Soil Description and Interpretation: SWS 5716
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Soil Description and Interpretation: SWS 5716
By Eric Swaisgood
Spring 2010
Geographical ComparisonCELINA SERIES: SOIL 1
CRIDER SERIES: SOIL 2
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Sample LocationsFAYETTE COUNTYJEFFERSONVILLE, OHIO
MONROE COUNTYBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
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Aerial View of Celina Soil Location
Soil Survey Designations
CeB (Celina Silt Loam)
Topography of Celina Soil
Sample Location
Celina Soil
Overview of entire profile with a max depth of 16-ft.
Shallow (left) to Deep (right)
Celina Horizons
Ap Bt1 2Bt2
2Bt2 Accumulations
2Bt2 close-up of Fe accumulation at about 58 cm.
Horizons (continued)
2Bt3
2Bct
2Cd2
2Cd
Aerial View of Crider Soil Location
Soil Survey Designation
CtC (Crider-Urban land complex)
Topography of Crider Soil
Sample Location
Sample Location
Soil HorizonsAp
Bt1
Bt22Bt3
2C
R
Horizons (continued)
Ap
Bt1 Bt2
2Bt3
2CR
Soil Peds
Depletions Chert Rock
Five Soil Forming Factors
Celina CriderParent Material
Glacial Till (Central Lowlands)
Glacial Till (Central Lowlands)
Climate Average Rain = 48-in. Average Temp = 57° F
Average Rain = 38-in. Average Temp = 53° F
Topography 6-12% Slopes; shallow bedrock
2-6% Slopes; deep bedrock
Organisms Worms Worms
Time Young (shallow) Older (deep)
Soil Properties & Interpretations
Celina CriderInfiltration Rate
Moderate (Silt Loam) Moderate (Silt Loam)
Available Water
High Low
Hydraulic Conductivity
Low Low
Seasonal High Water Table
50 to 100 cm <25 cm
Basements Severe (3) Severe (3)
Absorption fields
Severe (3) Severe (3)
Local Roads & Streets
Severe (3) Severe (3)
Soil Classification
Celina CriderEpipedon Ochric Ochric
Subsurface Horizon
Argillic Argillic
Order Alfisol or Ultisol (based on location probably Alfisol)
Alfisol or Ultisol (based on location probably
Alfisol)
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