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pacity
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crop
own in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or
is moderately slow. Available water at r least 50 of
ore.Permeabilitydepth is hazard inches mo town crops should be grown corrugations can percent n in
is high. The effective rooting e erosion is close grown and
the time. Contour
and pasture. Furrows, contour furrows,
more. Surface a runoff is slow, corn- irrigating
S. �n tillage to a
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the cops is also desirable. Keep So control ero-
own in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or and cross slope furrows are suitable for row crops. Span'
only ogrown at least 50 percent of kler irrigation crop residue t laseresp to a
ie grown ntour should be utilizing
is impdue help prop
• tin. close seu ditches and corrugationsnpasre. Furrows,cau be used in minimum and ngfe i
con- Sion. Maintaining horus and nitrogen.
rirf rr s, grown crops and pasture. applications of phosp
o
ail- In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter meted
cur furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row app Most of the the acreage is p
at,
ages. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable.idue help tog con- barley, and sorghum. predicted average a20
age to a minimum and utilizing cropsummer yield fel is sd in
col erosion. Maintaining of fertility
is important. Crops to winter
wheat.
soil is usually
eon no toit applicationstearea of this soil is suited and niwinter bushels pof
In y, and nrigaplanted to precipitation is too low for beneficial use
and . til-
led areas soil is to winter wheat, alternate years to allow moisture accumulation. Genera
lly
yield is 28 bushels Stubble mulch farming, stripe pP g.
parley, sorghum. Most of the acreage is erosion.
per are. The The is summer d average lage are needed to control
soil
d to fowing control and water r erosion.
for allow ao The soil a fallowed in alternateretionais Terracing also mayrange site is
to for moisture e accumulation.lseofrlizer. p The potential native vegetationon et is bluei
too low beneficial farming,of fertilizer.
and minimum til- dominated by sand bluestem, sideoats and
Stubble needed tocontrol
s o i blowing.
o f g. grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass,
are generally and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential
lage are control soil blowing. funds per acre in favora-
Widdto s and environmental plantings
nccipal hazard in production ranges from 2,200 p years. As range
suited to this soil.and dil blowing,, cul- ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable and re ranee
establishing trees shrubs, can n be controlled by aving s rip ofcon ama, sand eedg ass,
vegetatigon
only in the tree row and Supplemental irrigation and switchgrass decrease and blund e bluestem, grasses invade
vvetation between the rows. Supp and sand sage
be s needed at the time of planting and during the site as range condition nual weeds and becomespooer•
ap__.o o Trees that are best s, asd and have good survival half of the total annual based-
are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern n redcedar, ponderosa Management of vegetation on this soil should be
Russian-olive, and h lilac, an ry on tatting half and leavingpoor condition.
The
pine, Siberian elm, tion. Seeding is desirable if the ranges tcn sideoon.
shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, and Siberi- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and crested
ts
an pea fife is use of this soil. grams, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, selected
Wildlife h important secondary
and many non-
Ring-necked pheasant, mourning areas for wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. Thf e
grass game species can be attracted by establishing should meet the seasonal requirementst able, prok. It fit can be seeded into a clean,firms Seeding early in
nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed drilled into a firm prepared nesting a is i , and
speshould ibe included of intensive spring has successful.dseedbed. n
for habitat cure development, especiallyWindbreaks proven ro and most sful are azard in
agriculture. owth and suited bt this asnd. Soil blowing, the plantings a generally
Few areasce tofo s. The sandy Nuae soil are in layer,major the moderate
urbanizedrisw ll potential o . inte surface nd establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
rare einting only in the tree row and by
yleavig irrigation
of
shrink-swell the subsoil, and the hazard of vegetation between the rows. Supplemental
flooding along r Box Elder Creek are the chief limit- good riga survival
ins features for development. Capability subclass Me it may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
'A4—, IVs nonimy sled. periods. Trees that are best suited and have go ponderosa
plains at elevations of are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar,
,,,3,3_plpoy Ioatny.�and; 1 to 3�percent-slopes:This is a fine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and haekberry. The
deep, o f et soil on edsm ch
shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi-
4,600 Included 5,200 n feet. It formed in mixed leveledout red deposits. P
in mapping are some small areas• an peashrub. use of this soil. The
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown loamy sand Wildlife is an important secondary
about e 9 inches tn sandy The subsoil is yellowish binches hewn thick.and cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
depth of 60 inches is very pale Pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame spa
very pale brown clay loam about 15 establishing areas for nesting and escape
The ,substratum lcr toe anbe attracted by
brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
noderate.�. Permeability Thy and available ph capacity ic aren areas of intensive culture. Range-
low. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or list and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is landtwildlife, for, especially lexample, the pronghorn antelope, can be
low.
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attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
',anaging livestock grazing and reseeding where needed. tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
This soil has good potential for urban development. The vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
only limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
contamination from sewage lagoons. The loamy sand sur- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
face layer is a limitation for recreational development. pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The
Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi-
Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; an peashrub.
Sandy Plains range site. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
45—Olney loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash deposits. Included be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
in mapping are small areas of soils that have sandstone cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
and shale within a depth of 60 inches and some small tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
leveled areas. ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
brown loamy sand about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is yel- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
lowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
14 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is This soil has good potential for urban development. The
very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. only limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability
Permeability and available water capacity are in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or contamination from sewage lagoons. The loamy sand sur-
more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard if face layer is a limitation for recreational development.
low. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well.
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, VI nonirrigated; Sandy
monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or Plains range site.
close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of 46—Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.
the time. Close grown crops and pasture can be irrigated This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at eleva-
rith contour ditches and corrugations. Furrows, contour tions of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash
rows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that
crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- have a dark surface layer and some small leveled areas.
lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish
trol erosion. Maintaining fertility and organic matter con- brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil
tent is important. Crops respond to barnyard manure and is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam
commercial fertilizer. about 15 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60
The potential native vegetation on this range site is inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam.
dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue Permeability and available water capacity are
grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- low.
ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ-
and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes,
and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3
the site as range condition becomes poorer. to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage,
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prac-
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- tices are needed to maintain top yields.
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir-
Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn-
grams, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in
be seeded into clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
spring has proven most successful. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
spited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
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awe condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, The potential vegetation is dominated by sand
vitchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats gram; and little bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
uestem decrease, forage production drops, and sand needleandthread, little bluestem, and blue grama. Poten-
tge increases. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade tial production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre in
id "blowout" conditions can occur as range condition favorable years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As
?comes poorer. range condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem,
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based switchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats grams, and little
• taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- bluestem decrease, forage production drops, and sand
on. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. sage increases. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade
and bluestem, sand reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass, and "blowout" conditions can occur as range condition
deoats grams, little bluestem, and blue grama are suita- becomes poorer.
le for seeding. Because this soil is susceptible to soil Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
lowing, it should be seeded using an interseeder, or the on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
ed should be drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
eeding early in spring has proven most successful. Brush Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass,
tanagement also can help in improving deteriorated side-oats grama, little bluestem, and blue grama are suita-
Inge. ble for seeding. Because this soil is susceptible to soil
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well blowing, it should be seeded using an interseeder or the
cited to this soil. Blowing sand and the moderate availa- seed should be drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble.
le water capacity are the principal hazards in establish- Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Brush
ig trees and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should management can also help in improving deteriorated
e planted in shallow furrows, maintaining vegetation range.
etween the rows. Supplemental irrigation is needed to Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
isure survival. Trees that are best suited and have good not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to
ur''l are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, determine if plantings are feasible.
om._.osa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs best suited Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. Ran-
re skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian peashrub. geland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
ropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
heasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can This soil has fair potential for urban development. The
e attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape chief limiting soil features are the rapid permeability and
over. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorption
al and should be included in plans for habitat develop- fields function properly, but in places the sandy sub-
lent, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- stratum does not properly filter the leachate. Sewage
Ind wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be lagoons must be sealed. Once established, lawns, shrubs,
ttracted by developing livestock watering facilities, and frees grow well. Capability subclass VIe irrigated,
tanaging livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. VIe nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site.
This soil has fair potential for urban development. The 71—Valent-Loup complex, 0 to 9 percent slopes. This
rimary limiting soil features are the rapid permeability level to moderately sloping map unit occupies hills, ridges,
nd the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorp- and depression or pothole-like areas in the sandhills at
on fields function properly, but in places the sandy sub- elevations of 4,670 to 4,700 feet. The Valent soil makes up
tratum does not properly filter the leachate. Sewage about 60 percent of the unit, the Loup soil about 35 per-
goons must be sealed. Once established, the lawns, cent. About 5 percent is dune sand. The Valent soil occu-
hrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass IVe ir- pies the hills and ridges and the Loup soil the depressions
gated, VIe nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site. or potholes.
" T''Blentt+sand,3..to,9pereentslopeS. This is a deep, The Valent soil is deep and excessively drained. It
xcessively drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,650 to formed in eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is
100 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in brown sand about 8 inches thick. The underlying material
tapping are small areas of soils that have lime within a to a depth of 60 inches is brown sand.
epth of 40 inches. Also included are small areas of soils Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is
tat have sandstone between 40 and 60 inches. moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
Typically the surface layer of the Valent soil is brown more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
me ,out 6 inches thick. The underlying material to a low.
?p. .,f 60 inches is brown sand. The Loup soil is deep and poorly drained. It formed in
Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is sandy alluvium. Typically the surface layer is very dark
oderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or grayish brown, mottled loamy sand about 16 inches thick.
ore. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is light
w. brownish env. mottled loamy sand and aan,ly lnam
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'epi@ability is rapid. Available water capacity is yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 16 inches thick.
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
ter
dE . A water table is at or near the surface in The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam.
ie g and about , d inches te the surface in fall. Sur- capacity is moderate. The effective rooting
C runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
Chis unit is used for rangeland and wildlife habitat.The inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion
.ential native vegetation on the Valent soil is hazard is low.
in the area. Perennial grasses s alfalfa o-
ninated by sand reedgrass, sand bluestem, blue and In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com-
a"! grama, little bluestem, needleandthread, and monly grownow crops should be grown at least and50 percent or fromf
boats grama. inPotential le yearss800losepa
ure.to 1,400 pounds in un- the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in
corable years. As range condition deteriorates, the sand irrigating close grown crops
aestem, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little to- ur
furrows,
and
icrcross
slop sfurrows
are
re suitable
ble for
row
il-
uestem decrease;producltion
muhly and blowout grass
ease, and forage n o o drops. "Blowouts" occur as trot erosion. Maintainingilfertilitying piseimportanidue t.to con-
Crops
Te condition becomes poorer. respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen.
The native vegetation a the Loup soil is dominated d by In P _
heatgrass, little bluestem, sand e a, and western barley, and sorghum. Most of)the ace age snplanted to
ender wheatgrass,
Indiangrass,alk sand bluestem, prairie cordgsedge, and winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 20 bushels
rsh are ender also ras present. Poalitential
sacaton,ntial production
and tern ite years is
O00 pounds per acre in favorableryearsi to 3,000epounds to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation
to
ro in and minimum til-
1 unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.
witchgrass, sand bluestem, indiangrass, little bluestem, lage
mulch ued to farming,
rm ing, soil croppng and water erosion.
an prairie cordgrass decrease, and saltgrass, blue grams S
and dropseed,ndsedge, and sh increase.aaUndesirableitio Terracing Thetentiam abe
vneeded
vegetationntrol on thistranger sion.
site is
veeds and annuals invade the site as range condition dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
Seeding
poorer.
Seeding with an interseeder is advisable if the range is grams Needleandthreads s are witchgrass, Potentialideoats
n poor condition. Sand reedgrass, sand bluestem, sideoats andd western
ranges from 2,200 pounds per prominent e in al
;r , re switchgrass, little bluestem, indiangrass, and blue P pounds in unfavorable years. As range
;r.__.4 are suitable for seeding. Seeding early in spring ble years to 1,800
has proven most successful. Grazing should be light to condition and switchgrass decrease, theand blue sand
dropseed,
g
prevent W range deterioration. grasses invade
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this unit. On and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and
the Valent soil, rangeland wildlife, for example, the the site as range
condition
becomes on soil should be based
r.
pronghorn livestock antelope, can be attracted gig by developing Mon taking half and leaving half of the total annual ndsrese watering facilities, managing livestock grazing,
produc-
and reseeding where needed. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
The Loup soil, which is typically wet and produces an Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats
abundance of wetland vegetation, attracts wetland wil- grams, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested
ested
dlife species, such as mallard, teal, geese, and miscellane- wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass
ous shorebirds. Primary management of this szoil for wet- should beeet the seasonal requirements of livestock.drilled into a clean, firm sorghum stubble or la k
land wildlife r includes managing livestock grazing, g has proven
to control livestock, protecting from fire, and preventing prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring
drainage. Natural wetland vegetation should be allowed most successful.
to develop. Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe nonir- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well
rigated; Valent soil in Choppy Sand Meadow range site, suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water
Loup soil in Sandy Meadow range site. capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees
%otkifka py sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes.•This is a and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should be
deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains and planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained
high terraces at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It between the rows. Supplemental irrigation is needed to
formed in eolian or alluvial deposits. Included in mapping insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have good
are some leveled areas. Also included are small areas of survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar,
soils that have a loamy substratum and some areas of ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs best suited
soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches. are skunkbush sumac,lilac, and Siberian peashrub.
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 6 cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
V es is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
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be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be spring has proven most successful.
attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees
development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should be
trees grow well. The chief limiting soil feature is the planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained
rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed
to insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have
hazard of ground water contamination from sewage
lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, western
the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass IIIe redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs
irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian
73—Vona loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a peashrub.
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains and
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
high terraces at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It
formed in eolian or alluvial deposits. Included in mapping pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
are some leveled areas. Also included are small areas of be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
soils that have a loamy substratum and some areas of
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches.
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 5
inches is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
yeU^- ish brown fine sandy loam about 14 inches thick. managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
1} bstratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
rapacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 trees grow well. The primary limiting soil feature is the
nches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a
;azard is low. hazard of ground water contamination from sewage
This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by
the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass IVe
nipping is hazardous because of soil blowing. The
irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
ropping system should be limited to such close grown
tops as alfalfa, wheat, and barley. The soil is also suited 74—Vona loamy sand, 5 to 9 t irrigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 deep, somewhat excessively drained nsoilt oons plains. This �at
ears of alfalfa followed b 2 pp g y elevations of 4,600 to 5200 feet. It formed in eolian
rain and alfalfa seeded with a nurseyears
corn and small
deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that
Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be have a loamy substratum and areas of soils that are non-
;ed in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or calcareous to a depth of 60 inches.
unklers should be used for new crops. Application of Typically the surface layer is
i nklerd manure and commercial fertilizer helps to main- 6 inches is loamy sand and therloweryish b4 inches rown. The
is fine
wish
in good production. sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light
sub-
TheThe potential native vegetation on this range site is brown fine sandy loam about 12 inches thick. Theeosub-
p d by sand bluestem,g sand need stratum to a depth of 60 inches is loamy sand.
min Neeesnn blue switch grass' and blue Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
amagrass, sideoats grama, capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60
d western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
eduction ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- hazard is low.
years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range The potential native vegetation on this range site is
idition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, dominated by sand bluestem, sand reed
grass,
switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, grama. Needleandthread, switch grama,
I sand sage increase. Annual weeds and Brass, and blue
site as range in condition ion becomes pweeds
and.grasses invade and western wheatgrass grass, sideoats
1 as ent of vegetation on this soil should be based production ranges fr 2,200 pounds perso acre Potential
to half and leaving half of the il annu rbduc-ased conble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable
acre in range
I. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition, and dswitch assition deteriorateseca the sand ue grama,
sand dropseed,
d bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgr age increase.decrease and l we
na, blue ass, sideoats and sand sage Annual weeds anad, sand dropseed,
grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested the site as range condition becomes poorer.grasses invade
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