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Non-Technical Descriptions State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Only those map units that have entries for the selected non-technical description categories are included in this report.
Map Aa - Adrian muck
Description Category: SOI
Adrian Muck This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Adrian soils. 10 percent minor components. Adrian soils This component occurs on small drainageway landforms. The parent material consists of organic material over sand and gravel. The slope ranges from 0 to 2 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 10.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.2 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is rare. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 0 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 5w
Map AfA - Agawam fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Agawam Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Agawam soils. 10 percent minor components. Agawam soils This component occurs on terrace and outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 6.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map AfB - Agawam fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Agawam Fine Sandy Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Agawam soils. 10 percent minor components. Agawam soils This component occurs on terrace and outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 6.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map Ba - Beaches
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 1 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map Ba - Beaches
Description Category: SOI
Beaches This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 95 percent Beaches. 5 percent minor components. Beaches Beaches are sandy, gravelly, or cobbly shores washed and rewashed by waves. The areas may be partly covered with water during high tides or storms. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map Bc - Birchwood sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Birchwood Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Birchwood soils. 10 percent minor components. Birchwood soils This component occurs on hill, drumlin landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.6 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map BhA - Bridgehampton silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Bridgehampton soils. 10 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on outwash plain, terrace landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map BhB - Bridgehampton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 2 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map BhB - Bridgehampton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Bridgehampton soils. 10 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on outwash plain, terrace landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map BmA - Bridgehampton silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton Silt Loam, Till Substratum, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Bridgehampton soils. 10 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map BmB - Bridgehampton silt loam, till substratum, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton Silt Loam, Till Substratum, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Bridgehampton soils. 10 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map BnB - Bridgehampton-charlton complex, very stony, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 3 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map BnB - Bridgehampton-charlton complex, very stony, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton-Charlton Complex, Very Stony, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Bridgehampton soils, 25 percent Charlton soils. 15 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map BnC - Bridgehampton-charlton complex, very stony, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton-Charlton Complex, Very Stony, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Bridgehampton soils, 25 percent Charlton soils. 15 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map BoC - Bridgehampton-charlton complex, extremely stony, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 4 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map BoC - Bridgehampton-charlton complex, extremely stony, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Bridgehampton-Charlton Complex, Extremely Stony, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Bridgehampton soils, 25 percent Charlton soils. 15 percent minor components. Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Charlton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map BrA - Broadbrook silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Broadbrook Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Broadbrook soils. 10 percent minor components. Broadbrook soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantle over glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 40 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 8.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map BrB - Broadbrook silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Broadbrook Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Broadbrook soils. 10 percent minor components. Broadbrook soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantle over glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 40 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 8.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 5 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map BrB - Broadbrook silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Map BsB - Broadbrook very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Broadbrook Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Broadbrook soils. 10 percent minor components. Broadbrook soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantle over glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 40 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 8.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map CaC - Canton-charlton-rock outcrop complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton-Charlton-Rock Outcrop Complex, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Canton soils, 20 percent Charlton soils, and 20 percent Rock Outcrop. 20 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Rock Outcrop This component occurs on bedrock controlled landforms. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map CaD - Canton-charlton-rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 6 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map CaD - Canton-charlton-rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton-Charlton-Rock Outcrop Complex, 15 To 35 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) Rock Outcrop. 20 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is high. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is high. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Rock Outcrop This component occurs on bedrock controlled landforms. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map CB - Canton-urban land complex
Description Category: SOI
Canton-Urban Land Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Urban Land. 30 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map CC - Canton-urban land complex, very rocky
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 7 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map CC - Canton-urban land complex, very rocky
Description Category: SOI
Canton-Urban Land Complex, Very Rocky This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Urban Land. 30 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map CdA - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Fine Sandy Loams, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1 Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map CdB - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 8 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map CdB - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Fine Sandy Loams, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map CdC - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Fine Sandy Loams, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e
Map CeC - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, very rocky, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 9 of 42
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Map CeC - Canton and charlton fine sandy loams, very rocky, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Fine Sandy Loams, Very Rocky, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 20 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map ChB - Canton and charlton very stony fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loams, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map ChC - Canton and charlton very stony fine sandy loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 10 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map ChC - Canton and charlton very stony fine sandy loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loams, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map ChD - Canton and charlton very stony fine sandy loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loams, 15 To 25 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 25 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 25 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map CkC - Canton and charlton extremely stony fine sandy loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 11 of 42
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Map CkC - Canton and charlton extremely stony fine sandy loams, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Canton And Charlton Extremely Stony Fine Sandy Loams, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Canton soils, 30 percent Charlton soils. 10 percent minor components. Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Charlton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of friable glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.0 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map Co - Carlisle muck
Description Category: SOI
Carlisle Muck This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Carlisle soils. 10 percent minor components. Carlisle soils This component occurs on depression, outwash plain, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of organic deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 2 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is not populated, with about 26.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 0.0 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is frequent. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 0 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 5w
Map Dc - Deerfield loamy fine sand
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 12 of 42
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Map Dc - Deerfield loamy fine sand
Description Category: SOI
Deerfield Loamy Fine Sand This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Deerfield soils. 10 percent minor components. Deerfield soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.7 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 27 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3w
Map Du - Dumps
Description Category: SOI
Dumps This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. This map unit is 90 percent Dumps soils. 10 percent minor components. Dumps Dumps are areas of smoothed or uneven accumulations or piles of waste rock and general refuse. The slope ranges from 0 to 25 percent and the runoff class is low. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map EfA - Enfield silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Enfield Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Enfield soils. 10 percent minor components. Enfield soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.7 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map EfB - Enfield silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 13 of 42
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Map EfB - Enfield silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Enfield Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Enfield soils. 10 percent minor components. Enfield soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.7 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map GBC - Gloucester-bridgehampton complex, rolling
Description Category: SOI
Gloucester-Bridgehampton Complex, Rolling This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Gloucester soils, 30 percent Bridgehampton soils. 20 percent minor components. Gloucester soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms on Block Island. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 4.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms on Block Island. The parent material consists of mixed glaciofluvial deposits and glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e
Map GBD - Gloucester-bridgehampton complex, hilly
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 14 of 42
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Map GBD - Gloucester-bridgehampton complex, hilly
Description Category: SOI
Gloucester-Bridgehampton Complex, Hilly This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Gloucester soils, 30 percent Bridgehampton soils. 20 percent minor components. Gloucester soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms on Block Island. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 4.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4e Bridgehampton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms on Block Island. The parent material consists of mixed glaciofluvial deposits and glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is very high. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 11.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4e
Map GhC - Gloucester-hinckley very stony sandy loams, rolling
Description Category: SOI
Gloucester-Hinckley Very Stony Sandy Loams, Rolling This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Gloucester soils, 25 percent Hinckley soils. 25 percent minor components. Gloucester soils This component occurs on hill, ridge landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 4.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Hinckley soils This component occurs on hill, ridge landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4s
Map GhD - Gloucester-hinckley very stony sandy loams, hilly
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 15 of 42
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Map GhD - Gloucester-hinckley very stony sandy loams, hilly
Description Category: SOI
Gloucester-Hinckley Very Stony Sandy Loams, Hilly This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Gloucester soils, 25 percent Hinckley soils. 25 percent minor components. Gloucester soils This component occurs on ridge, hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 4.2 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s Hinckley soils This component occurs on ridge, hill landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map HkA - Hinckley gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Hinckley Gravelly Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Hinckley soils. 10 percent minor components. Hinckley soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3s
Map HkC - Hinckley gravelly sandy loam, rolling
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 16 of 42
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Map HkC - Hinckley gravelly sandy loam, rolling
Description Category: SOI
Hinckley Gravelly Sandy Loam, Rolling This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Hinckley soils. 10 percent minor components. Hinckley soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4s
Map HkD - Hinckley gravelly sandy loam, hilly
Description Category: SOI
Hinckley Gravelly Sandy Loam, Hilly This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Hinckley soils. 10 percent minor components. Hinckley soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain, kame, esker, recessional moraine landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 15 to 35 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map HnC - Hinckley-enfield complex, rolling
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 17 of 42
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Map HnC - Hinckley-enfield complex, rolling
Description Category: SOI
Hinckley-Enfield Complex, Rolling This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 60 percent Hinckley soils, 30 percent Enfield soils. Hinckley soils This component occurs on hill, ridge, recessional moraine, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 3.2 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4s Enfield soils This component occurs on hill, ridge, recessional moraine, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.7 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e
Map Ip - Ipswich peat
Description Category: SOI
Ipswich Peat This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 95 percent Ipswich soils. 5 percent minor components. Ipswich soils This component occurs on tidal marsh landforms. The parent material consists of organic material. The slope ranges from 0 to 1 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is not populated, with about 18.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 0.0 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 6 inches. The maximum amount of salinity in any layer is about 60 mmhos/cm (strongly saline). The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map LgC - Lippitt gravelly sandy loam, very rocky, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 18 of 42
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Map LgC - Lippitt gravelly sandy loam, very rocky, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Lippitt Gravelly Sandy Loam, Very Rocky, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Lippitt soils. 15 percent minor components. Lippitt soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 40 inches to bedrock (paralithic). The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 2.3 inches (very low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.2 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4e
Map Ma - Mansfield mucky silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Mansfield Mucky Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 95 percent Mansfield soils. 5 percent minor components. Mansfield soils This component occurs on depression, small drainageway landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 12 to 22 inches to densic material. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 5w
Map Mc - Mansfield very stony mucky silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Mansfield Very Stony Mucky Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Mansfield soils. 10 percent minor components. Mansfield soils This component occurs on depression, small drainageway landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 12 to 22 inches to densic material. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map Mk - Matunuck mucky peat
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Map Mk - Matunuck mucky peat
Description Category: SOI
Matunuck Mucky Peat This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 95 percent Matunuck soils. 5 percent minor components. Matunuck soils This component occurs on tidal marsh landforms. The parent material consists of organic material over sand. The slope ranges from 0 to 1 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 8.1 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.4 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 0 inches. The maximum amount of salinity in any layer is about 16 mmhos/cm (moderately saline). The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map MmA - Merrimac sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Merrimac Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Merrimac soils. 10 percent minor components. Merrimac soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2s
Map MmB - Merrimac sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Merrimac Sandy Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Merrimac soils. 10 percent minor components. Merrimac soils This component occurs on terrace outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2s
Map MU - Merrimac-urban land complex
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 20 of 42
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Map MU - Merrimac-urban land complex
Description Category: SOI
Merrimac-Urban Land Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Merrimac soils, 40 percent Urban Land. 20 percent minor components. Merrimac soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is somewhat excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2s Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map NaA - Narragansett silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Narragansett Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Narragansett soils. 10 percent minor components. Narragansett soils This component occurs on till plain, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map NaB - Narragansett silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Narragansett Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Narragansett soils. 10 percent minor components. Narragansett soils This component occurs on till plain, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
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Map NbB - Narragansett very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Narragansett Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Narragansett soils. 10 percent minor components. Narragansett soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map NbC - Narragansett very stony silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Narragansett Very Stony Silt Loam, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Narragansett soils. 10 percent minor components. Narragansett soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map NcC - Narragansett extremely stony silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Narragansett Extremely Stony Silt Loam, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Narragansett soils. 10 percent minor components. Narragansett soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map NeA - Newport silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 22 of 42
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Map NeA - Newport silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Newport Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Newport soils. 10 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map NeB - Newport silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Newport Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Newport soils. 10 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map NeC - Newport silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Newport Silt Loam, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Newport soils. 10 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3e
Map NfB - Newport very stony silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 23 of 42
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Map NfB - Newport very stony silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Newport Very Stony Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Newport soils. 15 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map NoC - Newport extremely stony silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Newport Extremely Stony Silt Loam, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Newport soils. 15 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map NP - Newport-urban land complex
Description Category: SOI
Newport-Urban Land Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Newport soils, 30 percent Urban Land. 30 percent minor components. Newport soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 1 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 20 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 1 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
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Map Nt - Ninigret fine sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Ninigret Fine Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Ninigret soils. 10 percent minor components. Ninigret soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map PaA - Paxton fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Paxton Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Paxton soils. 10 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1
Map PaB - Paxton fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Paxton Fine Sandy Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Paxton soils. 10 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map PbB - Paxton very stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
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Map PbB - Paxton very stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Paxton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Paxton soils. 10 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map PbC - Paxton very stony fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Paxton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 8 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Paxton soils. 10 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 8 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map PcC - Paxton extremely stony fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Paxton Extremely Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 3 To 15 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Paxton soils. 10 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map PD - Paxton-urban land complex
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 26 of 42
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Map PD - Paxton-urban land complex
Description Category: SOI
Paxton-Urban Land Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 40 percent Paxton soils, 30 percent Urban Land. 30 percent minor components. Paxton soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 1 Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 1 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map Pg - Pits, quarries
Description Category: SOI
Pits, Gravel This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. This map unit is 98 percent Pits soils. 2 percent minor components. Pits, Gravel Pits are open excavations from which the soil and commonly underlying material have been removed, exposing either rock or other material. The slope ranges from 0 to 25 percent and the runoff class is low. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map Pk - Pits, quarries
Description Category: SOI
Pits, Quarries This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. This map unit is 98 percent Pits soils. 2 percent minor components. Pits, Quarries Pits are open excavations from which the soil and commonly underlying material have been removed, exposing either rock or other material. The slope ranges from 0 to 4 percent and the runoff class is low. Some escarpments are present. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map PmA - Pittstown silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 27 of 42
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Map PmA - Pittstown silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Pittstown Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Pittstown soils. 10 percent minor components. Pittstown soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.06 in/hr (slow), with about 9.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 27 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map PmB - Pittstown silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Pittstown Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Pittstown soils. 10 percent minor components. Pittstown soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.06 in/hr (slow), with about 9.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 27 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map PnB - Pittstown very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Pittstown Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Pittstown soils. 10 percent minor components. Pittstown soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.06 in/hr (slow), with about 9.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 27 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map Pp - Podunk fine sandy loam
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 28 of 42
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Map Pp - Podunk fine sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Podunk Fine Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Pootatuck soils. 15 percent minor components. Podunk (Pootatuck) soils This component occurs on flood plain landforms. The parent material consists of alluvium. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map PsA - Poquonock loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Poquonock Loamy Fine Sand, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Poquonock soils. 10 percent minor components. Poquonock soils This component occurs on drumlin, hill landforms. The parent material consists of sandy mantle over dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is 24 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 5.1 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2s
Map PsB - Poquonock loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Poquonock Loamy Fine Sand, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Poquonock soils. 10 percent minor components. Poquonock soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of sandy mantle over dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is 24 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 5.1 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2s
Map QoA - Quonset gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 29 of 42
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Map QoA - Quonset gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Quonset Gravelly Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Quonset soils. 10 percent minor components. Quonset soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 1.9 inches (very low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3s
Map QoC - Quonset gravelly sandy loam, rolling
Description Category: SOI
Quonset Gravelly Sandy Loam, Rolling This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Quonset soils. 10 percent minor components. Quonset soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 1.9 inches (very low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4s
Map RaA - Rainbow silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Rainbow Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Rainbow soils. 10 percent minor components. Rainbow soils This component occurs on drumlin, till plain landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map RaB - Rainbow silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 30 of 42
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Map RaB - Rainbow silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Rainbow Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Rainbow soils. Rainbow soils This component occurs on drumlin, hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map RbB - Rainbow very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Rainbow Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Rainbow soils. 10 percent minor components. Rainbow soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is 18 to 38 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 7.6 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map Rc - Raypol silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Raypol Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Raypol soils. 10 percent minor components. Raypol soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of silty glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 6 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4w
Map Re - Ridgebury fine sandy loam
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 31 of 42
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Map Re - Ridgebury fine sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Ridgebury Fine Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Ridgebury soils. 10 percent minor components. Ridgebury soils This component occurs on depression, drainageway, drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 10 to 30 inches to densic material. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 3.7 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3w
Map Rf - Ridgebury, whitman, and leicester extremely stony fine sandy loams
Description Category: SOI
Ridgebury, Whitman, And Leicester Extremely Stony Fine Sandy Loams This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 30 percent Ridgebury soils, 20 percent Whitman soils, and 30 percent Leicester soils. 20 percent minor components. Ridgebury soils This component occurs on depression, drainageway, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 10 to 30 inches to densic material. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 3.7 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Whitman soils This component occurs on depression, drainageway, upland landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 10 to 25 inches to densic material. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 4.7 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s Leicester soils This component occurs on depression, drainageway, upland landforms. The parent material consists of loamy glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.6 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map Rk - Rock outcrop
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 32 of 42
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Map Rk - Rock outcrop
Description Category: SOI
Rock Outcrop This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 80 percent Rock Outcrop. 20 percent minor components. Rock Outcrop This component occurs on bedrock controlled landforms along the shore. The slope ranges from 0 to 50 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map Rp - Rock outcrop-canton complex
Description Category: SOI
Rock Outcrop-Canton Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 50 percent Rock Outcrop, 25 percent Canton soils. 25 percent minor components. Rock Outcrop This component occurs on bedrock controlled landforms. The slope ranges from 0 to 35 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8 Canton soils This component occurs on ridge, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 35 percent and the runoff class is high. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.3 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map Ru - Rumney fine sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Rumney Fine Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Rippowam soils. 15 percent minor components. Rumney (Rippowam) soils This component occurs on flood plain landforms. The parent material consists of alluvium. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 5.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is frequent. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4w
Map Sb - Scarboro mucky sandy loam
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 33 of 42
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Map Sb - Scarboro mucky sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Scarboro Mucky Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Scarboro soils. 10 percent minor components. Scarboro soils This component occurs on depression, drainageway, terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of sandy glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is very poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 5.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is rare. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 12 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 5w
Map ScA - Scio silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Scio Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Scio soils. Scio soils This component occurs on till plain landforms. The parent material consists of silt mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 10.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 21 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map SdB - Scio very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Scio Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Scio soils. 10 percent minor components. Scio soils This component occurs on till plain landforms. The parent material consists of silt mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 10.4 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 21 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map Se - Stissing silt loam
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 34 of 42
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Map Se - Stissing silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Stissing Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Stissing soils. 10 percent minor components. Stissing soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 25 inches to densic material. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.06 in/hr (slow), with about 4.5 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3w
Map Sf - Stissing very stony silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Stissing Very Stony Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Stissing soils. 10 percent minor components. Stissing soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 25 inches to densic material. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.06 in/hr (slow), with about 4.7 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 9 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map Ss - Sudbury sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Sudbury Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Sudbury soils. 10 percent minor components. Sudbury soils This component occurs on depression, terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 4.9 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 27 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map StA - Sutton fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 35 of 42
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Map StA - Sutton fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Sutton Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Sutton soils. 15 percent minor components. Sutton soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.6 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map StB - Sutton fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Sutton Fine Sandy Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Sutton soils. 15 percent minor components. Sutton soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.6 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map SuB - Sutton very stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Sutton Very Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Sutton soils. 15 percent minor components. Sutton soils This component occurs on upland landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map SvB - Sutton extremely stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 36 of 42
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Map SvB - Sutton extremely stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Sutton Extremely Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Sutton soils. 15 percent minor components. Sutton soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 7.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map Tb - Tisbury silt loam
Description Category: SOI
Tisbury Silt Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Tisbury soils. 10 percent minor components. Tisbury soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map UAB - Udipsamments
Description Category: SOI
Udipsamments This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 98 percent Udipsamments soils. 2 percent minor components. Udipsamments soils This component occurs on dune landforms. The parent material consists of eolian sand. The slope ranges from 0 to 25 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 20.00 in/hr (very rapid), with about 2.6 inches (low) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 48 inches. The maximum amount of salinity in any layer is about 0 mmhos/cm (nonsaline). The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map UBE - Udorthents, very steep
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Map UBE - Udorthents, very steep
Description Category: SOI
Udorthents, Very Steep This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 70 percent Udorthents soils, 15 percent Beaches. 15 percent minor components. Udorthents soils This component occurs on escarpment landforms. The parent material consists of glacial till and glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 20 to 50 percent and the runoff class is high. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is not flooded. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is Beaches Beaches are sandy, gravelly, or cobbly shores washed and rewashed by waves. The areas may be partly covered with water during high tides or storms. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map UD - Udorthents-urban land complex
Description Category: SOI
Udorthents-Urban Land Complex This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 70 percent Udorthents soils, 20 percent Urban Land. 10 percent minor components. Udorthents soils This component occurs on cut (road, railroad, etc.), railroad bed, roadbed, spoil pile, urban land, fill landforms. The slope ranges from 0 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is. The lowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.5 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 1 to 15 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map Ur - Urban land
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 38 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map Ur - Urban land
Description Category: SOI
Urban Land This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 85 percent Urban Land. 15 percent minor components. Urban Land Urban land is land mostly covered by streets, parking lots, buildings, and other structures of urban areas. The slope ranges from 1 to 10 percent and the runoff class is very high. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 8
Map W - Water
Description Category: SOI
Map Wa - Walpole sandy loam
Description Category: SOI
Walpole Sandy Loam This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Walpole soils. 10 percent minor components. Walpole soils This component occurs on depression, small drainageway, terrace, outwash plain landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is poorly drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 2.00 in/hr (moderately rapid), with about 5.1 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 6 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 4w
Map WbA - Wapping silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Wapping Silt Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Wapping soils. 10 percent minor components. Wapping soils This component occurs on drainageway, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 39 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map WbB - Wapping silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Wapping Silt Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Wapping soils. 10 percent minor components. Wapping soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.2 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map WcB - Wapping very stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Wapping Very Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Wapping soils. 10 percent minor components. Wapping soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.1 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map WdB - Wapping extremely stony silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Wapping Extremely Stony Silt Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Wapping soils. 10 percent minor components. Wapping soils This component occurs on upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of eolian mantled glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is medium. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.60 in/hr (moderate), with about 8.1 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
Map WgA - Windsor loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes
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Map WgA - Windsor loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Windsor Loamy Sand, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Windsor soils. 10 percent minor components. Windsor soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is negligible. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 5.1 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3s
Map WgB - Windsor loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Windsor Loamy Sand, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Windsor soils. 10 percent minor components. Windsor soils This component occurs on terrace, outwash plain, kame, esker landforms. The parent material consists of glaciofluvial deposits. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is greater than 60 inches. The drainage class is excessively drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 6.00 in/hr (rapid), with about 5.1 inches (moderate) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is greater than 6 feet. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 3s
Map WhA - Woodbridge fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Woodbridge Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 3 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Woodbridge soils. 10 percent minor components. Woodbridge soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 3 percent and the runoff class is very low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2w
Map WhB - Woodbridge fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Distribution Generation Date: 7/10/02 Page 41 of 42
Non-Technical Descriptions - Continued State Of Rhode Island: Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, And Washington Counties
Map WhB - Woodbridge fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Woodbridge Fine Sandy Loam, 3 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Woodbridge soils. 10 percent minor components. Woodbridge soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 3 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 13.9 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 2e
Map WoB - Woodbridge very stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Woodbridge Very Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Woodbridge soils. 10 percent minor components. Woodbridge soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense glacial till. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 6s
Map WrB - Woodbridge extremely stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes
Description Category: SOI
Woodbridge Extremely Stony Fine Sandy Loam, 0 To 8 Percent Slopes This map unit is in the New England and Eastern New York Upland, Southern Part Major Land Resource Area. The mean annual precipitation is 44 to 50 inches (1118 to 1270 millimeters) and the average annual air temperature is 49 to 50 degrees F. (9 to 10 degrees C.) This map unit is 90 percent Woodbridge soils. 10 percent minor components. Woodbridge soils This component occurs on drumlin, upland hill landforms. The parent material consists of dense material. The slope ranges from 0 to 8 percent and the runoff class is low. The depth to a restrictive feature is 15 to 36 inches to densic material. The drainage class is moderately well drained. The slowest permeability within 60 inches is about 0.00 in/hr (impermeable), with about 6.8 inches (high) available water capacity. The weighted average shrink-swell potential in 10 to 60 inches is about 1.5 LEP (low). The flooding frequency for this component is none. The ponding hazard is none. The minimum depth to a seasonal water table, when present, is about 24 inches. The Nonirrigated Land Capability Class is 7s
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