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Preface 4:
Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. They
highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information about
the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for many
different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban planners,
community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers. Also,
conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste disposal,
and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand,protect,or enhance
the environment.
Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose
special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil properties
that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions.The information
is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations on
various land uses.The landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complying
with existing laws and regulations.
Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area
planning,onsite investigation is needed to supplement this inforsff "Jn i,,some cases.
Examples include soil quality assessments(http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/) and certain
conservation and engineering applications. For more detailed information, contact
your local USDA Service Center(http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?
agency=nres) or your NRCS State Soil Scientist(http://soils.usda.gov/contact/
state_offces/).
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are
seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septic
tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements or
underground installations.
The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States Department
of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the Agricultural
Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil
Survey.
Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available
through the NRCS Soil Data Mart Web site or the NRCS Web S,,Survey.The Soil
Data Mart is the data storage site for the official soil survey information.
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Contents
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Preface How Soil Surveys Are Made 5 5
Soil Map 7
Soil Map 8
Legend 10
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Map Unit Legend 12
Soil Information for All Uses 12
Soil Reports 12
AOI Inventory 12
Map Unit Description (Brief, Generated)
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How Sc!�4 Surveys Are Made
Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas
in a specific area.They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and
their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations
affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape of
the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; and
the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles.A soil profile is
the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from the
surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the
surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other
living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity.
Currently,soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas
(MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share
common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources,
soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soii t.L%y a eas typically
consist of parts of one or more MLRA.
The soils and mis :.:a,cous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is
related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area.
Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of
landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneous
areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the
landform,a soil scientist develops a concept,or model,of how they were formed.Thus,
during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable
degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the
landscape.
Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their
characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil
scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only
a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless,these observations, supplemented by
an understanding of the soil-vegetation-landscape relationship, are sufficient to verify
predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries.
Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles«a?y hev studied. They
noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock
fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them to
identify soils.Afis ' <.:ribing the soils in the survey area and determining their
properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes(units).
Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil
characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for
comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic
classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character of
soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil
scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the
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individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that
they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and
research.
The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components;the
objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have
similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is Alii40 by a unique
combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable
proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of
the map unit. Inc H.-Juice of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes
the usefulness or accuracy of the data.The delineation of such landforms and
landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of
resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation is
needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map.
The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of
mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, and
experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil-
landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific
locations. Once the soil-landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number of
measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded.These
measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth to
bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content of
sand, silt,clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary from
one point to another across the landscape.
Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of
characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct
measurements do ' exist for every property presented for every map unit
component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other
properties.
While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally
are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpret
the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field-observed characteristics
and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different
uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils
in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are
modified to fit local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meet
local needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information,
production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on crop
yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from
field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil.
Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such
variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are pictaule over long
periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soil
scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have
a high water table. ••^"'n certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a
high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date.
After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the
survey area,they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and
identified each as a specific map unit.Aerial photographs show trees, buildings,fields,
roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately.
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Soil Map
The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soil
map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map.Also presented are various metadata about data used to
produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest(A08 Co Very Stony Spot Map Scale: 1:32,000 if printed on A size(8.5"x 11')sheet.
Area of Interest(Aol) tr Wet Spot
Soils The soil surveys that comprise your A01 were mapped at 1:24,000.
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Soil Map Units
Special Line Features Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate map
Special Point Features Gully measurements.
• Blowout Short Stem::Slope Source of Map: Natural Re,ources Conservation Service
® Borrow Pit „. Other Web Soil Survey URL: http /websoilsurvey.nres.usda.gov
x Clay Spot Coordinate System: UTM L.me 13N NAD83
Political Features
• Closed Depression Cities
O This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of
}t Gravel Pit n PLSS Township and the version date(s)listed below.
Gravelly Spot Range
PLSS Section Soil Survey Area: Weld County,Colorado,Northern Part
® Landfill Survey Area Data: Version 8,Apr 30,2009
Water Features
A. Lava Flow
;1lr. Oceans Soil Survey Area: Weld County,Colorado,Southern Part
41,, Marsh or swamp Streams and Canals Survey Area Data: Version 11,Aug 27,2009
yt Mine or Quarry Transportation
Your area of interest(AOl)includes more than one soil survey area.
pp Miscellaneous Water Rats These survey areas may have been mapped at different scales,with
p. Perennial Water n.. Interstate Highways a different land use in mind,at different times,or at different levels
of detail.This may result in map unit symbols,soil properties,and
v Rock Outcrop US Routes interpretations that do not completely agree across soil survey area
} Saline Spot Major Roads boundaries.
Sar,y Spot Date(s)aerial images were photographed: 6/22•/.,005:7/7/2005
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p Sin;hole The orthophoto or other base map on which the sc,l lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the b„ckground
It Slice or Snp imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor shifting
% of map unit boundaries may be evident.
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Map Unit Legend
Weld County,ColonObi Northern Part(C0817)••
Map Unit Symbol Mop Unit Nance T Acres in A01 - Percent of A01
40 Nunn loam,0 to 6 percent slopes 24.7 0.6%i
44 Olney fine sandy loam,0 toe percent 5.2 0.1%i
slopes
56 Renohill fine sandy loam,6 to 9 2.2 0.1%1
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i 65 Terry sandy loam,3 to 9 percent 3.0 0.1%
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72 Vona loamy sand,3 t0 9 percent 20.7 0.5%
slopes
Subtotals for Soil Survey Area 66.8 1.4%.
Totals for Area of Interest Ii 3.944.8 100.0%i
Weld County,Colorado,Southern Part(C0618)
Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name. Amts in AOI . Percent•of AOI .;
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4 I Aquolls and Aquepts,flooded 1rc_.: 3.5%
I 15 i Ascalon sandy loam,1 to 3 percent ! 7.5 0.2%
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7 I Ascalon sandy loam,5 to 9 percent 44.3 1.1%
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10 Bankard sandy loam,0 to 3 percent 19.9 0.5%I
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25 Haverson loam,0 to 1 percent slopes 614.5 15.6%I
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26 r I Haverson loam,1 to 3 percent slopes I 190.5 4.8%
27 i Heldt silty day,1 to 3 percent slopes 60.9 1.5%j
139 Nunn loam.0 to 1 percent slopes 684.2 17.3%1
40 Nunn loam,1 to 3 percent slopes 90.0 2.3%
41 Nunn day loam,0 to 1 percent slopes 15.4 0.4%
50 Otero sandy loam,0 to 1 percent 15.7 0.4%
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151 I Otero sandy loam,1 to 3 percent l 13.7 l 0.3%
slopes
F57 Renohill day loam,3 to 9 percent I- 3.6: 0.1%'
slopes
69 Valent sand,0 to 3 percent slopes 66.0 1.7%
70 i Valent sand,3 to 9 percent slopes i 804.7 20.4%
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73 'Vona loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent 95.5 i 2.4%
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Weld COunty,Colorado,-&o them Part 1CO618)
Map Unit Symbol lisp Unit Name Acres In Aol P&t d044-.
174 Vona loamy sand,5 to 9 percent 198.7 5.0%{
slopes
176 ,Vona sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent 208.2 5.3%j
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84 Playas 42.3 I 1.1%;
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85 'Water 45.9 -1.2%1
i Subtotals for Soil Survey Area 3,888.8 98.6%
Totals for Area of Interest 3,944.6 100.0%
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soil Reports
The Soil Reports section includes various formatted tabular and narrative reports
(tables) containing data for each selected soil map unit and each component of each
unit. No aggregation of data has occurred as is done in reports in the Soil Properties
and Qualities and Suitabilities and Limitations sections.
The reports contain soil interpretive information as well as basic soil properties and
qualities. A description of each report (table) is included.
AOI Inventory
This folder contains a collection of tabular reports that present a variety of soil
information. Included are various map unit description reports, special soil
interpretation reports, and data summary reports.
Map Unit Dao^ription (Brief, Generated)
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils
or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions in this report,
along with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a
unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more
major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named
according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic
class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the sums:un lire landscape,
however,the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variability
of all natural phenomena. Thus,the range of some observed properties may extend
beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.Areas of soils of a single taxonomic
class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic
classes. Consequently,every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas
for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes
other than those of the major soils.
The Map Unit Description (Brief, Generated) report displays a generated description
of the major sulk. :`dl occur in a map unit. Descriptions of non-soil (miscellaneous
areas)and minor map unit components are not included.This description is generated
from the underlying soil attribute data.
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Additional information about the map units described in this report is available in other
Soil Data Mart reports, which give properties of the soils and the limitations,
capabilities, and potentials for many uses. Also,the narratives that accompany the
Soil Data Mart reports define some of the properties included ui *te map unit
descriptions.
Report—Map Unit Description (Brief, Generated)
Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part
Map Unit: 40—Nunn loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes
Component: Nunn (85%)
The Nunn component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 0 to 6 percent.
This component is on stream terraces, plains.The parent material consists of
calcareous loamy alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.
The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive
layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-
swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is not per is;' ?here is no zone
of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface
horizon is about 3 percent. This component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy Plains
ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4c.This soil does not meet
hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically, does not
exceed 10 percent.
Component: Manzanola (8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Manzanola
soil is a minor component.
Component: Avar(7%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Avar soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 44—Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes --
Component: Olney(85%)
The Olney component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 0 to 6 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of calcareous loamy
alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural
drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is
moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell
potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water
saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon
is about 1 percent. I his component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy Plains ecological
site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4c. This soil does not meet hydric
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criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically,does not exceed
5 percent.
Component: Stoneham (9%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Stoneham
soil is a minor component.
Component: Ascalon (6%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Ascalon soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 56 •.P_-'ll fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Renohill (85%)
The Renohill component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 6 to 9
percent. This component is on plains. The parent material consists of calcareous,
clayey loamy residuum weathered from shale. Depth to a rocs wat.f,ntive layer,
bedrock, paralithic, is 20 to 40 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained.
Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available water to a
depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded.
It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.
Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. This component is
in the R067BY002CO Loamy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability
classification is 6e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 10 percent.
Component: Midway (5%)
Generated brief soil 'ascriptions are created for major components.The Midway soil
is a minor component.
Component: Platner(5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Platner soil
is a minor component.
Component: Other soils (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Other soils
soil is a minor component.
Component: Ulm (2%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Ulm soil is a
minor component.
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Map Unit: 65—Terry sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Terry(85%)
The Terry component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 3 to 9 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of calcareous sandy
residuum weathered from sandstone. Depth to a root restrictive layer, bedrock,
paralithic, is 20 to 40 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water
movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high. Available water to a depth
of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential is low.This soil is not flooded. It is not
ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic
matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent.This component is in the
R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability
classification is 6e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 10 percent.
Component: Tassel (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Tassel soil
is a minor component.
Component: Olney (4%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Olney soil is
a minor component.
Component: Renohill (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Renohill soil
is a minor component.
Component: Vona (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Vona soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 72—Vona loamy sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Vona (85%)
The Vona component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 3 to 9 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of calcareous sandy
alluvium and/or eolian deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60
inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most
restrictive layer is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-
swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of
water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface
horizon is about 1 percent. This component is in the R067BY015CO Deep Sand
ecological site.Nonirrigated land capability classification is 6e.This soil does not meet
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hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically, does not
exceed 9 percent.
Component: Remmit(8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Remmit soil
is a minor component.
Component: Valent(5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Valent soil
is a minor component.
Component: Olney(2%)
Generated brief soli descriptions are created for major components. The Olney soil is
a minor component.
Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part
Map Unit: 4—Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded
Component: Aquolls (55%)
The Aquolls component makes up 55 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 3
percent.This component is on drainageways,plains,depressions.The parent material
consists of recent alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.
The natural drainage class is poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive
layer is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell
potential is moderate.This soil is frequently flooded. It is not ponded.A seasonal zone
of water saturation is at 21 inches during January, February, March,April, May, June,
July, August, September, October, November, December. Organic matter content in
the surface hori?nn kG about 4 percent.This component is in the R067BY035CO Salt
Meadow ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 6w. Irrigated land
capability classification is 6w. This soil meets hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. The soil has a
moderately saline horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface. The soil has a slightly
sodic horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface.
Component: Aquepts, flooded (25%)
The Aquepts, flooded component makes up 25 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0
to 3 percent. This component is on stream terraces. The parent material consists of
recent alluvium, Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural
drainage class is poorly drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is
moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low. Shrink-swell potential
is moderate.This soil is frequently flooded. It is not ponded.A seasonal zone of water
saturation is at 21 inches during January, February, March, April, May, June, July,
August, September, October, November, December. Organic matter content in the
surface horizon is about 0 percent. This component is in the R067BY038CO Wet
Meadow ecological site.Nonirrigated land capability classification is 6w. Irrigated land
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capability classification is 6w. This soil meets hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent. The soil has a
moderately saline horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface. The soil has a slightly
sodic horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface.
Component: Haverson (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Haverson
soil is a minor component.
Component: Thedalund (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Thedalund
soil is a minor component.
Map Unit: 5—Ascalon sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Ascalon (90%)
The Ascalon component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 1 to 3
percent. This component is on uplands. The parent material consists of alluvium.
Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class
is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high.
Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is low.This
soil is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone of water saturation within a depth
of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. This
component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 3e.Irrigated land capability classification is 2e.This soil does
not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically,
does not exceed 3 percent.
Component: Stoneham (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major compcitrie,. The Stoneham
soil is a minor cor , a
Map Unit: 6—Ascalon sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes
Component: Ascalon (90%)
The Ascalon component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 3 to 5
percent. This component is on uplands. The parent material consists of alluvium.
Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class
is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high.
Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low.This
soil is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone of water saturation within a depth
of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. This
component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 3e.Irrigated land capability classification is 3e.This soil does
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not meet hydric auei1a.The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically,
does not exceed 3 percent.
Component: Stoneham (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Stoneham
soil is a minor component.
Map Unit: 7—Ascalon sandy loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Ascalon (85%)
The Ascalon component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 5 to 9
percent. This component is on uplands. The parent material consists of alluvium.
Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class
is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately high.
Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low.This
soil is not flooue::. :_:b not ponded.There is no zone of water saturation within a depth
of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 2 percent. This
component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 4e.Irrigated land capability classification is 4e.This soil does
not meet hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within`e0 inches,typically,
does not exceed 3 percent.
Component: Stoneham (9%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Stoneham
soil is a minor component.
Component: Altvan (6%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Altvan soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 13-7 •C.:rd sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Bankard (85%)
The Bankard component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. 9tt; a:a are 0 to 3
percent. This component is on low sand ridges, flood plains.The parent material
consists of stratified, recent alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than
60 inches. The natural drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. Water
movement in the most restrictive layer is high.Available water to a depth of 60 inches
is low. Shrink-swell potential is low.This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is
no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the
surface horizon is about 2 percent.This component is in the R067BY031 C0 Sandy
Bottomland ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4w. Irrigated
land capability classification is 4w.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.The calcium
carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 5 percent.
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Component: Mollic Fluvaquents(9%)
Generated brief!^i' i scriptions are created for major components. The Mollic
Fluvaquents soil is a minor component.
Component: Blakeland (6%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Blakeland
soil is a minor component.
Map Unit: 25—Haverson loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Component: Haverson (85%)
The Haverson component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 1
percent. This component is on flood plains, stream terraces.The parent material
consists of stratified, calcareous alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater
than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the
most restrictive layer is moderately high.Available water to a depth of 60 inches is
high. Shrink-swell potential is low.This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is
no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organi.,Alilier content in the
surface horizon is about 1 percent.This component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy
Plains ecological site. Irrigated land capability classification is 3w. This soil does not
meet hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically,does
not exceed 8 percent. The soil has a very slightly saline horizon within 30 inches of
the soil surface.
Component: Vona (8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Vona soil is
a minor component.
Component: Fluvaquentic Haplustolls(4%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Fluvaquentic
Haplustolls soil is a minor component.
Component: Other soils (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Other soils
soil is a minor component.
Map Unit: 26—Haverson loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Haverson (85%)
The Haverson component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 1 to 3
percent.This component is on flood plains, stream terraces. The parent material
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consists of stratified, calcareous alluvium. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater
than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the
most restrictive layer is moderately high.Available water to a depth of 60 inches is
high. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not nonded. There is
no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the
surface horizon is about 1 percent. This component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy
Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4c. Irrigated land
capability classification is 3e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium
carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 8 percent. The soil
has a very slightly saline horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface.
Component: Heldt (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Heldt soil is
a minor component.
Component: Nunn (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Nunn soil is
a minor component.
Component: Vona (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Vona soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 27—Heldt silty clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Heldt (85%)
The Heldt component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 1 to 3 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of sediment alluvium
derived from 0h&;- 'Thrpth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The
natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer
is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high. Shrink-swell
potential is high. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water
saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon
is about 1 percent.This component is in the R067BY042CO Clayey Plains ecological
site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4c. Irrigated lartrnability
classification is 3e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches,typically,does not exceed 8 percent.The soil has a slightly
sodic horizon within 30 inches of the soil surface.
Component: Nunn (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Nunn soil is
a minor component.
Component: Haverson (5%)
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Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Haverson
soil is a minor component.
Map Unit: 39—Nunn loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Component: Nunn (85%)
The Nunn component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent.
This component is on terraces.The parent material consists of mixed alluvium. Depth
to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is well
drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low.Available
water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is moderate.This soil
is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of
72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. This
component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy Plains ecological site. Irrigated land
capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium
carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 10 percent.
Component: Haverson (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major compoi.zcL. The Haverson
soil is a minor component.
Component: Heldt(5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Heldt soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 40—Nunn loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Nunn (85%)
The Nunn component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 1 to 3 percent.
This component is on terraces.The parent material consists of mixed alluvium. Depth
to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural drainage class is well
drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is moderately low. Available
water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate.Shrink-swell potential is moderate.This soil
is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone of water satui Nth,, hi thin a depth of
72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 3 percent. This
component is in the R067BY002CO Loamy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 4c.Irrigated land capability classification is 2e.This soil does
not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically,
does not exceed 10 percent.
Component: Dacono (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Dacono soil
is a minor component.
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Component: Heldt(4%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Heldt soil is
a minor component.
Component: Altvan (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Altvan soil
is a minor component.
Component: Platner(3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Platner soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 41--^"--, clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Component: Nunn (85%)
The Nunn component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent.
This component is on plains,terraces.The parent material cola &u,ixed alluvium
and/or eolian deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The
natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer
is moderately low. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is high. Shrink-swell
potential is moderate. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of
water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface
horizon is about 2 percent. This component is in the R067BY042CO Clayey Plains
ecological site. Irrigated land capability classification is 2e. This soil does not meet
hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically, does not
exceed 10 percent.
Component: Heldt (7%)
Generated brief call c1escriptions are created for major components. The Heldt soil is
a minor component.
Component: Altvan (4%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components: Tile Altvan soil
is a minor component.
Component: Dacono (4%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Dacono soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 50—Otero sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Component: Otero (85%)
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The Otero component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 0 to 1 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of eolian deposits and/or
mixed outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 6.2aiirches.The natural
drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is
moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell
potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water
saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon
is about 1 percent. This component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological
site. Irrigated land capability classification is 3e.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.
The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 6
percent.
Component: Haverson (8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Haverson
soil is a minor component.
Component: Kim (7%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Kim soil is a
minor component.
Map Unit: 51—Otero sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Otero (85%)
The Otero component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 1 to 3 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of eolian deposits and/or
mixed outwash. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural
drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is
moderately high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell
potential is low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water
saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon
is about 1 percent. This component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological
site. Nonirrigotea Ir—.4 capability classification is 4e. Irrigated land capability
classification is 3e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium carbonate
equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 6 percent.
Component: Kim (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Kim soil is a
minor component.
Component: Vona (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Vona soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 57—Renohill clay loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes
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Component: Renohill (85%)
The Renohill component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 3 to 9
percent. This component is on ridges, hills. The parent material consists of residuum
weathered from shale. Depth to a root restrictive layer, bedrock, paralithic, is 20 to 40
inches. The natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most
restrictive layer is moderately low.Available water to a depth of 60 inches is low.
Shrink-swell potential is high. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded. There is no
zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the
surface horizon is about 2 percent. This component is in the R067BY042CO Clayey
Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4e. Irrigated land
capability classification is 4e. This soil does not meet hydric criteria. The calcium
carbonate equivalent within 40 inches, typically, does not exceed 3 percent.
Component: Shingle (8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Shingle soil
is a minor component.
Component: Ulm (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Ulm soil is a
minor component.
Map Unit: 69—Valent sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Valent (90%)
The Valent component makes up 90 percent of the map unit. Slopes are 0 to 3 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of eolian deposits. Depth
to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is
excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available
water to a depth of 60 inches is very low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not
flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72
inches. Organic ri, 1 it content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent. This
component is in the R067BY015CO Deep Sand ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 6e.Irrigated land capability classification 4e.This soil does
not meet hydric criteria.
Component: Osgood (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Osgood soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 70—Valent sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Valent(95%)
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The Valent component makes up 95 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 3 to 9 percent.
This component is on plains.The parent material consists of r-*.14, deposits. Depth
to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches. The natural drainage class is
excessively drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high.Available
water to a depth of 60 inches is very low. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not
flooded. It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72
inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent. This
component is in the R067BY015CO Deep Sand ecological site. Nonirrigated land
capability classification is 6e.Irrigated land capability classification is 4e.This soil does
not meet hydric criteria.
Component: Osgood (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Osgood soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 72—Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Vona (85%)
The Vona component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 0 to 3 percent.
This component is on terraces, plains.The parent material consists of alluvium and/
or eolian deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The
natural drainage class is well drained.Water movement in the most restrictive layer
is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is
low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone of water saturation
within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1
percent. This component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site.
Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4e. Irrigated land capability classification
is 3e.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within
40 inches, typically, does not exceed 9 percent.
Component: Remmit (10%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Remmit soil
is a minor component.
Component: Valent(5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Valent soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 73—Vona loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes
Component: Vona (85%)
The Vona component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 3 to 5 percent.
This component is on terraces, plains.The parent material consists of alluvium and/
or eolian deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The
natural drainage class is well drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer
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is high. Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is
low. This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone iftgrater saturation
within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1
percent.This component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site.
Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4e. Irrigated land capability classification
is 3e.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within
40 inches,typically, does not exceed 9 percent.
Component: Remmit (8%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Remmit soil
is a minor component.
Component: Valent(7%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Valent soil
is a minor component.
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Map Unit: 74—vurn.a loamy sand, 5 to 9 percent slopes
Component: Vona (85%)
The Vona component makes up 85 percent of the map unit.Slopes are 5 to 9 percent.
This component is on plains. The parent material consists of eolian deposits. Depth
to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The natural drainage class is well
drained. Water movement in the most restrictive layer is high. Available water to a
depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is low. This soil is not flooded.
It is not ponded. There is no zone of water saturation within a depth of 72 inches.
Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1 percent.This component is
in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site. Nonirrigated land capability
classification is 6e. Irrigated land capability classification is 6e.This soil does not meet
hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within 40 inches,typically, does not
exceed 9 percent.
Component: Valent(10%)
Generated briei _:: .:ascriptions are created for major componekfs. Tne Valent soil
is a minor component.
Component: Remmit(5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Remmit soil
is a minor component.
Map Unit: 76—Vona sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes
Component: Vona (85%)
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The Vona component makes up 85 percent of the map unit. Slr.!^c re 1 to 3 percent.
This component is on terraces, plains.The parent material consists of alluvium and/
or eolian deposits. Depth to a root restrictive layer is greater than 60 inches.The
natural drainage ciass is well drained.Water movement in the most restrictive layer
is high.Available water to a depth of 60 inches is moderate. Shrink-swell potential is
low.This soil is not flooded. It is not ponded.There is no zone of water saturation
within a depth of 72 inches. Organic matter content in the surface horizon is about 1
percent. This component is in the R067BY024CO Sandy Plains ecological site.
Nonirrigated land capability classification is 4e. Irrigated land capability classification
is 3e.This soil does not meet hydric criteria.The calcium carbonate equivalent within
40 inches, typically, does not exceed 9 percent.
Component: Remmit (9%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Remmit soil
is a minor component.
Component: Julesburg (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Julesburg
soil is a minor component.
Component: Olney (3%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components.The Olney soil is
a minor component.
Map Unit: 84—Playas
Component: Playas (100%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major soil components. The Playas
is a miscellaneous area.
Map Unit: 85—Water
Component. V.:' ;95%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major soil components.The Water is
a miscellaneous area.
Component: Aquolls (5%)
Generated brief soil descriptions are created for major components. The Aquolls soil
is a minor component.
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