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Figure 3.16 Swelling Soils Map of Kansas
MAP LEGEND
Red Unit contains abundant clay having high swelling potential
Blue Part of unit (generally less than 50%) consists of clay having high swelling potential
Rust Unit contains abundant clay having slight to moderate swelling potential
Green Part of unit (generally less than 50%) consists of clay having slight to moderate swelling potential
Brown Unit contains little or no swelling clay
Yellow Data insufficient to indicate clay content of unit and/or swelling potential of clay
Source: U.S. Geological Survey publication, http://arcvoid.com/surevoid_web/soil_maps/ks.html
Figure 3.17 depicts the general soil content of Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties in Region
L, which contribute to expansive soils.
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