Soil Survey of Murray and Whitfield Counties, Georgia

Murray and Whitfield Counties, Georgia 133
Sequatchie soils, which are in the slightly lower landform positions
Soils that formed in alluvial sediments along drainageways
Use and Management
Land use: Waynesboro soils—lawns, gardens, and idle acres; Urban land—buildings,
streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and other structures
Urban development
Suitability: Moderately suited
Limitations: Slope, slow water movement, and low strength
Recreational development
Suitability: Moderately suited
Limitations: Slope
Interpretive Group
Land capability classification: Waynesboro—4E; Urban land—none assigned
WtA—Whitwell silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes,
occasionally flooded
Setting
Landform: Low stream terraces and flood plains
Flooding: Occasional
Slope: Nearly level
Typical Profile
Surface layer:
0 to 4 inches—brown silt loam
Subsoil:
4 to 6 inches—brown clay loam that has yellowish brown mottles
6 to 19 inches—brownish yellow clay loam
19 to 24 inches—brownish yellow clay loam that has light gray and strong brown
mottles
24 to 46 inches—strong brown clay loam that has light brownish gray mottles
Substratum:
46 to 60 inches—yellowish brown sandy clay loam that has light gray mottles
Soil Properties and Qualities
Drainage class: Moderately well drained
Seasonal high water table: Apparent; at a depth of 1.5 to 3.0 feet
Permeability: Moderate
Available water capacity: Moderate or high
Root zone: Very deep
Minor Components
Chenneby, Docena, Guthrie, Ketona, and Shellbluff soils, which are in similar
landform positions
Conasauga soils, which are in the slightly higher landform positions
Use and Management
Land use: Cropland, pasture, and woodland