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Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt(Southern Portion)
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #4: Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded
I--Annelle and AQueptaa, Heeded. This nearly kv
map unit as in eteyanr.saion>;m shoe+esib plaits and akin,;'et
laeattnrtis of natural itrainageways thrrughtaut the survey
an:a. .kyuolL. which hare hark colored aeurf3aeee layer,
make up about &fi percent of the unit. Aqueptis, 'Ouch
have a lighter sv.Ioirii surface laver. make up about :i
percent. Mesa _+tl percent is soils that are well drained
and walla that have sandstone or shale within is tnoh.•.of
the surface.
These airs eiee'p. poorly drained soils that formed in
recent alluvium. No one pedon iii typicaaL Coiwiw sly tine
.lulls have a mottled,mildly to moderately alkaline loamy
or clayey surface Layer and underlying material that ex-
tends to a depth of Alf inches or more In planes they have
a gleyrd Liyer in the underlying material_
Most of the sereeg►`is "%N en to excessive runoff.Th.•
water table is at ar near the surface in spring and during
the peak of the irrigation season.
Thvr..:soils are•used for rangeland and wildlife habitat.
Stems small Arera,e are irrigated pasture.
'fhe potential native vegetation is dominated by
xwitchgra'.., prairie eordgtass, saltgratex adhati tswoon,
big blue.iu•m, indiangras, westerns wheat grass. sitndrr
whestgrass, ;edge, and ruait.. Cattails and bulbul's grow
in the swampy .pots as islet rigid with uneasy range sates.
Kitt:ntitt?prelims ranges from.,edit pounds per at'r in
favordile years to Y,0114 paunch: in unfavorable years. Ar
range condition eiettrionttt-. the tali and and grasses
decrease, pevcatlacttoat drops,and -.Megrims,sedge,anti ruin
increase.The farming anal irrigation is adjacent amass i1.as
increased the amount of salts on ninch of the:acera,fe.
Management of vegetatann an this snail should he based
on taking half anti leaving half of the natal,arsenal produc-
tion. Switch,grar,., tag tine-stance. indi^aiagy-mtt. austere
wheatygrasi. pube+crnt wte:teaas, intermediate wheat-.
eras tail wits atgraee, sad tall fee crie are nttutablK far
-sealing. Tile plants selected theuid met the k iaond
requirements of lieestaack. Fair.'attttrstiful seeding,a firm
prepared seedbed is neashal A grass will should be used.
Seeping early in apnng has proven must suacccaaftti.Tit-
ktgc it needed to eliminate the undesirable vegetation
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl.utilize this unit.
The wetland plants provide ot, ting and protective cover
as well aa, some food. The nearby irrigated cropland,
where wildlife obtain much of their food and find protec-
tive cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and
openhuid wlldlifc.
Openland wildlife,especially pheasant,use this unit for
cover and nesting. Deer fund eaoellent cover in some
amens. Theis valuable wildlife areas should be proteeted
from fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and
overuse by livestock. They should not be drained. Capa-
bility subclass Vlw; Aquolls in :ink Meadow range site,
Aquepts in Wet Meadow range site.
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Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification#9: Ascalon loam
9—Ascalon loam, 1 to 3 percent elopes.This is a deep,
well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,500 to 4,900
feet. It formed in alluvium deposited by the major rivers
in the survey area. Included in mapping are small areas
where sand anti gravel are within a depth of 60 inches.
Also included are small areas of soils that have, a day
loam subsoil.
Typically the surface layer of this Ascalon soil is brown
loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yel-
lowish brown sandy clay loam about 15 inches thick. The
substratum to a depth of 60 inches is calcareous dandy
loam.
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
surface runoff is medium,and the erosion hazard is low.
This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
is suited to ail crops commonly grown in the area,includ-
ing corn,sugar beets, beans,alfalfa,small grain, potatoes,
and onions.An example of a suitable cropping system is 3
to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for .silage,
sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch
lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for proper
water application
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir-
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com-
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yiekiti.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
vegetation should be continued for as many years as
possible following pianting.Trees that are best suited anti
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
redcedar, ponderosa pine.Siberian elm, Russian-olive,and
hackberry.The shrubs best suited arc skunkbush sumac,
lilac,Siberian peashrub,and American plum.
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil.The
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
pheasant and mounting dove. Many nongame species can
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
cover. For pheasants. undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
tial anti should be included in plans for habitat develop-
ment,especially in areas of intensive agriculture.
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
development. Increased population growth in the survey
area has resulted let increased homesite construction.The
chief limiting soil features for urban development are the
shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as it wets and dries
and the limited ability of this soil to support a load.Septic
tank absorption fields function property, but community
sewage systems should be provided if the population den-
sity increases. Because of the moderately rapid permea-
bility of the substratum, sewage lagoons must be sealed.
e".\ Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass
Ile irrigated.
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Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #24: Fort Collins loam
s.4--Fort Collins Foam, I so 3 percent slopes The is a Management of vegetation on this moil should be based
deep,well drained soil on tet7aces and plains at elevetiono on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
e'4,50{1 to 6,050 feet. It formed in alluvium modified by ties.Seeding is desirable if the range is in pear condition-
thin Sean d•pcalte.illek4Md'sat Inappmg axe scone heeled Sideoats[Cams, tittle bluntem,western wheatgrass,bhte
areas and tow small area of a soil that is cakareous at grama,pubescent wheatgyass,and crested wheatgrase are
the surface suitable for seeding.The grass selected should meet the
T3'pbxaly the surface layer of this Fort Collins min is seasonal requuetnente of livestock It can be seeded into
grayish brown leant about 3 inches {like.The subsoil is a clean„ flan aot'ghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a
brown and very pals brown clay loam and loam about IT fin prepared sandbox'. S'.ee-diutg early m spring has
inches thick. The substratum to a depth of GO Shea is proven most successful.
fine sandy loam. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of tires and
Permeability is moderate. Available water eapesky is shrubs commonly grown In the area are generally well
high. The effective rooting depth is Sits menus or more. suited to this soiL Cultivation to control competing
Surface runoff is medium,aai the erosion hazard is low. vegetation should be continued for as many years as
In irrigated areas this sell is suited to all crops cone- possible following planting.Trees that are best suited and
mealy grown in Me area, including earn, sugar heats, have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
beans(fig.5).alfalfa,small grain,potatoes,and onions.An redcadar„ponderosa pins,Sitmtiari elm, R.usai'an-olive,and
example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of butchery. The shrubs best suited are ekunkbuah sumac,
:liable followed by cern,earn for silage,sugar beets,small lilac,Siberian peaabrub,and American plum.
grain,or beans, land leveling, ditch lining,and installing Wildlife ie an important secondary use of this .ail. The
pipelines may be needed for proper water appleotions. cropland m'eaa p-ovlde favorable habitat for ring-necked
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow it- pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species Cain
riltalldss is the mast common.Barnyard manure and tom- be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
Menial fertilizer are needed for top yields. cover. For pheasants,undisturbed nesting cover is esson-
In nonirrigateed areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, tial and should be included in plans for hanitat develop-
barley, and sorghum. Moat of the acreage is planted to meat,empeaaly in areas of intenmve agriculture. Range-
winter wheat.The predicted average yield is 2S bmmM3s land wildlife,for example, the pronghorn antelope,care be
per acre. The soil is summer!allowed in alternate yearn attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is managing livestock grazing,and reseeding where needed.
too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. This sail has good potential for urban end recreational
Stubble mulch farming,atriperopping,and minimum tilt development. Read design can be modified to compensate
Page are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion- for the limited esgaetiy of thin soil to support a load.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue Capability subclass Ile irrigated, !Pc nonerrigat.ad;
gram, several mid grasses,such as western wheatgrasa i,ea,nv Plains rnnze site_
sad needbendtlaread, are also present. Potential produc
don ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years
to 1,000 pounds in onfavorable years.As range condition
deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue groma, buf-
falo;grase, nnakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase;
and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an-
/ nuels invade the site as range condition becomes poorer.
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C"' Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #32: Kim Loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
31--Kim team, I to 3 percent dupes- This a, * doep, 'Phe potential bathe vegetation is dominated by the
wolf deemed oil ein enteMth rplatnx and auvjiti for at gnmaa Several mid grasses, such as weatenn whcatgraax
elevations of 4,000 to 5,260 feet. It formed in mixed e: lira and neecthamellefeed, are else present ?stare]. produc-
depoanf and parent sediment from as wide variety of tans Cages from 1,€At1 plUtida per at re.in Iavbrabte years
bedrock. Included to mapping are anion areas of soils that to i3Otl0 pounds is unfavorable yearx Aa range condition
have lotury nand undariying materwt. deteriorates, the nod ranee- ierrnaae, Mae grams, buf-
Typically the surface layer is brown and pale brown fatograss, soakuWesd. yucca, and fringed sage increase,
learn about 12 Mehra thick.The upper 28 incises of the err and ferage prnitertion drops. r4rdeaas°at4e veeedu and an-
nunts invade the one as range condition becotne.s poorer.
deriving material is pale brown foam.The lower pare.to a IlIanagement or vegetation on thia r01t should k*bated
dept's of ea inches is pal+brown fine sandy loam on taking half sad leavusg half of the total annual pa°otitrc-
Pern,aability as moderateAvailable water capacity is tor-seeding iy 2e rab1e if tube range Sx 1St poet tomtit-son
high The effective rooting depth Is 00 inches ar more. f;ideoats grains, little bluestern, western wheotgrass, blue
Surface runoff is medium,anal the erosion hargrd is low.
In irrigated erase this soil Is suited to AS crops corn- s .ta rti pubescent wl,The t-9E,and crested whcatgv-ctass are
ninety grown in the area, including corn, sugar h-eats, suitable for seeding- The grans selected should trivet the
beans,alfalfa,small grain,potatoes, and onions An exams a dean, ir-naren sorghum,wbemta erf Ytv le, no' It r:rm be seeded into
pie of a suitable cropping oyansm to 3 to 4 years of alfalfa a dean, firm stubble, in'it can be drilled into a
arm proparet; seoiok id seeding not( ol>nxittt has
fetiewed by corn,cernrn for allege,augur beets,small gram, proven most eicoeasfa
or beans Land leveling,ditch lining Mg.6),and installing Plmdlyrealts end envineensnenu$ plantings IA woes and
pipelines may ec needed for proper water applicat.one sh,-uha eormnoaty sp°own rn the area are generally well
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow iry m,ited tin this anti Cultivation to control r-vrnpelung
�, rigatton 14 the most common.Barnyard nunare and roar vegetation should be continued for ae many years as
mensal fertiliser are needed for top yields possible tefosong planting.Tree*that are best suite and
fn tordrrigated areas this.sod is sated to winter wheat, have good survival are Nosily Mountain juniper, eastern
�Ar2ey, aad mil-01m Meat of the acreage an planted to radeedar, p speedos pine,Siberian ebr,, llaasian-olive,and
winter wheat and Le auannier falowed m alternate years. )Lnekberry.The shrubs best sailed are elcunkbueh sumac,
to allow roolntua°c atrettmulateon.Generally precipntation is. Tillie,Siberian peashrub,and American plum.
too low for beneficial Lan of fertiliser. Wildlife is an important secondary nay of this seat The
Stubble raulnR £aitndng. +;dr7p+:rapping, and rr,inimam til• cropland area provide favorable habitat for nng.n relcec1
Cage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion
Terracing also snag be nwedrd to control water eMs rent. be attracted
and rnein'niryf dove. Many nantstine species can
be attracted by eatabashnrg areas for nesting and escape
cover. For phenaanla, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
tial and should be included on plans for habitat develop-
ment, especially to arena of intensive agriculture. Range-
land wildlife.,for example, the pronghoni antelope, can be
attracted by developing bvnatoek watering facilities,
managing livestock grazing,and reseeding where needed.
This sail has good potential for urban and recreational
development Increased population growth In the survey
area has rv,sulted in increased homesite eonstniction.The
chief limiting soil featatva for urban development and toad
construction is the limited capacity of this awl to support
a load Septic tank absorption Ileitis function properly,but
coinmtulity sewage systems should be provided if the
population density increases. Because of the panic-ability
of the substratum, sewage lagoons must be sealed
Lawns, shrubs, and trace, grow well. Capability subclass
lie irrigated, IVs nerd rigytted;Loamy Plata range site.
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re- Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt (Southern Portion)
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #33: Kim Loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes
of—Kim lows, 3 to a percent elope& This is a deep. Permeability la moderate Available water capacity is
well drained nail on plane and alluvial fans sat elevations high Th.• elkctive rooting depth !s 80 inches or more
of e.200 to 0240 feet. It formed in mire°Cuban depusita Rirfece rormff is medium, and the erieicw hazard is
and parent eedimerd from a wide variety oe bedrock-hi_ modernte-
chided in mapping are email areas of nib that have k1-irrigated erne this soil is suited to crops commonly
loamy sand underlying material grown in the area Perennial grasses acid alfalfa or close
Typically the aurfaee Weer cis brown and pale brown grown crops should be grown at least 50 prtcert rf the
loam about 10 inches thick The upper 29 Manes of the an- tin:. Contour zilches and corrugations can be used in it
derbies material is pale brown loam.The lower part to a rimieig close grown crops and pasture Furrows,contour
depth of 60 incluse is pale brown fine sandy loam. furrows, and cross e46pe furrows are auitahlr for row
crops. Sp-labia-irrigation is also snaggeatedt ,Reaping til-
lage to a oninhnnm and%tdarring crop inside help to con-
trol s realm. Maintaining fertility is important Crops
respond to application+of phosphorus and nitrogen.
in nonirrigated areas this rod 1s_suited to winter wheat.
twrley, and sotghusn Moat of the acreage is planted to
winter wheat The predicted average yield is 211 bushels
per acre- The soil is allnamer fuliowei in alternate years
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipit tmu 0,
too low for beneficial use of fertilizer
Stubble mulch fanning,atnrperopping,and minimum til-
lage are needed to control soil blowing and water 470,400
^ Terracing aleea may ha needed to control water eroaion-
ie The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue
grams_ Several mid grapnel sttkh as western wheytgraas
and needleandthread, are also present Potential prodne-
tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre m favorable yearn
In 1,000 poUnda in instavorable years. As range condition
deteriorates,the mid grasses decrease; blue p-ama, lut-
telogmam, snggeweed sacra, steti fringed aye increase:
and forage production drops.Undesirable weeds and an-
nuals invade the rite as range condition becomes roarer.
Managementof vegetation on this soul eheald be based
un taklog half attd kmsdng half of the total aetmar:preedot-
bon Seeding n desirable if the range 15 lb poor rendition
Sideoata grainy little bleeeterm,western wheatgrasa,bine
grams,pubescent wheatgvasa,and created whntgrwss are
suitable for seeefmg The gross selected should meet the
seasonal requirements of livestock. It°an he seeded late
a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can he drilled into a
firm prepared seedbed. Shelling early In spring has
proven moat successful
Ahrefbreale and environmental plantings of trees and
shrubs eontaoedy grown in the area are generally well
aired to this soil Cultivation to oohtrel iompeting
vegetation should he eonthmed for as many Yearn as
passible following planting Trees that are best suited and
nave good survival are Reeky Mountain juniper. eastern
se4eedar,panderaes pine,Siberian elm,Russian-olive,and
baekberry 'Dm shrube beat stilted are akvnkbuat sumac,
lilac,Siberian peeshrub,and Antenna plum
Wildlife man important seaanday use of tins soil T1w
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
pheasant and mourning dove. Many nangalme species can
be attracted by a#abbaiieng areas for nesting and escape
cover for phewatts,nndieturbed nesting cover is exam.
nal Mad should be hneluded in plane for habitat develop-
Meat,especially in areas of intensive agracelture. Range-
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Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #34: Kim loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes
34—Aim loam, 5 to pereant alepes, This is a deep, eon be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed- Plowing'and
well chained soil on plane and alluvial fans at elevations drilling on the contour minimize runoff and soil lossea
Of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed eoii*r deposits Seeding early in spring has proven meat sneoeaeful-
and parent sediment from a wide variety of aerie isA. In- Windbreaks and environmental plantings era generally
eluded ill mapping are small areas of sails that have well suited to this soil Cultivation to control competing
loamy sand underlying material, vegetation should be continued fee as many ye-n as
Typically the surface layer is brown and pale brown possible following planting.Trees that are beat suited and
loam about 10 inches thick-The upper 25 inches of the m1 have good sarvrvat are Rocky Mountain juniper,eastern
derlying material is pale brown loam.The lower part to a redeedar,ponderosa pine, Siberian elm,Russian-olive,and
depth of 60 inches is pale brown fine sandy loam. hackherry.The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is lilac,Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Wildlife is an important seroudary use of Oda soil.The
Surface runoff is rapid, and the erosion hazard is cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
Moderate. pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
This soil is suited to limited cropping Intensive be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping ewer-For pheasants,undtaturbed nesting cover is eeaen-
system should be limited to such close grown crops as al- tiel and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
falfa, wheat, and barley. This soil also is suited to ir- meat, ealmaes ly in areas of intensive agriculture. Ra nge-
rleafed paalmrn A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 land wildlife,for example,the pronghorn antelope, earl be
years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small attracted by developing livestock watering fatalities,
grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. managing livestock grazing,and reseeding where(heeded.
E'1 Close grown crops can be irrigated from closely spaced This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
coalour ditches or sprinkles'. Content farrows or sprig- development Increased population growth in the surrey
Ideas should be used for new crone Applications of a+'ea has resulted in increased hnmesite construction-The
nitrogen and phosphorus help in maintaining good produe- chief limiting soil feature for urban development and road
Linn eon3tructiois is the limited capacity of this foil to support
The potential native regulation ;e, dominated by tiler a load.Septic tank absorption fields function properly,but
grams. Sideoats grams, little bhrestnna, western wheat, community sewage systems should be provided if the
grata, and sedge are also prominent Potential production popukrtiem density increased Because of the permeability
ranges from 1,800 pounds per acre in favorable yearn to of the substratum, sewage lagoons moat be sealed.
2,503 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition Lawns, shrubs, and tress grow well. Capability subclass
deteriorates, the sir-knots grams and little bhleatem IVs irrigated,Vle nonirrigated; Loamy Plains range site
decrease; forage production drops; and blue grams, buf-
falograss, and several perennial Tombs and shrubs in-
crease. Utideafrable weeds and annuals invade the site as
range condition becomes poorer.
Management of vegetation should be based on taking
half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed-
ing is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sideoats
grams, little bluestam, western wheatgrasa, and pu-
bescent wheatgrass are suitable for seeding- The grass
selected should meet the seasonal needs of livestock. It
tan be seeded into a clean, fur sorghum stubble, or it
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Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado excerpt (Southern Portion)
Published by the United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
In Cooperation with Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station
Issued September 1980
Soil Classification #42: Nunn Clay Loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
dL -Nuan clay Were. I w S perceive slopes. '.hi: s: a The potential native v::c9 t+ttion is dominated My
,:rep, wee crawly,- .boil on Le.n-..c . and .smooth pbair:� ac wavtern wbest4ra-. •and blue grntna. lduffa1ocre..s is also
elevation* of,y,5ytr to .5,ihO lost It. funned in mixed silo- breitent. rxenti.:: irroctuction ranges from liter•') poems
"item and eotian deposits. Ent-hived in =tipple:: are small,
.lone and narrow area.: o' and sari Travel +Fesnait. and
acre in favorable year:. to(Ki pounds in unfavot b'se
anall seess of toils that iu'e rubjoet to e/er,seaiursal iernr.irc.;. years As vamp.,eonditton de'terioratex, a blur auccgriuma-boo
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c..00gran.4 sod form,. undesu•ablo weed.„ one am en's in
Sinner leveled areas are also included vide the-site Ita rimer:condition beeome; :sorer.
Typically the surface layer of this Nunn coil is grayish M.ana,Teme•nt of vegetation erg this roil should lie bated
mown day loam eobut 9 inches toirie The -,ebsoil is li.:nt on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produe-
browni.bh gray city loam about le inches thici.Tne upper (ion Rank,p►ttcnm,can help cn trcluctn.; runoff.yeaclireg is
part of the substratum is light brownisn grey clay tom- cesirsb!e if the ran,.•e is in poor rendition. Weitern
The lower part to a depth of 60 !Iicher is brown sandy t+.licato,rrsse,blue grime,aideoats,,Manor, biiff.:airs;,pu•
loan. Nascent whuatrpas:, and crested wnealgraee arc suitable
Permeability is rooderntely slow. Availible water for ccedin;;. The gCra,a a iloctecl aatoulri meet the .,ea:;onal
utpatc ity is high, 'The effectibe,n,etin,+,depth is 60 1neh" reetrdretnent.; of live• toe•k. it van be seeded into a clean.
or more. Surface runtel i. medium, and the ernslnn tlr,n sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm
h:.ta•rci.is .ow. prepared seedbed. Soiding early an apring has prov.'lc
in irrigated en's.; this. ,oil it :suited to ail crops cons- most succrai.fuJ.
rnonly growls in the area, including corn, sugar lx'e+t.a, Windbreaks anti e:nvironn•ental plansin m are gent:miry
Leans,alfalfa,.,mail {fain,t>,iiatoea,and onion♦. An exam- well suited to the. soil. Cultivation to control eompetin,:
o'x sui-able cropping h';teat i:•h to•.year'of atsedie vegetation should ha ixintinited for as many years act
followed by corn,co»s for:ilo..',rsuttar beets,linen currant, po;stale fo;owing plotting.Tree:that NM be.-t .a:ited and
or beans. Generally such a arectctixttes as the high clay sins goo( .urvival .re Ro cy i;ountain}rtniper, eastern
commit or the rapidly stint-ublo ,ubstraturn slith•.Ey rscloedar,punderoica pine,,+iceman elm, ltussfan•uiive:,and
re..rict..aonic maze. hackherry.The ehnebei brat suited are alcunkbuth sumac,
All methods o' irrigation cu-s suitable, but furrow it !lilac,Siberian pea shrub,and American atom
ngatawc is tat: most common. Proper irrigation water vsei.udie to an ;reposyant secondary gibe of t'u. *c i1.'r`c
mans=;anent it a asentia&. flarnyard manure and conniver- ei upland areas provide favorable: habitaet for ring-necked
r:a' ''erti!iaer are neecicert car sop>it+ici,, pheasant and mourning dove, Many notcgame:vector;can
In nuniriigalrvl area: m+usl of the acrestie ra in small (se attracted by a+tabiishin4 area-( ''or m:s'in;and imenpe
Kraal acid it is summer fallowed in alternate: years. cos„-r. for liheasence.,undisturbed nu.tin2 torr is e.cK•n-
Whitet wnc.ac ii the principal iron.The predicted avcra-e. a ..l .anrl eetioah1 be included in Hann for nalntat dev•,kep
viek is i branch. per acre if Cie crop is. winteraOic••i. merit, especially in arras of intensive Agriculture. Ranee-
spring wheat can be seeded.Generally precipitation is too ',mid wildlife,for,:xicm.ole, the nren,ehonc ardeikee,can be
low fur beneficial cue of fertilizer
mulch famine,..tripero pin.;,and neinireium at.trected !ny developing-a1rc live•stec a %uterine 'a rilitiek
are neeeletr to control basil btou;n,T and water eru•Lm mama so livestock erelong,and reseeeifor wrier(' needed
This soil has fair to poor potential for urban develop.
meet. !I.iota moderate to hi en ainritale 'wed,low itrena% ,
and moeerntely-clew permeability.These ftaturrs crca;"e
problems in dwelling and road coastruclion ricwce areas
that have loam or sandy loam in the lower port of tic'
ubciri.ttarn are .suitabie for septic tuna absorption '.1e!d
and :bunds6ois. Some areas of this soil are aid;acent Us
streams and are subject to occasional floakaig.'rho poten-
ti.tl is{our for such recreational development as camp and
picnic areas and playgrounds. Capabi:i;v subclass s I:r ir-
rigated,Mc nonir,4g.ateci,Clayey Plaint.range site
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