Soil Survey of McHenry County, Illinois Part I - Soil Data Mart

McHenry County, Illinois—Part I 67
Similar soils:
• soils in which the surface layer has a lower content
of organic matter
• soils that contain carbonates at or near the surface
• soils that have organic deposits less than 51 inches
thick
Dissimilar soils:
• the poorly drained Drummer, Dunham, Pella, and
Selmass soils in the slightly higher positions on the
landform
Management
For general and detailed information about
managing this map unit, see the following sections in
Part II of this publication:
• “Agronomy” section
• “Forestland” section
• “Wildlife Habitat” section
• “Engineering” section
• “Soil Properties” section
1103A—Houghton muck, 0 to 2 percent
slopes, undrained
Setting
Landform: Moraines, outwash plains, and stream
terraces
Position on the landform: Depressions
Slope range: 0 to 2 percent
A typical soil series description with range in
characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this
section. Additional information specific to this map
unit, such as horizon depth and textures, is available
in the “Soil Properties” section in Part II of this
publication.
Composition
Houghton and similar soils: 85 percent
Dissimilar soils: 15 percent
Similar soils:
• soils in which the surface layer has a lower content
of organic matter
• soils that contain carbonates at or near the surface
• soils that have organic deposits less than 51 inches
thick
Dissimilar soils:
• the poorly drained Drummer, Dunham, Pella, and
Selmass soils in the slightly higher positions on the
landform
Management
For general and detailed information about
managing this map unit, see the following sections in
Part II of this publication:
• “Forestland” section
• “Wildlife Habitat” section
• “Engineering” section
• “Soil Properties” section
4103A—Houghton muck, 0 to 2 percent
slopes, ponded
Setting
Landform: Moraines, outwash plains, and stream
terraces
Position on the landform: Depressions (fig. 2)
Slope range: 0 to 2 percent
A typical soil series description with range in
characteristics is included, in alphabetical order, in this
section. Additional information specific to this map
unit, such as horizon depth and textures, is available
in the “Soil Properties” section in Part II of this
publication.
Composition
Houghton and similar soils: 85 percent
Dissimilar soils: 15 percent
Similar soils:
• soils in which the surface layer has a lower content
of organic matter
• soils that contain carbonates at or near the surface
• soils that have organic deposits less than 51 inches
thick
Dissimilar soils:
• the poorly drained Drummer, Dunham, Pella, and
Selmass soils in the slightly higher positions on the
landform
Management
For general and detailed information about
managing this map unit, see the following sections in
Part II of this publication:
• “Wildlife Habitat” section
• “Engineering” section
• “Soil Properties” section
Kane Series
Drainage class: Somewhat poorly drained
Permeability: Moderate in the upper part and very
rapid in the lower part
Landform: Outwash plains, stream terraces, and
kames