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 Web soil survey classified this land as Gilford sandy loam for soil 1 and Miami Loam for soil 2

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

Area of Interest for Soil 1 View towards the NorthView towards the West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soil 2 – Miami Loam 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 – 9 to 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 0 inches 42 inches

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

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

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

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