USDA Soil Report: Antelope County, NE

United StatesDepartment ofAgriculture

A product of the NationalCooperative Soil Survey,a joint effort of the UnitedStates Department ofAgriculture and otherFederal agencies, Stateagencies including theAgricultural ExperimentStations, and localparticipants

Custom Soil ResourceReport forAntelopeCounty,NebraskaRoyal Area

NaturalResourcesConservationService

December 4, 2012

PrefaceSoil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas. Theyhighlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information aboutthe properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for manydifferent users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban planners,community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers. Also,conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste disposal,and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand, protect, or enhancethe environment.Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may imposespecial restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil propertiesthat are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions. The informationis intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of soil limitations onvarious land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for identifying and complyingwith existing laws and regulations.Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider areaplanning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some cases.Examples include soil quality assessments (http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/) and certainconservation and engineering applications. For more detailed information, contactyour local USDA Service Center (http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs) or your NRCS State Soil Scientist (http://soils.usda.gov/contact/state_offices/).Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils areseasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as afoundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as septictank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to basements orunderground installations.The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States Departmentof Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the AgriculturalExperiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources ConservationService (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative SoilSurvey.Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is availablethrough the NRCS Soil Data Mart Web site or the NRCS Web Soil Survey. The SoilData Mart is the data storage site for the official soil survey information.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programsand activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and whereapplicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexualorientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of anindividual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibitedbases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means

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ContentsPreface....................................................................................................................2How Soil Surveys Are Made..................................................................................6Soil Map..................................................................................................................8

Soil Map................................................................................................................9Legend................................................................................................................10Map Unit Legend................................................................................................11Map Unit Descriptions........................................................................................12

Antelope County, Nebraska............................................................................142330Inavale fine sand, rarely flooded......................................................143163Doger fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes............................................153164Doger loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes.................................153165Doger loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes.................................163252Meadin sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes......................................173255Meadin sandy loam, 2 to 30 percent slopes....................................183268O'Neill sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes........................................193280Paka complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes...............................................193281Paka complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes...............................................203285Paka loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes....................................................213286Paka loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes....................................................224178Longford complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes.........................................234179Longford loam, 1 to 7 percent slopes..............................................244240Ord fine sandy loam, rarely flooded.................................................254786Valentine fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes.......................................264807Valentine fine sand, rolling...............................................................274876Valentine-Simeon complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes...........................284878Valentine-Simeon complex, 3 to 6 percent slopes...........................294879Valentine-Simeon complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes.........................306320Barney-Boel-Calamus complex, channeled.....................................326578Ortello fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.................................346635Boelus fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes...........................................356636Boelus loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes................................366637Boelus loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes................................376660Brunswick-Paka complex, 11 to 30 percent slopes.........................386700Thurman loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes.............................396703Thurman loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes.............................406723Thurman fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes.......................................416724Thurman fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes.......................................426725Thurman fine sand, 6 to 11 percent slopes.....................................436753Nora silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes...............................................446791Loretto loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes.................................................456792Loretto loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes.................................................469999Water...............................................................................................47

Soil Information for All Uses...............................................................................48Suitabilities and Limitations for Use....................................................................48

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Building Site Development..............................................................................48Corrosion of Steel........................................................................................48

Soil Reports........................................................................................................53Soil Chemical Properties.................................................................................53

Chemical Soil Properties.............................................................................53Soil Physical Properties..................................................................................63

Physical Soil Properties...............................................................................63Engineering Properties................................................................................77

References............................................................................................................93

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How Soil Surveys Are MadeSoil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areasin a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas andtheir location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitationsaffecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length, and shape ofthe slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and native plants; andthe kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil profiles. A soil profile isthe sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The profile extends from thesurface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from thesurface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and otherliving organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity.Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas(MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that sharecommon characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water resources,soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey areas typicallyconsist of parts of one or more MLRA.The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that isrelated to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the area.Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind oflandform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and miscellaneousareas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of thelandform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they were formed. Thus,during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerabledegree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on thelandscape.Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as theircharacteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soilscientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe onlya limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented byan understanding of the soil-vegetation-landscape relationship, are sufficient to verifypredictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries.Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. Theynoted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rockfragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them toidentify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining theirproperties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units).Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soilcharacteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis forcomparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomicclassification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character ofsoil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soilscientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the

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individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so thatthey could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience andresearch.The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; theobjective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that havesimilar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a uniquecombination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictableproportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components ofthe map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishesthe usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such landforms andlandform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development ofresource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite investigation isneeded to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map.The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale ofmapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape, andexperience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil-landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specificlocations. Once the soil-landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller number ofmeasurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded. Thesemeasurements may include field measurements, such as those for color, depth tobedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for content ofsand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil typically vary fromone point to another across the landscape.Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges ofcharacteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Directmeasurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unitcomponent. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of otherproperties.While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generallyare collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists interpretthe data from these analyses and tests as well as the field-observed characteristicsand the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under differentuses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soilsin different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations aremodified to fit local conditions, and some new interpretations are developed to meetlocal needs. Data are assembled from other sources, such as research information,production records, and field experience of specialists. For example, data on cropyields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and fromfield or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil.Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on suchvariables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over longperiods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example, soilscientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will havea high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that ahigh water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date.After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in thesurvey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs andidentified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings, fields,roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately.


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Soil MapThe soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soilmap units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbolsdisplayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used toproduce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.

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Custom Soil Resource ReportSoil Map

MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATIONArea of Interest (AOI)

Area of Interest (AOI)Soils

Soil Map UnitsSpecial Line Features

GullyShort Steep SlopeOther

Political FeaturesCitiesPLSS Township andRangePLSS Section

Water FeaturesStreams and Canals

TransportationRailsInterstate HighwaysUS RoutesMajor Roads

Map Scale: 1:39,000 if printed on A size (8.5" 11") sheet.

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000.

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate mapmeasurements.

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation ServiceWeb Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.govCoordinate System: UTM Zone 14N NAD83

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as ofthe version date(s) listed below.

Soil Survey Area: Antelope County, NebraskaSurvey Area Data: Version 9, Jul 27, 2012

Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 7/29/2006

The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines werecompiled and digitized probably differs from the backgroundimagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shiftingof map unit boundaries may be evident.


Map Unit LegendAntelope County, Nebraska (NE003)

Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI2330 Inavale fine sand, rarely flooded 13.7 0.2%3163 Doger fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 63.9 0.8%3164 Doger loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent

slopes123.8 1.5%

3165 Doger loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percentslopes

24.9 0.3%

3252 Meadin sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7.8 0.1%3255 Meadin sandy loam, 2 to 30 percent

slopes61.3 0.8%

3268 O'Neill sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 33.8 0.4%3280 Paka complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 153.9 1.9%3281 Paka complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes 12.3 0.2%3285 Paka loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6.6 0.1%3286 Paka loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 215.4 2.7%4178 Longford complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes 157.9 2.0%4179 Longford loam, 1 to 7 percent slopes 77.5 1.0%4240 Ord fine sandy loam, rarely flooded 14.5 0.2%4786 Valentine fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 320.4 4.0%4807 Valentine fine sand, rolling 20.5 0.3%4876 Valentine-Simeon complex, 0 to 3

percent slopes35.3 0.4%

4878 Valentine-Simeon complex, 3 to 6percent slopes

51.3 0.6%

4879 Valentine-Simeon complex, 6 to 11percent slopes

20.3 0.3%

6320 Barney-Boel-Calamus complex,channeled

54.7 0.7%

6578 Ortello fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percentslopes

24.0 0.3%

6635 Boelus fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes 30.4 0.4%6636 Boelus loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent

slopes1,652.2 20.6%

6637 Boelus loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percentslopes

54.3 0.7%

6660 Brunswick-Paka complex, 11 to 30percent slopes

26.3 0.3%

6700 Thurman loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percentslopes

397.2 5.0%

6703 Thurman loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percentslopes

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Antelope County, Nebraska (NE003)Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI

6723 Thurman fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes 2,868.9 35.8%6724 Thurman fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes 1,004.9 12.6%6725 Thurman fine sand, 6 to 11 percent

slopes132.8 1.7%

6753 Nora silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 77.6 1.0%6791 Loretto loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 176.3 2.2%6792 Loretto loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 67.4 0.8%9999 Water 3.8 0.0%Totals for Area of Interest 8,005.3 100.0%

Map Unit DescriptionsThe map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soilsor miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along with themaps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or moremajor kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and namedaccording to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomicclass there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the landscape,however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the characteristic variabilityof all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some observed properties may extendbeyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomicclass rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomicclasses. Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areasfor which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classesother than those of the major soils.Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in themap unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are callednoncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in aparticular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have propertiesand behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require differentmanagement. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They generallyare in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used.Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identifiedby a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, thecontrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along withsome characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have beenobserved, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especiallywhere the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observationsto identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulnessor accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomicclasses but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments thathave similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segmentson the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If


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intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed todefine and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Eachdescription includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil propertiesand qualities.Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except fordifferences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizonsthat are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity,degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of suchdifferences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on thedetailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonlyindicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricatepattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. Thepattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in allareas. Alpha-Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils ormiscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present oranticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practicalor necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern andrelative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha-Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas thatcould be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similarinterpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion ofthe soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can bemade up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made upof all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil materialand support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.


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Antelope County, Nebraska2330Inavale fine sand, rarely flooded

Map Unit SettingElevation: 980 to 2,490 feetMean annual precipitation: 18 to 29 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees FFrost-free period: 125 to 170 days

Map Unit CompositionInavale, rarely flooded, and similar soils: 95 percentMinor components: 5 percent

Description of Inavale, Rarely FloodedSetting

Landform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Sandy alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95

to 19.98 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: RareFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 4.9 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: SANDY LOWLAND (R102CY051NE)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Fine sand7 to 11 inches: Fine sand11 to 80 inches: Stratified fine sand to sand

Minor ComponentsBarney, frequently flooded

Percent of map unit: 5 percentLandform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearEcological site: Wet Subirrigated (R066XY045NE)


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3163Doger fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Mean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees FFrost-free period: 140 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionDoger and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of DogerSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): FootslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: Linear

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 6 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Somewhat excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95

to 19.98 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 4.5 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sands 22-25 P.Z. (R065XY055NE)Other vegetative classification: Sands 22-25" P.Z. (065XY055NE)

Typical profile0 to 31 inches: Fine sand31 to 60 inches: Fine sand

3164Doger loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Mean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees F


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Frost-free period: 140 to 160 days



Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): FootslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: Linear



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Farmland of statewide importanceLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sandy 22-25 P.Z. (R065XY054NE)Other vegetative classification: Sandy 22-25" P.Z. (065XY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 31 inches: Loamy fine sand31 to 60 inches: Fine sand

3165Doger loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Mean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees FFrost-free period: 140 to 160 days



Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, footslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: Linear


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Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sandy 22-25 P.Z. (R065XY054NE)Other vegetative classification: Sandy 22-25" P.Z. (065XY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 31 inches: Loamy fine sand31 to 60 inches: Fine sand

3252Meadin sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Elevation: 1,000 to 3,000 feetMean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees FFrost-free period: 140 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionMeadin and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of MeadinSetting

Landform: KnollsDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 3 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 3.3 inches)


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Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4sLand capability (nonirrigated): 4sHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Shallow to Gravel (R066XY062NE)

Typical profile0 to 6 inches: Sandy loam6 to 10 inches: Very gravelly loamy sand10 to 60 inches: Gravelly sand

3255Meadin sandy loam, 2 to 30 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionMeadin and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of MeadinSetting

Landform: HillslopesDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 3 to 30 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (1.98 to 5.95 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 3.3 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6sHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Shallow to Gravel (R066XY062NE)

Typical profile0 to 6 inches: Sandy loam6 to 10 inches: Very gravelly loamy sand10 to 60 inches: Gravelly sand


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3268O'Neill sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionO'neill and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of O'neillSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Coarse-loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 2 to 6 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (2.00 to 5.95 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 4.3 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sandy 22-25 P.Z. (R066XY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 8 inches: Sandy loam8 to 25 inches: Sandy loam25 to 60 inches: Gravelly sand

3280Paka complex, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Elevation: 1,500 to 2,500 feetMean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inches


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Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees FFrost-free period: 140 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionPaka and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of PakaSetting

Landform: KnollsDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Loamy residuum weathered from siltstone

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 3 percentDepth to restrictive feature: 40 to 60 inches to paralithic bedrockDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low (0.01 to

0.14 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: Moderate (about 7.5 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 2eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 17 inches: Loamy fine sand17 to 47 inches: Clay loam47 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock

3281Paka complex, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting




Landform: Hillslopes


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Landform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy residuum weathered from siltstone



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 17 inches: Loamy fine sand17 to 47 inches: Clay loam47 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock

3285Paka loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting




Landform: FlatsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy residuum weathered from siltstone

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: 40 to 60 inches to paralithic bedrockDrainage class: Well drained


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Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low (0.01 to0.14 in/hr)

Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: High (about 9.3 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 1Land capability (nonirrigated): 1Hydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: Loamy 18-22 P.Z. (R066XY036NE)Other vegetative classification: Silty - Veg. zone 3 (066XY058NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Loam10 to 35 inches: Clay loam35 to 47 inches: Loam47 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock

3286Paka loam, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting




Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy residuum weathered from siltstone


0.14 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percent


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Available water capacity: High (about 9.3 inches)Interpretive groups

Farmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 2eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: Loamy 18-22 P.Z. (R066XY036NE)Other vegetative classification: Silty - Veg. zone 3 (066XY058NE)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Loam7 to 35 inches: Clay loam35 to 47 inches: Loam47 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock

4178Longford complex, 1 to 7 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionLongford and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of LongfordSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loess

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 1 to 4 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Low to moderately high

(0.01 to 0.20 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: Moderate (about 8.7 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: C


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Typical profile0 to 18 inches: Loamy fine sand18 to 34 inches: Silty clay34 to 41 inches: Silty clay loam41 to 60 inches: Silt loam

4179Longford loam, 1 to 7 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionLongford and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of LongfordSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loess

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 1 to 4 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Low to moderately high

(0.01 to 0.20 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: High (about 10.8 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: CLAYEY (R102CY057NE)

Typical profile0 to 11 inches: Loam11 to 41 inches: Silty clay41 to 60 inches: Silt loam


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4240Ord fine sandy loam, rarely floodedMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionOrd, rarely flooded, and similar soils: 98 percentMinor components: 2 percent

Description of Ord, Rarely FloodedSetting

Landform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Stratified sandy alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Somewhat poorly drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (2.00 to 6.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: About 18 to 36 inchesFrequency of flooding: RareFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 40 percentMaximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5.0Available water capacity: Low (about 4.9 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Prime farmland if drainedLand capability classification (irrigated): 2wLand capability (nonirrigated): 2wHydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: SUBIRRIGATED (R102CY046NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Fine sandy loam10 to 21 inches: Fine sandy loam21 to 60 inches: Fine sand

Minor ComponentsOrwet

Percent of map unit: 2 percentLandform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: Linear


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Ecological site: WET SUBIRRIGATED (R102CY045NE)

4786Valentine fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionValentine and similar soils: 98 percentMinor components: 2 percent

Description of ValentineSetting

Landform: Dunes, ridgesDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: Convex, linearParent material: Eolian sands



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sands 22-25 P.Z. (R065XY055NE)Other vegetative classification: Sands 22-25" P.Z. (065XY055NE)


Minor ComponentsLoup, frequently ponded

Percent of map unit: 2 percentLandform: SwalesDown-slope shape: Concave


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Across-slope shape: LinearOther vegetative classification: Wet Land - Veg. zone 3 (102BY044NE)

4807Valentine fine sand, rollingMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionValentine and similar soils: 98 percentMinor components: 2 percent


Landform: DunesDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Eolian sands



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sands 22-25 P.Z. (R065XY055NE)Other vegetative classification: Sands 22-25" P.Z. (065XY055NE)


Minor ComponentsLoup, frequently ponded

Percent of map unit: 2 percentLandform: SwalesDown-slope shape: Concave


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Across-slope shape: LinearOther vegetative classification: Wet Land - Veg. zone 3 (102BY044NE)

4876Valentine-Simeon complex, 0 to 3 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionValentine and similar soils: 65 percentSimeon and similar soils: 35 percent


Landform: HummocksDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Eolian sands



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sandy 22-25 P.Z. (R066XY054NE)


Description of SimeonSetting

Landform: FlatsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: Linear


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Parent material: Sandy and gravelly alluviumProperties and qualities

Slope: 0 to 3 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95


Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sands 22-25 P.Z. (R066XY055NE)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Loamy sand7 to 60 inches: Sand





Landform: Ridges, hillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): BackslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Eolian sands


to 19.98 in/hr)


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Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 3.7 inches)




Landform: HillslopesDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Sandy and gravelly alluvium






Elevation: 1,500 to 3,500 feetMean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees F


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Frost-free period: 140 to 160 days



Landform: Ridges, hillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): BackslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Eolian sands






Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Sandy and gravelly alluvium




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Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6sHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sands 22-25 P.Z. (R066XY055NE)


6320Barney-Boel-Calamus complex, channeledMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionBarney, channeled, frequently flooded, and similar soils: 50 percentBoel, channeled, occasionally flooded, and similar soils: 18 percentCalamus and similar soils: 17 percentMinor components: 15 percent

Description of Barney, Channeled, Frequently FloodedSetting

Landform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly alluvium

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 1 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Poorly drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high

(0.60 to 2.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: About 0 to 18 inchesFrequency of flooding: FrequentFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: Low (about 4.5 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6wHydrologic Soil Group: B/DEcological site: Wet Subirrigated (R066XY045NE)


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Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Loam7 to 18 inches: Stratified fine sand to loamy fine sand18 to 80 inches: Sand

Description of Boel, Channeled, Occasionally FloodedSetting


Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Somewhat poorly drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95

to 19.98 in/hr)Depth to water table: About 18 to 36 inchesFrequency of flooding: OccasionalFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: Low (about 3.6 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6wHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Subirrigated (R065XY024NE)Other vegetative classification: Subirrigated - Veg. zone 4 (106XY066NE_3)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Loamy sand7 to 10 inches: Loamy sand10 to 80 inches: Stratified sand to sandy loam to loamy sand

Description of CalamusSetting


Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Moderately well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95

to 19.98 in/hr)Depth to water table: About 36 to 60 inchesFrequency of flooding: RareFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Low (about 4.1 inches)


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Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: Sandy Lowland (R066XY051NE)Other vegetative classification: Sandy 22-25" P.Z. (065XY054NE_2)

Typical profile0 to 4 inches: Sand4 to 6 inches: Sand6 to 48 inches: Stratified sand to sandy loam to loamy sand48 to 80 inches: Stratified sand to sandy loam to loamy sand

Minor ComponentsFluvaquents, sandy, frequently flooded

Percent of map unit: 11 percentLandform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: Linear

Blackloup, wetPercent of map unit: 3 percentLandform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearEcological site: Wet Subirrigated (R066XY045NE)

InavalePercent of map unit: 1 percentLandform: Flood plainsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearEcological site: Sandy Lowland (R066XY051NE)Other vegetative classification: Sandy Lowland 22-25" P.Z. (065XY051NE_2)

6578Ortello fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionOrtello and similar soils: 100 percent


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Description of OrtelloSetting

Landform: FlatsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Sandy eolian deposits

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High (2.00 to 6.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Moderate (about 7.2 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 2eLand capability (nonirrigated): 2eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 14 inches: Fine sandy loam14 to 32 inches: Fine sandy loam32 to 60 inches: Loamy fine sand

6635Boelus fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionBoelus and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of BoelusSetting

Landform: HillslopesDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Eolian sands over silty eolian deposits

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 6 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches


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Drainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high

(0.60 to 2.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: Moderate (about 9.0 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Fine sand10 to 29 inches: Loamy fine sand29 to 48 inches: Silt loam48 to 60 inches: Silt loam

6636Boelus loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopesMap Unit Setting

Elevation: 800 to 5,500 feetMean annual precipitation: 24 to 26 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 50 degrees FFrost-free period: 140 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionBoelus and similar soils: 99 percentMinor components: 1 percent


Landform: KnollsDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Eolian sands over silty eolian deposits

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 3 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high

(0.60 to 2.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percent


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Available water capacity: High (about 9.2 inches)Interpretive groups

Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importanceLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Loamy fine sand10 to 29 inches: Loamy fine sand29 to 48 inches: Silt loam48 to 60 inches: Silt loam

Minor ComponentsPonded soils

Percent of map unit: 1 percentLandform: DepressionsDown-slope shape: ConcaveAcross-slope shape: Concave

6637Boelus loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionBoelus and similar soils: 100 percent


Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Eolian sands over silty eolian deposits


(0.60 to 2.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: None


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Frequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 5 percentAvailable water capacity: High (about 9.2 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Farmland of statewide importanceLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Loamy fine sand10 to 29 inches: Loamy fine sand29 to 48 inches: Silt loam48 to 60 inches: Silt loam

6660Brunswick-Paka complex, 11 to 30 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionBrunswick and similar soils: 65 percentPaka and similar soils: 35 percent

Description of BrunswickSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): BackslopeDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Residuum weathered from sandstone

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 11 to 30 percentDepth to restrictive feature: 20 to 40 inches to paralithic bedrockDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high

(1.42 to 6.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: Very low (about 2.7 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: B


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Ecological site: Sandy 22-25 P.Z. (R066XY054NE)Typical profile

0 to 4 inches: Fine sandy loam4 to 17 inches: Fine sandy loam17 to 23 inches: Loamy fine sand23 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock


Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy residuum weathered from siltstone



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: Loamy 18-22 P.Z. (R066XY036NE)Other vegetative classification: Silty - Veg. zone 3 (066XY058NE)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Loam7 to 30 inches: Clay loam30 to 42 inches: Silt loam42 to 60 inches: Weathered bedrock

6700Thurman loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting



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Map Unit CompositionThurman and similar soils: 99 percentMinor components: 1 percent

Description of ThurmanSetting

Landform: HummocksDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Sandy eolian deposits



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Farmland of statewide importanceLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 3eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 16 inches: Loamy fine sand16 to 24 inches: Loamy fine sand24 to 60 inches: Fine sand



6703Thurman loamy fine sand, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting



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Map Unit CompositionThurman and similar soils: 100 percent


Landform: DunesDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: ConvexParent material: Sandy eolian deposits



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 4eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: SANDY (R102CY054NE)

Typical profile0 to 16 inches: Loamy fine sand16 to 24 inches: Loamy fine sand24 to 60 inches: Fine sand

6723Thurman fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting




Landform: HummocksDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: Convex


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Parent material: Sandy eolian depositsProperties and qualities

Slope: 0 to 3 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Somewhat excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95



Typical profile0 to 16 inches: Fine sand16 to 24 inches: Loamy fine sand24 to 60 inches: Fine sand







Landform: RidgesDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: Linear


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Parent material: Sandy eolian depositsProperties and qualities

Slope: 3 to 6 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Somewhat excessively drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): High to very high (5.95








Map Unit CompositionThurman and similar soils: 100 percent


Landform: RidgesDown-slope shape: ConvexAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Sandy eolian deposits


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Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Not prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 4eLand capability (nonirrigated): 6eHydrologic Soil Group: AEcological site: SANDS (R102CY055NE)


6753Nora silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionNora and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of NoraSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Fine-silty calcareous loess


(0.20 to 2.00 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: None


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Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percentMaximum salinity: Nonsaline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)Available water capacity: High (about 11.5 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 2eHydrologic Soil Group: CEcological site: LOAMY (R102CY058NE)

Typical profile0 to 7 inches: Silt loam7 to 21 inches: Silty clay loam21 to 60 inches: Silt loam

6791Loretto loam, 0 to 2 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionLoretto and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of LorettoSetting

Landform: FlatsDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy eolian deposits



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 1Land capability (nonirrigated): 1Hydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: LOAMY (R102CY058NE)


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Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Loam10 to 28 inches: Loam28 to 50 inches: Loam50 to 60 inches: Loam

6792Loretto loam, 2 to 6 percent slopesMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionLoretto and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of LorettoSetting

Landform: HillslopesLandform position (two-dimensional): Backslope, shoulder, summitDown-slope shape: Convex, concaveAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Loamy eolian deposits



Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability classification (irrigated): 3eLand capability (nonirrigated): 2eHydrologic Soil Group: BEcological site: LOAMY (R102CY058NE)

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Loam10 to 28 inches: Loam28 to 50 inches: Loam50 to 60 inches: Loam


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9999WaterMap Unit Setting


Map Unit CompositionWater: 100 percent


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Soil Information for All Uses

Suitabilities and Limitations for UseThe Suitabilities and Limitations for Use section includes various soil interpretationsdisplayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selectedarea of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregatingthe interpretive ratings of individual map unit components. This aggregation processis defined for each interpretation.

Building Site DevelopmentBuilding site development interpretations are designed to be used as tools forevaluating soil suitability and identifying soil limitations for various constructionpurposes. As part of the interpretation process, the rating applies to each soil in itsdescribed condition and does not consider present land use. Example interpretationscan include corrosion of concrete and steel, shallow excavations, dwellings with andwithout basements, small commercial buildings, local roads and streets, and lawnsand landscaping.

Corrosion of Steel"Risk of corrosion" pertains to potential soil-induced electrochemical or chemicalaction that corrodes or weakens uncoated steel. The rate of corrosion of uncoatedsteel is related to such factors as soil moisture, particle-size distribution, acidity, andelectrical conductivity of the soil. Special site examination and design may be neededif the combination of factors results in a severe hazard of corrosion. The steel ininstallations that intersect soil boundaries or soil layers is more susceptible tocorrosion than the steel in installations that are entirely within one kind of soil or withinone soil layer.

The risk of corrosion is expressed as "low," "moderate," or "high."

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0 3,000 6,000 9,0001,500 Feet0 700 1,400 2,100350 Meters

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Map Scale: 1:39,000 if printed on A size (8.5" x 11") sheet.

Custom Soil Resource ReportMapCorrosion of Steel

MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATIONArea of Interest (AOI)

Area of Interest (AOI)Soils

Soil Map UnitsSoil Ratings

HighModerateLowNot rated or not available

Political FeaturesCitiesPLSS Township andRangePLSS Section

Water FeaturesStreams and Canals

TransportationRailsInterstate HighwaysUS RoutesMajor Roads

Map Scale: 1:39,000 if printed on A size (8.5" 11") sheet.

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000.

Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.

Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can causemisunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil lineplacement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrastingsoils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate mapmeasurements.

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation ServiceWeb Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.govCoordinate System: UTM Zone 14N NAD83

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as ofthe version date(s) listed below.

Soil Survey Area: Antelope County, NebraskaSurvey Area Data: Version 9, Jul 27, 2012

Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 7/29/2006

The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines werecompiled and digitized probably differs from the backgroundimagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shiftingof map unit boundaries may be evident.


TableCorrosion of Steel

Corrosion of Steel Summary by Map Unit Antelope County, Nebraska (NE003)Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI

2330 Inavale fine sand, rarely flooded Moderate 13.7 0.2%3163 Doger fine sand, 0 to 6 percent

slopesLow 63.9 0.8%

3164 Doger loamy fine sand, 0 to 2percent slopes

Low 123.8 1.5%

3165 Doger loamy fine sand, 2 to 6percent slopes

Low 24.9 0.3%

3252 Meadin sandy loam, 0 to 2percent slopes

Low 7.8 0.1%

3255 Meadin sandy loam, 2 to 30percent slopes

Low 61.3 0.8%

3268 O'Neill sandy loam, 2 to 6percent slopes

Moderate 33.8 0.4%

3280 Paka complex, 0 to 2 percentslopes

High 153.9 1.9%

3281 Paka complex, 2 to 6 percentslopes

High 12.3 0.2%

3285 Paka loam, 0 to 2 percentslopes

High 6.6 0.1%

3286 Paka loam, 2 to 6 percentslopes

High 215.4 2.7%

4178 Longford complex, 1 to 7percent slopes

Low 157.9 2.0%

4179 Longford loam, 1 to 7 percentslopes

High 77.5 1.0%

4240 Ord fine sandy loam, rarelyflooded

High 14.5 0.2%

4786 Valentine fine sand, 0 to 6percent slopes

Low 320.4 4.0%

4807 Valentine fine sand, rolling Low 20.5 0.3%4876 Valentine-Simeon complex, 0 to

3 percent slopesLow 35.3 0.4%

4878 Valentine-Simeon complex, 3 to6 percent slopes

Low 51.3 0.6%

4879 Valentine-Simeon complex, 6 to11 percent slopes

Low 20.3 0.3%

6320 Barney-Boel-Calamuscomplex, channeled

High 54.7 0.7%

6578 Ortello fine sandy loam, 0 to 1percent slopes

Moderate 24.0 0.3%

6635 Boelus fine sand, 0 to 6 percentslopes

Moderate 30.4 0.4%

6636 Boelus loamy fine sand, 0 to 3percent slopes

Moderate 1,652.2 20.6%


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Corrosion of Steel Summary by Map Unit Antelope County, Nebraska (NE003)Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI

6637 Boelus loamy fine sand, 2 to 6percent slopes

Moderate 54.3 0.7%

6660 Brunswick-Paka complex, 11 to30 percent slopes

High 26.3 0.3%

6700 Thurman loamy fine sand, 0 to2 percent slopes

Low 397.2 5.0%

6703 Thurman loamy fine sand, 2 to6 percent slopes

Low 19.6 0.2%

6723 Thurman fine sand, 0 to 2percent slopes

Low 2,868.9 35.8%


Low 1,004.9 12.6%


Low 132.8 1.7%

6753 Nora silt loam, 2 to 6 percentslopes

Moderate 77.6 1.0%

6791 Loretto loam, 0 to 2 percentslopes

Low 176.3 2.2%

6792 Loretto loam, 2 to 6 percentslopes

Low 67.4 0.8%

9999 Water 3.8 0.0%Totals for Area of Interest 8,005.3 100.0%

Rating OptionsCorrosion of SteelAggregation Method: Dominant ConditionComponent Percent Cutoff: None SpecifiedTie-break Rule: Higher


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