Essex County Soil Survey North - Map Unit Descriptions

Essex County Soil Survey Report - Northern Part - Non-technical Map Unit Descriptions

Map Unit: 6A - SCARBORO MUCKY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 1 PERCENT SLOPES

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            The map unit is in capability subclass 5W indicating little or no erosion hazard but other limitations, impractical to remove, that limit
            agronomic use. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.

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            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 5W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches.

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of ponding and poor filtration. There is severe
            limitation for local roads and streets due to ponding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
            ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to ponding.

Map Unit: 9A - BIRDSALL SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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The map unit is in capability subclass 5W indicating little or no erosion hazard but other limitations, impractical to remove, that limit
agronomic use. Water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation.

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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 5W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches.

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of ponding and slow percolation. There is severe
            limitation for local roads and streets due to ponding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
            ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to ponding.

Map Unit: 12A - MAYBID SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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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.

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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.

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of ponding and slow percolation. There is severe
            limitation for local roads and streets due to ponding, low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation
            because of ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to ponding.

Map Unit: 16A - SCANTIC SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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            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 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 1.0 feet below the
            surface from OCT through JUN.

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit 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, 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: 16B - SCANTIC SILT LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Map Unit: 21A - WALPOLE VARIANT FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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: 30A - RAYNHAM SILT LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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            The map unit 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 2.0 feet below the
            surface from NOV through MAY.

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Map Unit: 31A - WALPOLE FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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 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: 31B - WALPOLE FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Map Unit: 32A - WAREHAM LOAMY SAND, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/AGR
            The map unit is in capability subclass 4W indicating very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants or require very careful
            management, 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 poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods. Agronomic capability
            class is 4W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 0.5 feet below the
            surface from SEP through JUN.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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 wetness. 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: 32B - WAREHAM LOAMY SAND, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods. Agronomic capability
            class is 4W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0 and 0.5 feet below the
            surface from SEP through JUN.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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 wetness. 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: 38A - PIPESTONE LOAMY SAND, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit is poorly drained; water is removed so slowly that the soil is saturated or remains wet for long periods. Agronomic capability
            class is 4W. Depth to bedrock is greater than 60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 0.5 and 1.5 feet below the
            surface from OCT through JUN.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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 wetness. 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: 40A - SWANTON FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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, frost action and low strength. 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: 40B - SWANTON FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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, frost action and low strength. 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: 51A - SWANSEA MUCK, 0 TO 1 PERCENT SLOPES

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            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 wetness, 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 low strength.

Map Unit: 52A - FREETOWN MUCK, 0 TO 1 PERCENT SLOPES

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit 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, low strength and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
            wetness and low strength and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to wetness and low strength.

Map Unit: 67A - LEICESTER FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit 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.

Map Unit: 67B - LEICESTER FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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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HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Map Unit: 70A - RIDGEBURY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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 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.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit 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: 70B - RIDGEBURY FINE SANDY LOAM, 3 TO 8 PERCENT SLOPES

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit 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 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.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit 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: 72A - WHITMAN LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation and ponding. There is severe
            limitation for local roads and streets due to ponding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
            ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to ponding.

Map Unit: 73A - WHITMAN LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES, EXTREMELY STONY

      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. Stoniness is a significant limitation.

      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. 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
            20 inches impedes the vertical movement of water.

Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
HYDRIC SOIL AREA ASSOCIATED WITH WETLANDS WHICH ARE PROTECTED FROM DISTURBANCE BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of slow percolation and ponding. There is severe
            limitation for local roads and streets due to frost action and ponding. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of
            ponding and for small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to ponding.

Map Unit: 96A - HADLEY VERY FINE SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3 PERCENT SLOPES

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The map unit is in capability subclass 1 indicating few limitations that restrict agronomic use.

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
            The map unit is well drained; water is removed readily, but not rapidly. Agronomic capability class is 1. Depth to bedrock is greater than
            60 inches. A seasonal high water table is normally between 4.0 and 6.0 feet below the surface from NOV through APR.

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
            This map unit has severe limitation for use as a septic tank absorbtion field because of flooding. There is severe limitation for local
            roads and streets due to flooding and frost action. For dwellings with basement, there is severe limitation because of flooding and for
            small commercial buildings, there is severe limitation due to flooding.

Map Unit: 98A - WINOOSKI VERY 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

      Text Kind/Category: Nontechnical description/URB
            This map unit 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 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.

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