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shale is about 18 inches. Permeability is moderate. Availa- plication of barnyard manure and commercial fertilize
ble water capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is Keeping tillage to a minimum and utilizing crop resid
10 to 20 inches. Surface runoff is medium to rapid, and are important.
the erosion hazard is moderate. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter whe:
This unit is used as rangeland and wildlife habitat. The barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted
potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali sacaton, winter wheat and is summer fallowed in alternate yea
western wheatgrass, and blue grama. Buffalograss, to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation
sideoats grama, needleandthread, little bluestem, sedge, too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.
winterfat, and fourwing saltbush are also present. Paten- Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum t
tial production ranges from 800 pounds per acre in lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion
favorable years to 500 pounds in unfavorable years. As The potential native vegetation on this range site
range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blt
and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats gram
nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potenti
Management of vegetation on this unit should be based production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favor,
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As rang
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgras
Western wheatgrass, blue grama, alkali sacaton, sideoats and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseei
grama, little bluestem, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invad
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected the site as range condition becomes poorer.
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can Management of vegetation on this soil should be base
be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc
drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor conditiot
spring has proven most successful. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoat
Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and creste
coyote, are best suited to this unit. Because forage wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selecte
production is typically low, grazing management is needed should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It ca]
if livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock water- be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can bi
ing facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early ii
The nearby cropland makes areas of this unit valuable as spring has proven most successful.
escape cover for openland wildlife, especially pheasants. Windbreak and environmental plantings are general':
Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Shaly not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed tc
Plains range site. determine if plantings are feasible.
37—Nelson fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. TM
This is a moderately deep, well drained soil on plains at cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-neckec
elevations of 4,800 to 5,050 feet. It formed in residuum pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species car
from soft sandstone. Included in mapping are small areas be developed by establishing areas for nesting and escapc
of soils that have sandstone at a depth of more than 40 cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
inches. tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
Typically the surface layer is light brownish gray fine ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
sandy loam about 9 inches thick. The underlying material land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
is light olive brown fine sandy loam. Soft sandstone is at attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
a depth of about 30 inches. managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water The underlying sandstone is the most limiting feature
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to of this soil. Neither septic tank absorption fields nor
40 inches. Surface runoff is slow to medium, and the ero- sewage lagoons operate properly. Site preparation for
sion hazard is low. dwellings is more costly. Environmental and beautifica-
This soil is suited to most of the irrigated crops corn- tion plantings of trees and shrubs may be difficult to
monly grown in the area, but it is somewhat restricted establish. This soil, however, does have good potential for
because it is only moderately deep. A suitable cropping such recreational development as camp and picnic areas
system is corn, corn for silage, barley, 3 to 4 years of al- and playgrounds. Capability subclass Ills irrigated, IVe
falfa, and wheat. This soil is also well suited to irrigated nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
pasture. 38—Nelson fine sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes.
Row crops can be irrigated by furrows or sprinklers. This is a moderately deep, well drained soil on plains at
Flooding from contour ditches and sprinkling are suitable elevations of 4,800 to 5,050 feet. It formed in residuum
in irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Small heads derived from soft sandstone. Included in mapping are
of water and short runs help to reduce erosion. Produc- small areas of soils that have sandstone at a depth of
tion can be maintained with frequent irrigations and ap- more than 40 inches.
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART
Typically the surface layer is light brownish gray fine establish. This soil, however, does have good potential for
dy loam about 8 inches thick. The underlying material such recreational development as camp and picnic areas
light olive brown fine sandy loam. Soft sandstone is at and playgrounds. Capability subclass IVe irrigated, VIe
a depth of about 28 inches. nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water 39—Nunn loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a deep,
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,550 to 5,000
40 inches. Surface runoff is medium to rapid, and the ero- feet. It formed in mixed alluvium. Included in mapping
sion hazard is moderate. are small, long and narrow areas of sand and gravel
This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive deposits and small areas of soil that are subject to occa-
cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping sional flooding. Some small leveled areas are also in-
system should be limited to such close grown crops as al- eluded.
falfa, wheat, and barley. This soil is also suited to ir-
rigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 Typically the surface layer thick.this Nunn sbil it gt
rayish
years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small brown loam about o layer
The s k T is up
grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. brownish gray clay loam about 12 inches thick. The upper
Close grown crops can be irrigated from closely spaced part of the substratum is light brownish gray clay loam.
contour ditches or sprinklers. Contour furrows or sprin- The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is brown sandy
klers should be used for new crops. Applications of loam.
nitrogen and phosphorus help in maintaining good produc-
Permeability T moderately slow. Available water
tion. capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches
The potential native vegetation on this range site is or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
dominated by sand bluestem, sand reed low.
grass, and blue This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, is suited to all crops commonly
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential P grown in the area, includ-
and ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favors- mg corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes,
We years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3
condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage,
and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prac-
ara sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade tices are needed to maintain top yields.
ite as range condition becomes poorer. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir-
anagement of vegetation on this soil should be based rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com-
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
sand bluestem, sand reed grass, switchgrass, sideoats shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
;Tama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crestedyear
as
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected vegetation should be continued for as many
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can possible following planting. Trees that are best suitedsand
ne seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
Trilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian olive, and
pring has proven most successful. hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush, lilac,
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
iot suited. Onsite investigation is needed to determine if Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
Jlantings are feasible. cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
ropland areas provide wildlife habitat for ring-necked be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
iheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
'e attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
over. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture.
ial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- This soil has fair to poor potential for urban develop-
lent, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- ment. It has moderate to high shrink swell, low strength,
tnd wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be and moderately slow permeability. These features create
ctracted by developing livestock watering facilition. problems in dwelling and road construction. Those areas
lanaging livestock grazing, and reseeding whore needed. that have loam or sandy loam in the lower part of the
The underlying sandstone is the moSt limiting feature substratum are suitable for septic tank absorption fields
t this soil. Neither septio tank absorption fields nor and foundations. Some areas are adjacent to streams and
ewage lagoons oporace properly. Site preparation for are subject to occasional flooding. This soil has fair poten-
mm' a gs in more costly. Environmental and beautifica- tial for such recreational development as camp and picnic
o antings or trees and shrubs may be difficult to areas and playgrounds. Capability class I irrigated.
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SOIL SURVEY
or drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble. Seeding tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a stril
early in spring has proven most successful. Brush vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irriga
management can also help to improve deteriorated range. may be needed at the time of planting and during
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well periods. Trees that are best suited and have good sury
suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponder
capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees pine. Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. '
and shrubs. This soil is so loose that trees should be shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Sib
planted in shallow furrows, and vegetation is needed an peashrub.
between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed Wildlife is an important secondary use of this e
to insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many n
good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern game species can be attracted by establishing areas
redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturl
best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian nesting cover is essential and should be included in ph
peashrub.
for ha
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The agriculture development, especially in areas of intens.
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding ai
pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero s,
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape This soil has excellent potential for urban and rect.(
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- tional development. The only limiting feature is t
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- moderately rapid permeability in the substratum, whi
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- causes a hazard of ground water contamination fro
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be sewage lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow we
attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, Capability subclass Its irrigated.
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. 51—Otero sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is
Few areas of this soil are in major growth and ur- deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,700 i
banized centers. The chief limiting feature is the rapid 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed outwash and eolia
permeability in the substratum, which causes a hazard of deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils the
ground water contamination from seepage. Potential for have loam and clay loam underlying material.
recreation is poor because of the sandy surface layer. Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam abou
Capability subclass IVe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Deep 12 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 6
Sand range site. inches is pale brown calcareous fine sandy loam.
50—Otero sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity i
deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches o
4,700 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed outwash and eolian more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard i:
deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that low.
have loam and clay loam underlying material. This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. Ii
Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam about is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area. Lanc
12 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines may be
inches is pale brown calcareous fine sandy loam. needed for proper water application.
Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir-
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com-
more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
low. In nonirrigated This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It barley, dsorgh mea s this soil suited
Most of the acreage is planted eto
is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels
ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, per acre. The soil is summer (allowed in alternate years
and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitaiton is
to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.
sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Generally, such charac- Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til-
teristics as a high clay content or a rapidly permeable lage are needed to control water erosion. Terracing also
substratum slightly restrict some crops. may be needed to control water erosion.
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- The potential native vegetation on this range site is
rigation is the most common. Proper irrigation water dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
management is essential. Barnyard manure and commer- grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
cial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally and western wheatgrass from 2 are alsoper re Potential
suited to this soil. Soil blowing, thein production ranges le years to 1,800 rds 2,in unfavorable years. As pounds per acre in range
"`^stablishing trees and shrubs, an bepcontrolled b hazard cul- condit on deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
rass,
grass,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PAnT 35
and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, should be grown at least 50 percent of the time. Contour
d sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade ditches and corrugations can be used in irrigating close
site as range condition becomes poorer. grown crops and pasture. Furrows, contour furrows, and
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based cross slope furrows are suitable for row crops. Sprinkler
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- irrigation is also desirable. Keeping tillage to a minimum
don. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. and utilizing crop residue help to control erosion. Main-
Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats tailing fertility is important. Crops respond to applica-
grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested tions of phosphorus and nitrogen.
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected The potential native vegetation on this site is
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
be seeded into a clean, firm stubble, or it can be drilled grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has and western wheatgrass are also prominent 'Potential
proven most successful. production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora-
• Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- and switchgrass decrease, and blue grama, sand dropseed,
tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade
vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation the site as range condition becomes poorer.
may be needed at the time of planting and during dry Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats
shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested
an peashrub. wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can
Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be
game species can be attracted by establishing areas for drilled into a funs prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed spring has proven most successful.
nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
frt. habitat development, especially in areas of intensive suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in
culture. establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
.apid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero soil. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
This soil has excellent potential for urban and recrea- may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
tional development. The only limiting feature is the periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
moderately rapid permeability in the substratum, which are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
causes a hazard of ground water contamination from pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The
sewage lagoons. 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.
52—Otero sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non-
deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,700 to game species can be attracted by establishing areas for
5,250 feet. It formed in mixed outwash and eolian nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed
deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans
have loam and clay loam underlying material. Also in- for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive
chided are small areas of soils that have sandstone and agriculture.
shale within a depth of 60 inches. Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area
Typically the surface layer of this Otero soil is brown has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero soil.
sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The underlying material The soil has excellent potential for urban and recreational
to a depth of (i0 inches is pale brown calcareous fine development. The only limiting feature is the moderately
sandy loam. rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a
Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is hazard of ground water contamination from sewage
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or lagoons. Lawns. shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability
more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is subclass life irrigated. VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains
low' range site.
This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It 53—Otero sandy loam. 5 to 9 percent slopes. This is a
is suited to the crops commonly grown in the area. deep. well drained soil un plains at elevations of 4,700 to
P. Qnnial grasses anti alfalfa or close growing crops .5.250 feet. It formed in mixed outwash and eolian
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 39
small grain or irrigated pasture. This soil has severe orates, the mid grasses decrease and forage production
strictions and requires very careful management. Most drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as
..rigation methods are suitable, but the length of runs range condition becomes poorer.
should be short to prevent overirrigation. Light, frequent Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
irrigations are best. Barnyard manure and commercial on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
fertilizer are needed for normal yields. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in The potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali Western wheatgrass, blue g poor condition.
sacaton, western wheatgrass, and bluegr grams, alkali sacaton, sideoats
falograss, sideoatsgrams. Buf- grama, little bluestem, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested
ted
bluestem, sedge, winterfat,grama,d fourwing sal bush are halso should ttle wheatgrass
eet the seasonal requirements of livestock.
for seeding. The Itccan
present. Potential production ranges from 800 pounds per be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble or it can be
acre in favorable years to 500 pounds in unfavorable drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
years. As range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses spring has proven most successful ,a:r 4"
decrease and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds Windbreaks and environmental plantings ate generally
and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to
poorer. determine if plantings are feasible.
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- coyote, are best suited to this soil. Because forage produc-
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. tion is typically low, grazing management is needed if
Western wheatgrass, blue grama, alkali sacaton, sideoats livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering
grama, little bluestem, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species.
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected This soil has poor potential for urban and recreational
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can development. The chief limiting feature is the shallow
be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble or it can be depth to shale. Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe
drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in nonirrigated; Shaly Plains range site.
spring has proven most successful. 60—Shingle-Renohill complex, 3 to 9
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are percent slopes.
n
P g generally This gently sloping to moderately sloping map unit is on not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to plains, hills, and ridges at elevations of 4,600 to 4,750 feet.
determine if plantings are feasible. The Shingle soil makes up about 65 percent of the unit,
-Langeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and and the Renohill soil about 25 percent. About 10 percent
yote, are best suited to this soil. Because forage produe- is Tassel fine sandy loam. The Shingle soil occupies the
tion is typically low, grazing management is needed if steeper, convex parts of the landscape, and the Renohill
livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering soil occupies the less steep, slightly concave positions.
facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. The Shingle soil is shallow and well drained. It formed
This soil has poor potential for urban development. The in residuum from calcareous shale. Typically the surface
chief limiting feature is the shallow depth to shale. Capa- layer is grayish brown loam about 6 inches thick. The un-
bility subclass IVs irrigated, VIs nonirrigated; Shaly derlying material is light yellowish brown clay loam. Cal-
Plains range site. careous clayey shale is at a depth of about 18 inches.
59—Shingle loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is a shal- Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
low, well drained soil on upland hills and ridges at eleva- low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches. Sur-
tions of 4,850 to 5,200 feet. It formed in residuum from face runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion hazard is
shale. Included in mapping are some small outcrops of moderate.
shale and sandstone. The Renohill soil is moderately deep and well drained.
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown loam about It formed in residuum from shale. Typically the surface
4 inches thick. The underlying material is light yellowish layer is grayish brown clay loam about 9 inches thick. The
brown clay loam about 10 inches thick. Shale is at a depth subsoil is grayish brown and pale brown clay loam about
of about 16 inches. 14 inches thick. The substratum is clay loam. Shale is at a
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is depth of about 32 inches.
low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches. Sur- Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is
face runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion hazard is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches.
moderate. Surface runoff is rapid, and the erosion hazard is
The potential native vegetation on this soil is moderate.
dominated by alkali sacaton, western wheatgrass. and This unit is used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. The
blue grama. Buffalograss, sideoats gram a. needle- potential native vegetation on the Shingle soil is
andthread. little bluestem. sedge. winterfat. and founving dominated by alkali sacaton. western wheatgrass. and
saltbusn are also present. Potential production ranges blue grama. Buffalograss, sideoats grama, needle-
!:=m 500 pounds per acre in favorable years to 500 andthread, little bluestem. sedge, winterfat, and founving
ids in unfavorable years. As range condition deteri- saltbrush are also present. Potential production ranges
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