Soil Survey of Lincoln County, West Virginia - Soil Data Mart - US ...

Soil Survey of Lincoln County, West Virginia
Rockiness: None
Natural fertility: Medium
Reaction: In unlimed areas, very strongly acid to moderately acid in the A horizon and
very strongly acid or strongly acid in the B and C horizons
Organic matter content in the surface layer: Moderate
Surface runoff: High
Depth to bedrock: More than 60 inches
Inclusions
Limiting inclusions:
Soils that are 20 to 40 inches deep over bedrock
Soils with slopes of more than 35 percent
Soils that are severely eroded
Areas of disturbed soils
Use and Management
Uses: Most of this map unit is used for single family homesites and associated urban
areas. The undisturbed areas of the Highsplint soil are used for yards or gardens.
Cropland
Suitability: Unsuited
Management considerations:
The steepness of slope and the severe hazard of erosion are the main
management concerns.
The operation of cultivation equipment is difficult because of the stones on the soil
surface.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability: Unsuited to hay; poorly suited to pasture
Management considerations:
Erosion is a severe hazard if the sod if removed by overgrazing.
The operation of conventional equipment used in clipping and applying fertilizer is
difficult because of the slope and the surface stones.
Proper stocking rates, controlled grazing, and restricted use during dry periods help
to keep the pasture in good condition.
Woodland
Potential productivity: Moderately high
Management considerations:
Because of the slope, special care is needed when logging roads and landings are
layed out and logging equipment is operated.
Erosion is a severe hazard affecting logging roads and skid trails.
Designing logging roads and skid trails so that they conform to the topography
helps to control erosion and to ensure the safe operation of logging equipment.
Community Development
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management considerations:
The steepness of slope and the severe hazard of erosion on building sites and on
sites used for roads are management concerns.
Extensive land shaping is needed on building sites because of the steepness of
slope.
Maintaining a plant cover on construction sites, establishing a plant cover in
unprotected areas, and providing for the proper disposal of surface runoff help to
control erosion and sedimentation.
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