Essex County Soil Survey Report - Northern Part - Non-technical Map Unit Descriptions
Map Unit: 702C - UDIPSAMMENTS, 3 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
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The map unit is in capability subclass 8S which has very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and that restrict their
use to grazing.
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UDIPSAMMENTS require an on-site investigation to determine suitability or limitation for intended uses.
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This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of poor filtration. There is slight limitation for local
roads and streets. For dwellings with basement there is slight limitation. and for small commercial buildings, there is slight limitation.
Map Unit: 709B - BUXTON-ROCK OUTCROP COMPLEX, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
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The BUXTON component is in capability subclass 2E indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate
conservation practices. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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The BUXTON component is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability
class is 2E. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.0 and 3.0 feet below the
surface from NOV through APR.
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BUXTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and slow percolation. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because
of wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 709C - BUXTON-ROCK OUTCROP COMPLEX, 8 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
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The BUXTON component is in capability subclass 3E indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special
conservation practices, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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The BUXTON component is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability
class is 3E. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.0 and 3.0 feet below the
surface from NOV through APR.
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BUXTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and slow percolation. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because
of wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness and slope.
Map Unit: 710E - CANTON AND CHARLTON FINE SANDY LOAMS, STEEP, EXTREMELY STONY
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The CANTON component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The CANTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Surface stones limit cultivation or use of equipment.
Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the
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The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Surface stones limit cultivation or use of
equipment. Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet
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CANTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope and poor filtration. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of slope and for small
commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
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CHARLTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope. There is severe limitation for local roads
and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of slope and for small commercial buildings,
there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 711B - CHARLTON-ROCK OUTCROP-HOLLIS COMPLEX, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
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The HOLLIS component is in capability subclass 3E indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special
conservation practices, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to
bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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The HOLLIS component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3E. Depth to bedrock is
between 10 and 20 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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HOLLIS has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of shallow depth to bedrock. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to shallow depth to bedrock. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of shallow
depth to bedrock and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to shallow depth to bedrock.
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CHARLTON has slight limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field. There is slight limitation for local roads and streets. For
dwellings with basement there is slight limitation. and for small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 711C - CHARLTON-ROCK OUTCROP-HOLLIS COMPLEX, 8 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
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The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The HOLLIS component is in capability subclass 4E indicating very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require very
careful management, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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The HOLLIS component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 4E. Depth to bedrock is
between 10 and 20 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to
bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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HOLLIS has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of shallow depth to bedrock. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to shallow depth to bedrock. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of shallow
depth to bedrock and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope and shallow depth to bedrock.
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CHARLTON has moderate limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope. There is moderate limitation for local
roads and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of slope and for small commercial
buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 711D - CHARLTON-ROCK OUTCROP-HOLLIS COMPLEX, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The HOLLIS component is in capability subclass 6E indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation and
limit its use largely to pasture. Erosion is the main limitation.
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The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to
bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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The HOLLIS component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6E. Depth to bedrock is
between 10 and 20 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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HOLLIS has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of shallow depth to bedrock and slope. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to shallow depth to bedrock and slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation
because of shallow depth to bedrock and slope and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope and shallow
depth to bedrock.
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CHARLTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope. There is severe limitation for local roads
and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of slope and for small commercial buildings,
there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 712A - IPSWICH AND WESTBROOK MUCKS, 0 TO 1 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The WESTBROOK component is in capability subclass 8W which has very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and
that restrict their use to grazing. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.
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The IPSWICH component is in capability subclass 8W which has very severe limitations that make them unsuited to cultivation and that
restrict their use to grazing. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.
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The WESTBROOK component is very poorly drained; water is removed from the soil so slowly that free water remains near the surface.
Agronomic capability class is 8W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches.
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The IPSWICH component is very poorly drained; water is removed from the soil so slowly that free water remains near the surface.
Agronomic capability class is 8W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches.
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WESTBROOK has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding and ponding. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to ponding and flooding. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of flooding and
ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding, ponding and low strength.
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IPSWICH has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding and ponding. There is severe limitation for
local roads and streets due to low strength, ponding and flooding. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
flooding, ponding and low strength and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding, ponding and low
Map Unit: 713A - LIMERICK AND RUMNEY SOILS, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
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The RUMNEY component is in capability subclass 3W indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special
conservation practices, or both. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
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The LIMERICK component is in capability subclass 3W indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special
conservation practices, or both. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
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The RUMNEY component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Agronomic capability class is 3W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and
1.5 feet below the surface from NOV through MAY.
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The LIMERICK component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Agronomic capability class is 3W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and
1.5 feet below the surface from NOV through MAY.
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LIMERICK has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding and wetness. There is severe limitation for
local roads and streets due to wetness, flooding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
flooding and wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding and wetness.
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RUMNEY has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding, wetness and poor filtration. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to flooding, wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation
because of flooding and wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding and wetness.
Map Unit: 714B - MELROSE FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2E indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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The map unit is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 2E. Depth to bedrock is greater than
60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation. There is severe limitation for
local roads and streets due to low strength. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of shrink-swell and for
small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to shrink-swell and slope.
Map Unit: 715A - RIDGEBURY AND LEICESTER FINE SANDY LOAMS, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES, EXTREMELY STONY
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The RIDGEBURY component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The LEICESTER component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The RIDGEBURY component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Surface stones limit cultivation or use of equipment. Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A firm
layer at about 18 inches impedes the vertical movement of water. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 0.5 feet below
the surface from NOV through MAY.
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The LEICESTER component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Surface stones limit cultivation or use of equipment. Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A
seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 1.5 feet below the surface from NOV through MAY.
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LEICESTER has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness. There is severe limitation for local roads
and streets due to wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of wetness and for small
commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
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RIDGEBURY has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation and wetness. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 715B - RIDGEBURY AND LEICESTER FINE SANDY LOAMS, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES, EXTREMELY
STONY
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The RIDGEBURY component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The LEICESTER component is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and
that restricts its use to grazing. Stoniness is a significant limitation.
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The LEICESTER component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Surface stones limit cultivation or use of equipment. Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A
seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 1.5 feet below the surface from NOV through MAY.
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The RIDGEBURY component is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods.
Surface stones limit cultivation or use of equipment. Agronomic capability class is 7S. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A firm
layer at about 18 inches impedes the vertical movement of water. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 0.5 feet below
the surface from NOV through MAY.
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LEICESTER has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness. There is severe limitation for local roads
and streets due to wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of wetness and for small
commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
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RIDGEBURY has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation and wetness. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 716C - ROCK OUTCROP-BUXTON COMPLEX, 3 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The BUXTON component is in capability subclass 3E indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special
conservation practices, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The BUXTON component is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability
class is 3E. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.5 and 3.0 feet below the
surface from NOV through MAY.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
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BUXTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and slow percolation. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because
of wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 716D - ROCK OUTCROP-BUXTON COMPLEX, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The BUXTON component is in capability subclass 4E indicating very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require very
careful management, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The BUXTON component is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability
class is 4E. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.5 and 3.0 feet below the
surface from NOV through MAY.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
BUXTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness, slow percolation and slope. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to low strength, slope and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation
because of wetness and slope and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 717C - ROCK OUTCROP-CHARLTON-HOLLIS COMPLEX, 3 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture.
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The HOLLIS component is in capability subclass 4E indicating very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require very
careful management, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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The HOLLIS component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 4E. Depth to bedrock is
between 10 and 20 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to
bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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CHARLTON has moderate limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope. There is moderate limitation for local
roads and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of slope and for small commercial
buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
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HOLLIS has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of shallow depth to bedrock. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to shallow depth to bedrock. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of shallow
depth to bedrock and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope and shallow depth to bedrock.
Map Unit: 717E - ROCK OUTCROP-CHARLTON-HOLLIS COMPLEX, 15 TO 35 PERCENT SLOPES
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ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
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The HOLLIS component is in capability subclass 6E indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation and
limit its use largely to pasture. Erosion is the main limitation.
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The CHARLTON component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The CHARLTON component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to
bedrock is greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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The HOLLIS component is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6E. Depth to bedrock is
between 10 and 20 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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CHARLTON has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slope. There is severe limitation for local roads
and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of slope and for small commercial buildings,
there is severe limitation due to slope.
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HOLLIS has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of shallow depth to bedrock and slope. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to shallow depth to bedrock and slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation
because of shallow depth to bedrock and slope and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope and shallow
depth to bedrock.
Map Unit: 718A - SACO VARIANT SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 6W indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation and limit its
use largely to pasture. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is very poorly drained; water is removed from the soil so slowly that free water remains near the surface. Agronomic
capability class is 6W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 1.0 feet below
the surface from NOV through JUN.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding, wetness and poor filtration. There is
severe limitation for local roads and streets due to wetness, flooding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe
limitation because of flooding and wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding and wetness.
Map Unit: 719B - SUFFIELD SILT LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2E indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
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The map unit is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 2E. Depth to bedrock is greater than
60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
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This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation. There is severe limitation for
local roads and streets due to frost action and low strength. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of shrink-
swell and for small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to shrink-swell.
Map Unit: 719C - SUFFIELD SILT LOAM, 8 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 3E indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both. Erosion is a limitation unless close growing plant cover is maintained.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3E. Depth to bedrock is greater than
60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation. There is severe limitation for
local roads and streets due to frost action and low strength. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of slope
and shrink-swell and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 720A - WHATELY VARIANT FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 6W indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation and limit its
use largely to pasture. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is very poorly drained; water is removed from the soil so slowly that free water remains near the surface. Agronomic
capability class is 6W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 1.0 feet below
the surface from NOV through JUN.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and slow percolation. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to wetness and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
wetness and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 721C - WINDSOR-ROCK OUTCROP COMPLEX, 3 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The WINDSOR component is in capability subclass 4S indicating very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require very
careful management, or both. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The WINDSOR component is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 4S. Depth to bedrock is
greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
WINDSOR has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of poor filtration. There is moderate limitation for local
roads and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is moderate limitation because of slope and for small commercial
buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 721D - WINDSOR-ROCK OUTCROP COMPLEX, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
ROCK OUTCROP An on-site investigation is necessary to determine suitability and limitations.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The WINDSOR component is in capability subclass 6S indicating severe limitations that make the soil generally unsuited to cultivation
and limit its use largely to pasture. Droughtiness is a significant limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The WINDSOR component is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 6S. Depth to bedrock is
greater than 60 inches. The water table is normally more than 6.0 feet below the surface.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
ROCK OUTCROP can consist of up to 90 percent exposed bedrock. Most outcrops are too hard to be broken and mixed by tillage.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
WINDSOR has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of poor filtration and slope. There is severe limitation
for local roads and streets due to slope. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of slope and for small
commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to slope.