Coshocton County, Ohio FIELD OFFICE TECHNICAL GUIDE Sec. II
SOILS DESCRIPTIONS
Nontechnical Soil Descriptions
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AaB AARON SILT LOAM, 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Aaron is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically
the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity
and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top of
the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 2e. The
pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.
AaC2 AARON SILT LOAM 6 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED
Aaron is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, deep, moderately well drained soil.
Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content
of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water
capacity and a high shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is
3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not hydric.
AfB ALFORD SILT LOAM 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Alford is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is silt loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low
content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available
water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not
hydric.
AfC2 ALFORD SILT LOAM, 6 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED
Alford is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically
the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low
content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high available
water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not
hydric.
BgB BETHESDA LOAM, 0 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a nearly level to strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water
capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 3s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-4. This soil is not
hydric.
BgD BETHESDA LOAM, 8 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a strongly sloping to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic
matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity
and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal
high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4s.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-4. This soil is not hydric.
BgE BETHESDA LOAM, 25 TO 40 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is
loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter.
The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a low
shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water
table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The
pasture and hayland suitability group is E-2. This soil is not hydric.
BhB BETHESDA CHANNERY LOAM, 0 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a nearly level to strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is channery loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content
of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water
capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 6s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-3. This soil is not
hydric.
BhD BETHESDA CHANNERY LOAM, 8 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a strongly sloping to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is channery loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water
capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 6s. The pasture and hayland suitability group is E-3. This soil is not
hydric.
BhF BETHESDA CHANNERY LOAM, 25 TO 70 PERCENT SLOPES
Bethesda is a steep to very steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer
is channery loam about 3 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic
matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity
and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal
high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.
BrD BROWNSVILLE CHANNERY SILT LOAM, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Brownsville is a moderately steep to steep, deep or very deep, well drained soil. Typically
the surface layer is channery silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content
of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water
capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 4e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-2. This soil is not
hydric.
BrE BROWNSVILLE CHANNERY SILT LOAM, 25 TO 35 PERCENT SLOPES
Brownsville is a steep to steep, deep or very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is channery silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic
matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low
shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water
table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The
pasture and hayland suitability group is A-3. This soil is not hydric.
BrF BROWNSVILLE CHANNERY SILT LOAM, 35 TO 70 PERCENT SLOPES
Brownsville is a steep to very steep, deep or very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is channery silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity
and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal
high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.
BtF BROWNSVILLE-ROCK OUTCROP COMPLEX, 35 TO 70 PERCENT SLOPES
Brownsville is a steep to very steep, deep or very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is channery silt loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity
and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal
high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is H-1. This soil is not hydric.
No description available for Rock Outcrop.
CdA CANEADEA SILT LOAM, 0 TO 2 PERCENT SLOPES
Caneadea is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil.
Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate
content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is impermeable. It has a moderate
available water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and
is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 21 inches. The soil contains a
maximum amount of 15 percent calcium carbonate. The land capability classification is 3w.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is C-2. This soil is not hydric.
CfA CHILI LOAM, 0 TO 2 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The
slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink
swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is
at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent calcium
carbonate. The land capability classification is 2s. The pasture and hayland suitability
group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
CfB CHILI LOAM, 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter.
The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low
shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water
table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent
calcium carbonate. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland
suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
CfC CHILI LOAM, 6 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter.
The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low
shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water
table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent
calcium carbonate. The land capability classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland
suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
CfD CHILI LOAM, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The
slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink
swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is
at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent calcium
carbonate. The land capability classification is 6e. The pasture and hayland suitability
group is A-2. This soil is not hydric.
CfE CHILI LOAM, 25 TO 35 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam
about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest
permeability is moderate. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell
potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a
depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent calcium carbonate.
The land capability classification is 7e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is B-2.
This soil is not hydric.
CgA CHILI-URBAN LAND COMPLEX, 0 TO 2 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface
layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The
slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink
swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is
at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent calcium
carbonate. The land capability classification is 2s. The pasture and hayland suitability
group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
No description available for Urban Land.
CgB CHILI-URBAN LAND COMPLEX, 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Chili is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter.
The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low
shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water
table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The soil contains a maximum amount of 5 percent
calcium carbonate. The land capability classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland
suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
No description available for Urban Land.
ChA CIDERMILL SILT LOAM, 0 TO 2 PERCENT SLOPES
Cidermill is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the
surface layer is silt loam about 12 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic
matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and
a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high
water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 1. The
pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not hydric.
ChB CIDERMILL SILT LOAM, 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Cidermill is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically
the surface layer is silt loam about 12 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water
capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The
seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-1. This soil is not
hydric.
CkC CLARKSBURG SILT LOAM, 6 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Clarksburg is a moderately sloping to moderately steep, very deep, moderately well drained
soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 15 inches thick. The surface layer has a
content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available
water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability
classification is 3e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not
hydric.
CkD CLARKSBURG SILT LOAM, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Clarksburg is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically
the surface layer is silt loam about 15 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of
organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available water capacity
and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The top
of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability classification is 4e.
The pasture and hayland suitability group is F-3. This soil is not hydric.
CoB COSHOCTON SILT LOAM, 2 TO 6 PERCENT SLOPES
Coshocton is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, deep or very deep, moderately well drained
soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a
content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is slow. It has a moderate available
water capacity and a moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 27 inches. The land capability
classification is 2e. The pasture and hayland suitability group is A-6. This soil is not