Essex County Soil Survey Report - Southern Part - Non-technical Map Unit Descriptions
Map Unit: 220A - BOXFORD SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2W indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability class is 2W.
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
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 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: 220B - BOXFORD 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit 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
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 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: 220C - BOXFORD 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 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
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 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: 225B - BELGRADE VERY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2W indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability class is 2W.
Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.5 and 3.5 feet below the surface from
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 frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of wetness and
for small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 242A - HINCKLEY GRAVELLY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 3S indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3S. 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 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: 242B - HINCKLEY GRAVELLY FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 3S indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3S. 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 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 moderate limitation
Map Unit: 242C - HINCKLEY GRAVELLY FINE SANDY LOAM, 8 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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 map unit 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/URB
This map unit 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: 242D - HINCKLEY GRAVELLY FINE SANDY LOAM, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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 map unit 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/URB
This map unit 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.
Map Unit: 242E - HINCKLEY GRAVELLY FINE SANDY LOAM, 25 TO 45 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 7S which has very severe limitations that make the soil unsuited to cultivation and that restricts its
use to grazing. Droughtiness is a significant limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. 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 surface.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit 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.
Map Unit: 250B - POLLUX FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
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.
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 moderate limitation for
local roads and streets due to low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement there is slight limitation. and for small
commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to slope.
Map Unit: 254A - MERRIMAC FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2S indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is somewhat excessively drained; water is removed rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 2S. 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 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: 254B - MERRIMAC FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2S indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is somewhat excessively drained; water is removed rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 2S. 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 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 moderate limitation
Map Unit: 254C - MERRIMAC FINE SANDY 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 somewhat excessively drained; water is removed 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 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: 254D - MERRIMAC FINE SANDY LOAM, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is somewhat excessively drained; water is removed rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 4E. 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 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.
Map Unit: 255A - WINDSOR LOAMY SAND, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 3S indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3S. 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 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: 255B - WINDSOR LOAMY SAND, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 3S indicating severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require special conservation
practices, or both. Droughtiness is a limitation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is excessively drained; water is removed very rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 3S. 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 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 moderate limitation
Map Unit: 255C - WINDSOR LOAMY SAND, 8 TO 15 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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 map unit 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/URB
This map unit 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: 255D - WINDSOR LOAMY SAND, 15 TO 25 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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 map unit 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/URB
This map unit 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.
Map Unit: 256A - DEERFIELD LOAMY FINE SAND, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability class is 3W.
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 DEC
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and poor filtration. There is moderate
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 moderate limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 260A - SUDBURY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2W indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability class is 2W.
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 DEC
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and poor filtration. There is moderate
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 moderate limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 260B - SUDBURY 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit 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 1.5 and 3.0 feet below the surface from DEC
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and poor filtration. There is moderate
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 moderate limitation due to slope and wetness.
Map Unit: 276A - NINIGRET FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
The map unit is in capability subclass 2W indicating limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require moderate conservation
practices. Water in or on the soil may interfere with plant growth or cultivation.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit is moderately well drained; water is removed somewhat slowly during some periods. Agronomic capability class is 2W.
Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 1.5 and 2.5 feet below the surface from
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and poor filtration. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of wetness and
for small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to wetness.
Map Unit: 276B - NINIGRET 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.
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
The map unit 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 1.5 and 2.5 feet below the surface from
Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of wetness and poor filtration. There is severe
limitation for local roads and streets due to frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of wetness and
for small commercial buildings, there is moderate limitation due to wetness and slope.
