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Soil Project: Two Southeast Michigan Soils

Soil Project: Two Southeast Michigan Soils. Ray Powe SWS 5716C. Area of Interest. Average annual temperature is 49 degrees Fahrenheit Area is around 900 feet above sea level There are 2-4 inches of precipitation on average each month. Soil Classification.

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Soil Project: Two Southeast Michigan Soils

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  1. Soil Project: Two Southeast Michigan Soils Ray Powe SWS 5716C

  2. Area of Interest • Average annual temperature is 49 degrees Fahrenheit • Area is around 900 feet above sea level • There are 2-4 inches of precipitation on average each month

  3. Soil Classification • Web soil survey classified this land as Gilford sandy loam for soil 1 and Miami Loam for soil 2

  4. Area of Interest • Sample locations about 600 feet from each other • Soil 2 area was four feet higher in surface elevation • Creek in the middle is about 300 feet from each sample area

  5. Area of Interest for Soil 1 View towards the North View towards the West

  6. Soil Classification • Gilford sandy loams are present in low-lying areas • Slope is 0 to 2 percent • These soils have high water tables • Runoff is very slow

  7. Site Characteristics • Position of Site: Stream Terrace • Parent Material: Fluvial • Soil Slope: Nearly Level • Surface Runoff: Slow • Erosion Potential: Low • Epipedon: Ochric

  8. Soil 1 – Gilford Sandy Loam • Ap – 0 to 11 cm, dark gray (10YR 3/1) sandy loam; weak, mostly fine, granular structure; very friable; abrupt boundary • Bg1 – 11 to 75 cm, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) sandy loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; friable; gradual boundary

  9. Soil 1 – Gilford Sandy Loam (contd.) • Bg2 – 75 to 95 cm, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) sandy loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; friable; gradual boundary • Bg3 – 95 – 115 cm, dark grayish-brown (10YR 4/2) light sandy loam; weak subangular blocky; friable; abrupt boundary • Cg – 115 – 150 cm, gray (5Y 5/1) sandy clay; very moist; very firm

  10. Soil Interpretations • Infiltration Rate: Moderate • Hydraulic Conductivity: High • Soil Interpretations: • Dwellings with Basement: Severe • Septic Tank Absorption Field: Severe • Local Roads and Streets: Severe

  11. Area of Interest for Soil 2 • View towards the west • View towards the east and soil 1

  12. Soil Classification • Miami Loams (MmB) are present in gently sloping to very steep soils • High available water capacity • Runoff is slow • Slope is 2 to 6 percent

  13. Site Characteristics • Position of Site: Stream Terrace • Parent Material: Fluvial • Soil Slope: <6% • Surface Runoff: Slow • Erosion Potential: Low • Epipedon: Ochric

  14. Soil 2 – Miami Loam 0 inches • Ap – 0 to 5 in., dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) loam; moderate granular structure; friable; fine roots; clear boundary • B1 – 5 to 9 in., dark brown (10YR 4/3) sandy loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; friable; clear boundary • B2t – 9to 22 in., yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) clay loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; firm; gradual boundary • B3 – 22 to 40 in., brown (10YR 5/3) loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; friable; gradual boundary 42 inches

  15. Soil 2 – Miami Loam (contd.) 42 inches • C – 40 to 90 in., yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loam; moderate subangular blocky structure; very firm; 90 inches

  16. Soil 2 – Miami Loam (contd.) • Possible oxidized iron present at a little past 6 feet

  17. Soil Interpretations • Infiltration Rate: Low • Hydraulic Conductivity: Moderate • Soil Interpretations: • Dwellings with Basement: Slight • Septic Tank Absorption Field: Moderate • Local Roads and Streets: Slight

  18. Questions?

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