t ens tithi ! , 't .trlc : aougln::n. ;:us _ of t 'cc at ea is ,!, voted : u .. tat ,e : -'r.:t wi.i. h ie niteL- noted with s:u.:n;r tallow to nilow n;o! ;• ::rc ..c _ . ,._. lntton. ::u.nnliv , precipitation is too low to beneficial u:..: ot fertilisers . Good cultural practices -such as stubble nanl, L f: n: :p cropping and mini:su:n t ! . ..,;c Terracing ...nv also he n•.r,1'd t., ru,:: : ei _.:r , . .. • „o. The potential n.ttice vu t•et::t ic:t or. this soil is dominated by blue grama. Several •nidrras,t.s •:ueh ,.. ...rI :, ..t;., .. ..n.? nee,'.' .• .:nd thread arc also present . Potent t inn ratio:: 1: 1. 600 pound!: per Jeri• in favorable ,cars to 1t, t'l auund, uei Jule in uaf.,vovablc , .,:s. When t .,:t:;c condit ion dot eriorat's , the 711 dr.ra•:ses sttal:cweed, yucca and fri.,,;•'d u.t,;c inn roace r,::,1 pt.:tiuct ipso drops. nub- sir- :able weeds and annuals invade the site :r: r::,:,,,: , .,.n, it ion becones poorer. Management of vegetation on thi•: :.oil h,-,u i,l hr based cn rak int• '.:all and leaving half of the total ,ic:,ua ] production. Seeding is advisable if • • range is in poor candit ion. idcn ats gra:ra , _ . , rlo blo.•:.ten , western whealgrass , blue grams , pubes. _ _..e.. ,sans und crest.d '- eatgtass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should mcat the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful sdce : :,g , s clean , firm, sorg,- hum stubble -- prepared t!.c ;: ,'wi;t� scOso:i pri. . ;o seeding - - or a firm, prepared seedbed and g: .:ss drill should be used. Early spring seeding has prover runst succe•:r;ful . . Windbreaks and environmental plantings arc generally well suited on this soil. Generally all trees and shrubs ad.;p!,d to this area will grew. Continued cnitiv.acinn to . ontrs.1 .'; jt'Z ! n v.•get::tiraa should be 951304 redceuur , A ruby ):ac , lm , . 1 : . e .i,... .iaa,,serr;:. Shrubs best suited are skdra. :es!. :,.:::.a. , lilac , L:' er: a:•. :c:.sh ub and American Plum. Wildlife is an important cu:lJ.. , ase , w . _b � . : 1 �. _. _ ..crte+ for openland and ran,;el.snJ ..i1dl : fe. In ._anJ for ring-necked pheasants , mornir;t doves , - can be developed by establishing wildlife area., :er nesting acd escape cover. For pheasants , the inclusion of undisturbed nesting ,:over is vital and should be included in plans for habitat development: this iT; especially true in areas of intensive agriculture. Rangeland wrldlite, exemplified by the pronghorn antelope, can be assisted and encouraged :by development of livestock watering facilities, proper livestock grazing management, and range reseeding where needed. This Kim soil has a good potential for urban and recreatiun..l ievclup- 1 ment. Increased population growth :n the area (county ) has resulted in increased home site construction. The irimary 1 'mitin:; bull feature for urban development and road cor:,;truce ien is rite .,oils limited abriit to support a load. Septic tank absorption fields will f..rction prop rlyi however, community sewage systems should be provided if the population density is increased. The permeability of the substratum may require sewage lagoons to be sealed. Lawns, shrubs and trees for beaut.fication will do well. 1TT- Ci Capability subclass tj irrigated IVe nonirrigated Loamy plains range site. .. 951394 I .J -F. 1:1 loam, 3 to 5 nerc •nt _:lobe This is a deep , well drained soil on gentle plains and alluvial fans at elevations of 4900 to 5250 feet . It formed in _mixed eolian deposits and parent sediments from a wide variety of bedrock. Included in this unit are some soils that have :candy 1.1;,:; or loamy sand on. lying material. Typically the surface layer is a brown to pale brown •loam about 10 inches -thick . The underlying material Is a light clay loam or loam about- 73 inches thick. The substratum, to a depth of 60 inches is a loam or fine sandy loam. Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more . Surface runoff is medium and erosion hazard is node rate. Where irrigated this soil is suited to the commonly grown crops in the area . However, perennial grasses and alfalfa ur close crown crops should be grown at least 50 pdreent of the time. Close grown crops and pasture can be irrigated with contour ditches and corrugations. Furrows , contour furrows and cross slope furrows will work on row crops . Sprinkler irrigation is also recomnended . • Minimum tillage and crop residue utilization will help control erosion. Fertility maintenance is important. Crops grown on these soils respond to fertilizer applications of phosphorous and nitrogen. 951304 ' Hello