Alaga Series

The Alaga series consists of very deep, somewhat excessively drained soils that formed in sandy sediments. These soils are on ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 5 percent. These soils are thermic, coated Typic Quartzipsamments.

Alaga soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Luverne, Springhill, and Troup soils. Luverne and Springhill soils are in lower positions than the Alaga soils. They are on side slopes. Luverne soils have a clayey argillic horizon. Springhill soils have a loamy argillic horizon. Troup soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Alaga soils. They have a loamy kandic horizon at a depth of 40 to 80 inches.

Typical pedon of Alaga loamy fine sand, in an area of Troup-Alaga complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes; about 5 miles north of Hatchechubbee, 2,700 feet east and 300 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 28, T. 16 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loamy fine sand; single grained; loose; many fine roots; moderately acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• C1—4 to 18 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; common fine roots; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C2—18 to 54 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) loamy sand; single grained; loose; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C3—54 to 63 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few streaks of uncoated sand; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C4—63 to 90 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; strongly acid.

The thickness of the sandy horizons is more than 80 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except where lime has been applied. The content of quartz gravel ranges from 0 to 5 percent throughout the profile.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3.

The C horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 4 to 8, and chroma of 4 to 6. The texture is loamy sand or sand.

Annemaine Series

The Annemaine series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in stratified clayey and loamy sediments. These soils are on low stream terraces adjacent to major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. Soils of the Annemaine series are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Aquic Hapludults.

Annemaine soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Kolomoki, Maxton, and Wickham soils. The well drained Kolomoki soils are in slightly higher positions on the low terraces than the Annemaine soils. They do not have low-chroma redoximorphic depletions in the upper part of the argillic horizon. The well drained Maxton and Wickham soils are in higher, more convex positions on the low terraces than the Annemaine soils. They are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Annemaine fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 2 miles northeast of Oswichee, 2,400 feet west and 1,800 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 13, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—4 to 12 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay; strong medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—12 to 20 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; common medium distinct red (2.5YR 4/8) and light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—20 to 42 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/8) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—42 to 62 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) fine sandy loam; massive; friable; common medium distinct light gray (10YR 7/2) iron depletions; few fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to more than 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. The texture is clay or clay loam. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray and pale brown ranges from none to common in the upper part and from few to many in the lower part. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown ranges from none to common in the upper part and from few to many in the lower part.

The C horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, brown, and gray. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown is common or many. The texture commonly is fine sandy loam, sandy loam, or sandy clay loam. In some pedons, however, the horizon contains stratified materials ranging from sand to clay.

Bladen Series

The Bladen series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils that formed in clayey sediments. These soils are in level positions or in concave areas on low terraces adjacent to major streams. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Typic Albaquults.

Bladen soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Dogue, Lynchburg, Ocilla, and Wahee soils. The moderately well drained Dogue soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions than the Bladen soils. The somewhat poorly drained Lynchburg and Wahee soils are in slightly higher positions than the Bladen soils. Lynchburg soils are fine-loamy. The somewhat poorly drained Ocilla soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions than the Bladen soils and have a thick sandy epipedon.

Typical pedon of Bladen fine sandy loam in an area of Wahee-Bladen complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded; about 3 miles west of Glenville; 200 feet east and 2,600 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 15, T. 13 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 3 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) fine sandy loam; weak medium granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E—3 to 10 inches; dark gray (10YR 5/1) fine sandy loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation in root channels; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg1—10 to 18 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) clay; strong medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg2—18 to 27 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) clay; strong medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few medium roots; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) and common fine prominent red (2.5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg3—27 to 35 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; strong medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) and common fine prominent red (2.5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Btg4—35 to 51 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common coarse prominent red (2.5YR 5/8) and common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Btg5—51 to 65 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; many coarse distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) and common fine prominent red (2.5YR 5/8) and strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; extremely acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 60 inches to more than 80 inches. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 2 to 4, and chroma of 1 or 2. It is fine sandy loam or loam.

The E horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 1 or 2.

The Btg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 7, and chroma of 1 or 2. It has common or many masses of iron accumulation in shades of red, yellow, and brown. The texture is clay loam, sandy clay, or clay.

Blanton Series

The Blanton series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in sandy and loamy sediments. These soils are on ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 5 percent. These soils are loamy, siliceous, subactive, thermic Grossarenic Paleudults.

Blanton soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Cowarts, Fuquay, Marvyn, and Uchee soils. Cowarts soils are on side slopes at slightly lower elevations than the Blanton soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Marvyn soils are on the ridgetops at slightly lower elevations than the Blanton soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Fuquay and Uchee soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Blanton soils. They have a sandy epipedon that is 20 to 40 inches thick.

Typical pedon of Blanton loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes; about 2 miles south of Crawford, 500 feet east and 50 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 36, T. 17 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• E1—7 to 18 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E2—18 to 32 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine roots; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E3—32 to 42 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine streaks of uncoated sand; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—42 to 52 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; very friable; sand grains coated and bridged with clay; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—52 to 65 inches; 40 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8), 35 percent gray (10YR 6/1), and 25 percent brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) sandy clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; areas of gray are iron depletions; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where lime has been applied.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The E horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 5 to 8, and chroma of 1 to 8. It is sand, loamy sand, or loamy fine sand.

The Bt horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 3 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of brown, yellow, and red. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown, yellow, and red is few or common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is few or common. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

Conecuh Series

The Conecuh series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in clayey marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 1 to 8 percent. These soils are fine, smectitic, thermic Vertic Hapludults.

Conecuh soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Gritney, Hannon, and Luverne soils. Gritney and Hannon soils are in positions similar to those of the Conecuh soils but are at lower elevations. Gritney soils have mixed clay mineralogy. Hannon soils have accumulations of calcium carbonate in the upper part of the subsoil. Luverne soils are in positions similar to those of the Conecuh soils but are at higher elevations and have mixed clay mineralogy.

Typical pedon of Conecuh fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes; about 3 miles south of Hurtsboro, 300 feet south and 100 feet west of the northeast corner of sec. 24, T. 14 N., R. 26 E.

• Ap—0 to 3 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—3 to 10 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) silty clay; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; firm; many fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—10 to 22 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure parting to strong fine angular blocky; firm; few fine and medium roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—22 to 43 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) clay; strong medium angular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common distinct clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt4—43 to 55 inches; 25 percent light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2), 25 percent light yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/4), 25 percent red (2.5YR 4/6), and 25 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) silty clay; weak coarse angular blocky structure; firm; few fine flakes of mica; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C1—55 to 68 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) silty clay; massive; firm; many fine flakes of mica; few fine prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium faint grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions; extremely acid; clear smooth boundary.
• C2—68 to 80 inches; olive (5Y 5/3) silty clay loam; moderate medium platy rock structure; firm; few fine concretions of manganese oxide; many fine flakes of mica; common medium distinct olive yellow (2.5Y 6/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct gray (5Y 5/1) iron depletions; extremely acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loam or fine sandy loam.

The upper part of the Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown ranges from none to common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. The lower part of the horizon has the same range in color as the upper part, or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red and brown is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is clay or silty clay.

The C horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 4 to 7, and chroma of 2 to 6; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray. It is massive or has platy rock structure. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown ranges from few to many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from few to many. The texture dominantly ranges from sandy loam to clay. In some pedons, however, the C horizon is clayey shale.

Congaree Series

The Congaree series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy alluvium. These soils are on high parts of natural levees adjacent to major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 3 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Typic Udifluvents.

Congaree soils are associated on the landscape with Riverview and Toccoa soils. Riverview soils are in positions similar to those of the Congaree soils but are at slightly higher elevations. They have a loamy cambic horizon. Toccoa soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Congaree soils and are coarse-loamy.

Typical pedon of Congaree loam, in an area of Congaree-Toccoa complex, gently undulating, occasionally flooded; about 1.5 miles northeast of Lake Bickerstaff, 800 feet east and 1,900 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 12, T. 16 N., R.30 E.

• Ap—0 to 7 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; many fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• A—7 to 14 inches; dark brown (10YR 3/3) loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; few fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C1—14 to 35 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam; massive; friable; few fine roots; common fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C2—35 to 50 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; massive; friable; many fine and medium flakes of mica; moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C3—50 to 80 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/4) fine sandy loam; massive; friable; many fine and medium flakes of mica; common fine distinct pale brown (10YR 6/3) iron depletions; moderately acid.

Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The Ap and A horizons have hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loam or fine sandy loam.

The C horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 6. The texture is silty clay loam, loam, sandy loam, or fine sandy loam.

Cowarts Series

The Cowarts series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and on side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 2 to 15 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.

Cowarts soils are associated on the landscape with Blanton, Marvyn, Springhill, and Uchee soils. Blanton, Springhill, and Uchee soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Cowarts soils. Blanton and Uchee soils have a thick sandy epipedon. Springhill soils have a reddish subsoil. Marvyn soils are on broad ridgetops at slightly higher elevations than the Cowarts soils. They have a solum that is more than 40 inches thick.

Typical pedon of Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes; about 3.5 miles east of Marvyn, 1,800 feet east and 1,200 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 25, T. 17 N., R. 27 E.

• Ap—0 to 6 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and few medium roots; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—6 to 11 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine and medium roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—11 to 28 inches; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct yellowish red (5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—28 to 60 inches; 45 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/4), 35 percent red (2.5YR 4/5), and 20 percent gray (10YR 6/1) sandy clay loam; massive; firm; areas of gray are relic iron depletions; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed. The content of quartz gravel ranges from 0 to 15 percent in the surface and subsurface horizons and from 0 to 10 percent in the subsoil.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loamy sand or sandy loam.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loamy sand or sandy loam.

The BE horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or fine sandy loam.

The Bt horizon commonly has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. In some pedons, however, it has hue of 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 6. In some pedons, it has relic redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, brown, and yellow and redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray. The texture is sandy clay loam or clay loam.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, brown, yellow, and gray. The texture varies, ranging from sandy loam to sandy clay.

The C horizon has the same range in color as the BC horizon. The texture varies, ranging from loamy sand to clay. The C horizon is commonly stratified with fine- and coarse-textured materials.

Dogue Series

The Dogue series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in clayey and loamy fluvial deposits. These soils are on low stream terraces adjacent to major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Aquic Hapludults.

Dogue soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Bladen, Goldsboro, Lynchburg, and Wahee soils. The poorly drained Bladen and somewhat poorly drained Lynchburg and Wahee soils are in slightly lower positions on the terraces than the Dogue soils. Goldsboro soils are in slightly higher positions than the Dogue soils and are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Dogue fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 2.5 miles southeast of Pittsview, 1,600 feet west and 2,000 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 28, T. 14 N., R. 29 E.

• Ap1—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Ap2—4 to 11 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine roots; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—11 to 17 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) clay; strong medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few medium and fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—17 to 24 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine distinct brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) and few medium distinct yellowish red (5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—24 to 37 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• BC—37 to 52 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Cg1—52 to 62 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) loam; massive; many fine flakes of mica; common fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) and few fine distinct yellowish red (5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Cg2—62 to 70 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) loam; massive; common medium distinct yellowish red (5YR 5/6) and brownish yellow (10YR 6/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of yellow, brown, and red is few or common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is few or common. The texture is clay loam or clay.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red and yellow is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is sandy clay loam or sandy clay.

The C horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 3 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown, red, and yellow is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is loamy sand, sandy loam, or loam.

Dothan Series

The Dothan series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on broad ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 5 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Plinthic Kandiudults.

Dothan soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Fuquay, Orangeburg, Springhill, and Red Bay soils. Fuquay and Orangeburg soils are in slightly higher positions than the Dothan soils. Fuquay soils have a thick sandy epipedon. Orangeburg soils have a reddish subsoil and do not have significant accumulations of plinthite. Springhill soils are on side slopes and have a reddish subsoil. Red Bay soils are in positions similar to those of the Dothan soils but are at slightly higher elevations. They have a dark red subsoil.

Typical pedon of Dothan fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes; about 1.5 miles south of Jernigan, 2,100 feet west and 1,500 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 24, T. 13 N., R. 29 E.

• Ap—0 to 6 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine roots; slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—6 to 18 inches; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) sandy clay loam; weak fine subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine roots; few faint clay films of faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—18 to 34 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btv1—34 to 50 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; 10 percent nodular plinthite; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btv2—50 to 65 inches; 35 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6), 30 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6), 20 percent dark red (2.5YR 3/6), and 15 percent gray (10YR 6/1) sandy clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; few faint clay films on faces of peds; 10 percent nodular plinthite; areas of gray are iron depletions; strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. The depth to horizons that contain 5 percent or more plinthite ranges from 24 to 60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is fine sandy loam or sandy loam.

The BE or BA horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 6. The texture is sandy loam or fine sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The Btv horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray. The content of nodular plinthite ranges from 5 to 25 percent, by volume. The texture is sandy clay loam or clay loam.

Fuquay Series

The Fuquay series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in sandy and loamy sediments. These soils are on broad ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 5 percent. These soils are loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Arenic Plinthic Kandiudults.

Fuquay soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Blanton, Dothan, Orangeburg, and Red Bay soils. Blanton soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Fuquay soils and have a sandy epipedon that is 40 to 80 inches thick. Dothan soils are in slightly lower positions than the Fuquay soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Orangeburg and Red Bay soils are in slightly higher positions than the Fuquay soils. They do not have a thick sandy epipedon and have a reddish subsoil.

Typical pedon of Fuquay loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes; about 4.5 miles south of Fort Mitchell, 2,000 feet west and 1,000 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 21, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 8 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine roots; slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E1—8 to 16 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; common fine roots; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E2—16 to 28 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; common fine roots; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt—28 to 48 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btv—48 to 65 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few faint clay films on faces of peds; 15 percent nodular plinthite; common medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) and prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; common fine and medium distinct gray (10YR 6/1) iron depletions; moderately acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. The depth to horizons that contain 5 percent or more plinthite ranges from 35 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where lime has been applied.

The Ap or A horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The E horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 3 to 6. The texture is loamy sand or loamy fine sand.

The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The Btv horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 8, and chroma of 4 to 8. The redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown and redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray are in a reticulate pattern. The content of nodular plinthite ranges from 5 to 25 percent, by volume. The texture is sandy clay loam or sandy loam.

Goldsboro Series

The Goldsboro series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on low terraces adjacent to major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, siliceous, semiactive, thermic Aquic Paleudults.

Goldsboro soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Dogue, Gritney, Lynchburg, and Ocilla soils. Dogue soils are in slightly lower positions than the Goldsboro soils and have a clayey argillic horizon. Gritney soils are in higher positions than the Goldsboro soils and have a clayey argillic horizon. The somewhat poorly drained Lynchburg and Ocilla soils are in slightly lower positions than the Goldsboro soils.

Typical pedon of Goldsboro loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes; about 4 miles west of Glenville, 1,200 feet east and 50 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 4, T. 13 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 9 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E—9 to 17 inches; light yellowish brown (2.5Y 6/4) loamy fine sand; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—17 to 28 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—28 to 43 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent dark red (2.5YR 3/6) and strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; few medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Btg—43 to 64 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and red (2.5YR 4/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Cg—64 to 80 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) sandy clay loam; massive; common thin strata of sandy loam; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and yellowish red (5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 2 to 4. It is loamy fine sand, fine sandy loam, or sandy loam.

The BE horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR and 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 6. The texture is fine sandy loam or sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and red is none or few in the upper part and few or common in the lower part. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is none or few in the upper part and few or common in the lower part. The texture is sandy loam, loam, clay loam, or sandy clay loam.

The Btg horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red and brown is common or many. The texture is clay loam or loam.

The Cg horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR to 5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red and brown ranges from few to many. The texture commonly is sandy clay loam or sandy loam. In some pedons, however, the horizon contains stratified sandy, loamy, and clayey materials.

Gritney Series

The Gritney series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in clayey marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and toeslopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 2 to 5 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Aquic Hapludults.

Gritney soils commonly are associated on the landscape with Conecuh, Goldsboro, and Luverne soils. Conecuh and Luverne soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Gritney soils but are at higher elevations. Conecuh soils have smectitic clay mineralogy. Luverne soils do not have low-chroma redoximorphic depletions in the upper part of the argillic horizon. Goldsboro soils are in lower positions than the Gritney soils and are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Gritney fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes; about two miles east of Rutherford, 2,000 feet east and 300 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 13, T. 14 N., R. 27 E.

• Ap—0 to 7 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E—7 to 13 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—13 to 25 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent yellowish red (5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—25 to 39 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt3—39 to 49 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent dark red (10R 3/6) masses of iron accumulation; few medium distinct light gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C—49 to 80 inches; 40 percent light brownish gray (10YR 6/2), 40 percent dark red (10R 3/6), and 20 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; massive; firm; few thin strata of sandy loam; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 35 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is fine sandy loam.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 3 or 4. It is loamy sand, sandy loam, or fine sandy loam.

The upper part of the Bt horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The middle and lower parts of the Bt horizon have hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 8; or they have no dominant matrix color and are multicolored in shades of gray, brown, red, and yellow. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red or brown ranges from none to common in the upper part and is common or many in the lower part. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common in the upper part and is common or many in the lower part. The texture is clay or sandy clay.

The BC or CB horizon, if it occurs, has color and texture similar to those of the lower part of the Bt horizon.

The C horizon is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam. In most pedons the horizon has thin strata of loamy sand, sandy loam, or sandy clay.

Hannon Series

The Hannon series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in clayey sediments overlying soft limestone (chalk) or alkaline clays. These soils are on broad ridgetops and on side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 1 to 25 percent. These soils are fine, smectitic, thermic Chromic Hapluderts.

Hannon soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Conecuh, Luverne, and Sumter soils. Conecuh and Luverne soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Hannon soils but are at higher elevations. They do not have alkaline materials within a depth of 60 inches. Sumter soils are in slightly lower positions on the ridgetops and side slopes than the Hannon soils. They are calcareous to the surface.

Typical pedon of Hannon clay, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded; about 3 miles east of Hurtsboro, 1,000 feet west and 400 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 31, T. 15 N., R. 27 E.

• Ap—0 to 2 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay; weak fine granular structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt—2 to 10 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) clay; strong medium angular blocky structure; firm; many fine roots; common pressure faces; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btss1—10 to 18 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) clay; strong medium angular blocky structure; firm; common fine roots; few large intersecting slickensides that have prominent polished and grooved surfaces; many pressure faces; common medium distinct light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btss2—18 to 26 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) clay; moderate coarse angular blocky structure parting to strong medium angular blocky; firm; common fine roots flattened on faces of peds; common large intersecting slickensides that have prominent polished and grooved surfaces; many pressure faces; many medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; few fine and medium distinct grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) iron depletions on surfaces of peds; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bkss1—26 to 33 inches; clay, light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) interior and olive gray (5Y 5/2) exterior; moderate coarse angular blocky structure parting to strong fine and medium angular blocky; firm; few fine roots on faces of peds; common large intersecting slickensides that have distinct polished and grooved surfaces; few fine and medium rounded soft masses of calcium carbonate; few fine black concretions of iron and manganese oxides; few medium distinct yellowish red (5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; olive gray surfaces of slickensides and peds are iron depletions; slightly effervescent; slightly alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
• Bkss2—33 to 65 inches; silty clay, olive (5Y 5/4) interior and olive gray (5Y 5/2) exterior; moderate coarse angular blocky structure parting to strong fine and medium angular blocky; firm; common large intersecting slickensides that have distinct polished and grooved surfaces; many pressure faces; many fine and medium soft masses of calcium carbonate; olive gray surfaces of slickensides and peds are iron depletions; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline.

The depth to soft limestone (chalk) bedrock that is characterized as paralithic is more than 80 inches. The depth to horizons that have accumulations of calcium carbonate ranges from 12 to 30 inches.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4. Reaction ranges from strongly acid to neutral. The texture is clay loam or clay.

The Bt and Btss horizons have hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red and brown ranges from none to common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to neutral. The texture is clay or silty clay.

The Bkss horizon has hue of 10YR to 5Y and value of 4 to 6. It has chroma of 4 to 6 in ped interiors and 2 to 4 on exterior surfaces of peds. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and red ranges from few to many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from few to many. The content of soft masses and nodules or concretions of calcium carbonate ranges from few to many. The content of soft black masses and concretions of iron and manganese oxides ranges from none to common. Reaction is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline. The texture is clay or silty clay.

The BC or CB horizon, if it occurs, has a range in color similar to that of the Bkss horizon, or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of olive, gray, and brown. The texture is loam, clay loam, sandy clay loam, or silty clay loam. The content of soft masses or concretions or both of calcium carbonate ranges from common to many. The content of soft masses and concretions of iron and manganese oxides ranges from none to common.

The 2C or C horizon, if it occurs, is commonly stratified. It has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 2 to 6. Strata that have chroma of 4 to 6 are generally thinner and have less clay than those that have chroma of 2 or 3. The horizon is massive or has platy rock structure. The texture ranges from sandy loam to clay. Some pedons have strata of soft limestone (chalk) or oyster shells.

Iuka Series

The Iuka series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in stratified loamy and sandy alluvium. These soils are on high parts of natural levees on flood plains along streams throughout the county. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are coarse-loamy, siliceous, active, acid, thermic Aquic Udifluvents.

Iuka soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Kinston, Mantachie, and Mooreville soils. The poorly drained Kinston and somewhat poorly drained Mantachie soils are in lower, less convex positions on the flood plains than the Iuka soils and are fine-loamy. The well drained Mooreville soils are in slightly lower positions on the natural levees than the Iuka soils and are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Iuka fine sandy loam in an area of Kinston, Mantachie, and Iuka soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 2 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, 200 feet west and 300 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 13, T. 14 N., R. 26 E.

• Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• C1—8 to 16 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) fine sandy loam; massive; very friable; few fine and medium roots; few fine faint light brownish gray iron depletions; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C2—16 to 32 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) fine sandy loam; massive; very friable; few fine roots; few fine distinct brownish yellow (10YR 6/8) masses of iron accumulation; common medium faint light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C3—32 to 45 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) fine sandy loam; massive; very friable; few thin strata of loamy sand; few medium distinct light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C4—45 to 80 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) fine sandy loam; massive; very friable; few thin strata of loamy sand; common medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid.

Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is fine sandy loam.

The C horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 to 6. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and yellow is few or common in the upper part and common or many in the lower part. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is few or common in the upper part and common or many in the lower part. The texture is fine sandy loam or sandy loam. Thin strata of finer- and coarser-textured materials are in most pedons.

The Cg horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown, yellow, and red is common or many. The texture is loamy sand, fine sandy loam, sandy loam, silt loam, or loam. In most pedons the horizon has thin strata of finer- or coarser-textured materials.

Kinston Series

The Kinston series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils that formed in stratified loamy alluvium. These soils are on low parts of flood plains. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, siliceous, semiactive, acid, thermic Typic Fluvaquents.

Kinston soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Iuka, Mantachie, and Mooreville soils. These associated soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions on the flood plains than the Kinston soils. Iuka soils are moderately well drained and are coarse-loamy. Mantachie soils are somewhat poorly drained. Mooreville soils are moderately well drained.

Typical pedon of Kinston sandy loam, in an area of Kinston, Mantachie, and Iuka soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 4 miles east of Marvyn, 1,600 feet west and 1,800 feet south of northeast corner of sec. 4, T. 16 N., R. 27 E.

• A—0 to 3 inches; dark gray (10YR 4/1) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Ag—3 to 14 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; many fine roots; common fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation in root channels; very strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Cg1—14 to 38 inches; light gray (10YR 6/1) clay loam; massive; friable; few fine roots; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Cg2—38 to 65 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay loam; massive; friable; few thin strata of sandy loam; common fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid.

Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 1 to 3.

The Ag horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR, value 4 or 5, and chroma of 1 or 2. The texture is loam, sandy loam, or silt loam.

The Cg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and yellow ranges from few to many. The texture dominantly is loam, silt loam, or clay loam in the upper part and sandy loam or clay loam in the lower part. Most pedons have strata of finer- and coarser-textured materials. In some pedons the horizon has gravelly layers below a depth of 40 inches.

Kolomoki Series

The Kolomoki series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in clayey sediments. These soils are on low stream terraces adjacent to major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Hapludults.

Kolomoki soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Annemaine, Maxton, Riverview, and Wickham soils. Annemaine soils are in slightly lower positions on the terraces than the Kolomoki soils. They have low-chroma iron depletions in the upper part of the argillic horizon. Maxton and Wickham soils are in slightly higher positions on the terraces than the Kolomoki soils and are fine-loamy. Riverview soils are on flood plains adjacent to areas of the Kolomoki soils and are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Kolomoki fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 10 miles southeast of Fort Mitchell, 1,400 feet west and 300 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 8, T. 14 N., R. 31 E.

• Ap—0 to 6 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—6 to 14 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; many fine and few medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few black stains on faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—14 to 22 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt3—22 to 36 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) sandy clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• BC—36 to 48 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• C—48 to 65 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) loamy sand; single grained; loose; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum is 36 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is fine sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is clay loam, sandy clay, or clay.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 5YR or 7.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The C horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam, loamy sand, or sand.

Luverne Series

The Luverne series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in stratified clayey and loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 2 to 25 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Typic Hapludults.

Luverne soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Conecuh, Gritney, Hannon, Springhill, and Troup soils. Conecuh, Gritney, and Hannon soils are in similar positions on the landscape to Luverne soils but are at lower elevations. Conecuh soils have smectitic mineralogy. Gritney soils are brownish in the upper part of the subsoil. Hannon soils have smectitic mineralogy and are alkaline in the lower part of the subsoil. Springhill soils are in positions similar to those of the Luverne soils and are fine-loamy. Troup soils are in higher positions than the Luverne soils and have a thick sandy epipedon.

Typical pedon of Luverne sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes; about 2 miles southeast of Glenville, about 1,400 feet west and 700 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 29, T. 13 N., R. 29 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E—4 to 10 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy fine sand; single grained; loose; many fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—10 to 18 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; many fine and medium roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—18 to 31 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• BC—31 to 48 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; few fine distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; the iron accumulations and depletions are relict redoximorphic features; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—48 to 65 inches; thinly stratified red (2.5YR 4/6), yellowish brown (10YR 5/6), strong brown (7.5YR 5/6), and light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) sandy clay loam and sandy loam; massive; friable; areas of red, yellowish brown, and strong brown are masses of iron accumulation; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 20 to 50 inches. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. It is loamy sand, loamy fine sand, or sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and yellow ranges from none to common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. The accumulations and depletions are relict redoximorphic features. The texture is clay loam, sandy clay, or clay.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has a range in color similar to that of the Bt horizon, or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, gray, and brown. The texture is sandy clay or sandy clay loam.

The C horizon consists of stratified sediments having a high content of mica. The texture of individual strata ranges from loamy sand to clay. Color varies, but the sandier textured strata commonly have hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. Clayey strata are generally grayish. In some pedons the horizon has thin lenses or strata of shale or ironstone.

Lynchburg Series

The Lynchburg series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on low terraces. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, siliceous, semiactive, thermic Aeric Paleaquults.

Lynchburg soils commonly are associated on the landscape with Bladen, Dogue, Goldsboro, and Ocilla soils. The poorly drained Bladen soils are in lower positions than those of the Lynchburg soils. Dogue, Goldsboro, and Ocilla soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions than those of the Lynchburg soils. Dogue soils are moderately well drained and have a clayey argillic horizon. Goldsboro soils are moderately well drained. Ocilla soils have a thick sandy epipedon.

Typical pedon of Lynchburg loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 2 miles east of Rutherford, 2,500 feet west and 1,200 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 24, T. 14 N., R. 27 E.

• Ap—0 to 7 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine roots; slightly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• E—7 to 15 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine roots; common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; slightly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt—15 to 32 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg1—32 to 45 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg2—45 to 65 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) and yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction ranges from extremely acid to strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 1 or 2.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, brown, and yellow is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The Btg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown, yellow, and red is common or many. The texture is sandy clay loam or clay loam.

Mantachie Series

The Mantachie series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in loamy alluvium. These soils are on low to intermediate parts of flood plains. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, siliceous, active, acid, thermic Aeric Endoaquepts.

Mantachie soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Iuka and Kinston soils. The moderately well drained Iuka soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions than those of the Mantachie soils and are coarse-loamy. The poorly drained Kinston soils are in slightly lower, more concave positions than those of the Mantachie soils.

Typical pedon of Mantachie fine sandy loam, in an area of Kinston, Mantachie, and Iuka soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 3 miles southeast of Marvyn, 2,400 feet west and 2,200 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 35, T. 16 N., R. 27 E.

• A—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Bw—4 to 10 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine and medium roots; few medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation in root channels; common medium distinct grayish brown (10YR 5/2) iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bg1—10 to 28 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine and medium roots; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) and few fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; common dark concretions of iron and manganese oxides; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bg2—28 to 45 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) and yellowish red (5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; few fine dark concretions of iron and manganese oxides; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bg3—45 to 65 inches; gray (10YR 6/1) sandy clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 30 to more than 60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3. The texture is fine sandy loam.

The Bw horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 6; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of yellow, brown, and gray. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam.

The Bg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown ranges from few to many. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam.

Marvyn Series

The Marvyn series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 2 to 5 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.

Marvyn soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Blanton, Cowarts, and Uchee soils. Blanton and Uchee soils are in slightly higher positions than those of the Marvyn soils. They have a thick sandy epipedon. Cowarts soils are on side slopes adjacent to areas of the Marvyn soils and have a solum that is less than 40 inches thick.

Typical pedon of Marvyn loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes; about 2 miles southwest of Crawford, 400 feet west and 1,400 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 27, T. 17 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 6 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loamy sand; weak medium granular structure; very friable; common fine roots; slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—6 to 16 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; very friable; common fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—16 to 38 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—38 to 44 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few medium distinct yellowish red (5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• BC—44 to 49 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; very friable; common medium prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation, which are relict redoximorphic features; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C—49 to 65 inches; 45 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/4), 35 percent light brownish gray (10YR 6/2), and 20 percent red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy loam; massive; very friable; few thin strata of sandy clay loam and loamy sand; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions, which are relict redoximorphic features; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum is 40 to 60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3.

The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 4 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray.

The C horizon commonly has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, yellow, brown, and gray. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam. Most pedons have strata or pockets of finer- and coarser-textured materials.

Maxton Series

The Maxton series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in stratified loamy and sandy sediments. These soils are on low terraces adjacent to the Chattahoochee River and other large streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, siliceous, subactive, thermic Typic Hapludults.

Maxton soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Annemaine, Kolomoki, Riverview, and Wickham soils. Annemaine and Kolomoki soils are in slightly lower positions than those of the Maxton soils. They have a clayey argillic horizon. Riverview soils are on flood plains adjacent to areas of the Maxton soils. They have a loamy cambic horizon. Wickham soils are in positions similar to those of the Maxton soils. They do not have a sandy substratum.

Typical pedon of Maxton loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 6 miles east of Loflin, 700 feet west and 800 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 14 N., R. 31 E.

• Ap—0 to 10 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—10 to 18 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on surfaces of peds; few fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—18 to 27 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many medium and few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—27 to 38 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• 2C1—38 to 55 inches; reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sand; single grained; loose; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• 2C2—55 to 75 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) sand; single grained; loose; strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum is 20 to 40 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The Ap or A horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. It is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The 2C horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is coarse sand, sand, loamy sand, or very gravelly sand.

Mooreville Series

The Mooreville series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils that formed in loamy alluvium. These soils are on flood plains along major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, siliceous, active, thermic Fluvaquentic Dystrochrepts.

Mooreville soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Una and Urbo soils. The somewhat poorly drained Urbo soils are in slightly lower positions than those of the Mooreville soils. The poorly drained Una soils are in depressions on the flood plains.

Typical pedon of Mooreville fine sandy loam, in an area of Urbo-Mooreville-Una complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 1,600 feet north and 1,700 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 15, T. 14 N., R. 26 E.

• A—0 to 6 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Bw1—6 to 15 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; few fine faint light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bw2—15 to 28 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine and medium roots; few medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bw3—28 to 45 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct grayish brown (10YR 5/2) and light gray (10YR 7/2) iron depletions; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• C—45 to 70 inches; 40 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/4), 30 percent grayish brown (10YR 5/2), and 30 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) sandy loam; massive; friable; few thin strata of loamy sand; few streaks of pale brown (10YR 7/3) uncoated sand; areas of yellowish brown and strong brown are masses of iron accumulation; areas of grayish brown are iron depletions; strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to more than 60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3.

The Bw horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red or brown ranges from few to many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from few to many. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam.

The C horizon commonly has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, brown, and gray. The texture is loam, sandy loam, or sandy clay loam. Most pedons have strata of finer- and coarser-textured materials.

Ocilla Series

The Ocilla series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in sandy and loamy sediments. These soils are on low stream terraces. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are loamy, siliceous, semiactive, thermic Aquic Arenic Paleudults.

Ocilla soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Bladen, Goldsboro, and Lynchburg soils. The poorly drained Bladen soils are in slightly lower positions than those of the Ocilla soils. The moderately well drained Goldsboro soils are in slightly higher positions than those of the Ocilla soils. They do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Lynchburg soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Ocilla soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon.

Typical pedon of Ocilla loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 6 miles south of Hurtsboro, 200 feet west and 700 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 36, T. 14 N., R. 26 E.

• Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; slightly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• E1—8 to 20 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loamy fine sand; single grained; loose; common fine roots; few fine faint very pale brown iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E2—20 to 28 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3) loamy fine sand; single grained; loose; few fine and medium roots; few fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—28 to 35 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—35 to 48 inches; 40 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6), 30 percent light brownish gray (10YR 6/2), and 30 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; areas of yellowish brown and strong brown are masses of iron accumulation; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—48 to 65 inches; 40 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/6), 30 percent light brownish gray (10YR 6/2), and 30 percent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) sandy clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; areas of yellowish brown and strong brown are masses of iron accumulation; areas of light brownish gray are iron depletions; strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 60 to more than 80 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where lime has been applied.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3.

The E horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 to 7, and chroma 2 to 4. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and yellow ranges from none to common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. The texture is loamy sand or loamy fine sand.

The Bt horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 8; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of brown, yellow, red, and gray. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown is common or many. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray is common or many. The texture is sandy loam, sandy clay loam, or sandy clay.

Orangeburg Series

The Orangeburg series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 8 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kandiudults.

Orangeburg soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Dothan, Fuquay, Red Bay, and Springhill soils. Dothan, Fuquay, and Red Bay soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Orangeburg soil. Dothan soils have a brownish argillic horizon and have significant accumulations of plinthite in the lower part of the kandic horizon. Fuquay soils have a thick sandy epipedon. Red Bay soils have a dark red kandic horizon. Springhill soils are on side slopes adjacent to areas of the Orangeburg soils and have a significant decrease in clay content in the lower part of the kandic horizon.

Typical pedon of Orangeburg fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes; about 2 miles west of Oswichee, 400 feet east and 1,100 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 21, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and few medium roots; very strongly acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• BA—8 to 15 inches; brown (7.5YR 4/4) fine sandy loam; weak fine subangular blocky structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—15 to 30 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—30 to 40 inches; red (2.5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation, which are relict redoximorphic features; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt3—40 to 80 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 or 4. It is fine sandy loam, sandy loam, loamy sand, or loamy fine sand.

The BA or BE horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 2.5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is fine sandy loam or sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. The texture is sandy clay loam.

Pacolet Series

The Pacolet series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in material weathered from acid crystalline rocks. These soils are on side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 15 to 25 percent. These soils are fine, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.

Pacolet soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Orangeburg and Springhill soils. These associated soils are in higher positions than those of the Pacolet soils. They are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes; about one mile north of Phenix City, 200 feet west and 300 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 2, T. 18 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark reddish brown (5YR 3/3) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• BA—4 to 9 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine roots; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt1—9 to 15 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; many fine and medium roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—15 to 22 inches; red (2.5YR 4/6) sandy clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few medium roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common fine flakes of mica; 10 percent quartz gravel; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—22 to 80 inches; 50 percent red (2.5YR 4/8) and 50 percent reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/6) saprolite that has a texture of sandy loam; massive; friable; many fine and medium flakes of mica; very strongly acid.

The solum is less than 30 inches thick. The depth to hard bedrock is more than 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The BA horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. The texture is clay, clay loam, or sandy clay.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10R to 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. The content of rock fragments ranges from 0 to 15 percent. The texture is sandy loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam.

The C horizon has hue of 10R to 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 6 to 8. It is loamy saprolite that weathered from felsic crystalline rock. The texture is loam, sandy loam, or sandy clay loam.

Red Bay Series

The Red Bay series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on broad ridgetops in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Rhodic Kandiudults.

Red Bay soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Dothan, Fuquay, and Orangeburg soils. These associated soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Red Bay soils. Dothan soils have a brownish kandic horizon that has significant accumulations of plinthite in the lower part. Fuquay soils have a thick sandy epipedon. Orangeburg soils do not have a dark red kandic horizon.

Typical pedon of Red Bay sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes; about 1 mile southeast of Oswichee, 1,500 feet east and 300 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 23, T. 15 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 9 inches; reddish brown (5YR 4/3) sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—9 to 29 inches; dark red (2.5YR 3/6) sandy clay loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—29 to 45 inches; dark reddish brown (2.5YR 3/4) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; common faint clay films of faces of peds; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt3—45 to 65 inches; dark red (10R 3/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid in the upper part of the solum and is very strongly acid or strongly acid in the lower part.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The Bt horizon has hue of 10R or 2.5YR, value of 3, and chroma of 4 to 6. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

Riverview Series

The Riverview series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy alluvium. These soils are on low terraces and natural levees along the Chattahoochee River. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, mixed, active, thermic Fluventic Dystrochrepts.

Riverview soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Congaree, Kolomoki, Maxton, Toccoa, and Wickham soils. Congaree and Toccoa soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Riverview soils but are at lower elevations. Congaree soils do not have a cambic horizon. Toccoa soils do not have a cambic horizon and are coarse-loamy. Kolomoki, Maxton, and Wickham soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Riverview soils but are at higher elevations. Kolomoki soils have a clayey argillic horizon. Maxton and Wickham soils have a fine-loamy argillic horizon.

Typical pedon of Riverview loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded; about 5 miles southeast of Phenix City, 1,600 feet north and 2,000 feet east of the southwest corner of sec. 13, T. 16 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 8 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak medium granular structure; friable; many fine roots; few fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bw—8 to 25 inches; dark yellowish brown (10YR 4/6) loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine roots; many fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Ab—25 to 30 inches; very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) silt loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• B´w—30 to 43 inches; dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—43 to 65 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loam; massive; friable; few thin strata of sandy loam; many fine flakes of mica; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 24 to 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to slightly acid in the A horizon and is very strongly acid or strongly acid in the B and C horizons. Some pedons have a buried A or B horizon or both below a depth of 20 inches. These buried horizons have the same range in color and texture as the A or B horizon.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loam or silt loam.

The Bw horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 to 8. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of brown and red is none or few. The texture is loam, silt loam, silty clay loam, or clay loam.

The C horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 6. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of yellow, brown, and red ranges from none to common. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. The texture is loamy sand, fine sandy loam, or loam. Most pedons have thin strata of finer- or coarser-textured material.

Springhill Series

The Springhill series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on narrow ridgetops and on side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 2 to 30 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Typic Kanhapludults.

Springhill soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Alaga, Cowarts, Luverne, Orangeburg, Pacolet, and Troup soils. Alaga, Orangeburg, and Troup soils are in higher landscape positions than those of the Springhill soils. Alaga soils are sandy throughout. Orangeburg soils do not have a significant decrease in clay content within a depth of 60 inches. Troup soils have a thick sandy epipedon. Cowarts and Luverne soils are in positions similar to those of the Springhill soils. Cowarts soils have a brownish kandic horizon. Luverne soils have a clayey argillic horizon. Pacolet soils are in lower landscape positions than those of the Springhill soils. They have a clayey kandic horizon.

Typical pedon of Springhill loamy sand, in an area of Troup- Springhill-Luverne complex, 10 to 30 percent slopes; about 0.5 mile east of Glenville, 2,600 feet west and 1,200 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 18, T. 13 N., R. 29 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/4) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E—4 to 12 inches; brown (7.5YR 4/4) loamy sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—12 to 31 inches; red (2.5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—31 to 38 inches; red (2.5YR 4/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt3—38 to 45 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few faint clay films on faces of peds; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt4—45 to 65 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/8) sandy loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/8) and red (2.5YR 4/8) masses of iron accumulation, which are relict redoximorphic features; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 40 inches thick. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed. The content of rounded quartz gravel or fragments of ironstone or both ranges from 0 to 10 percent throughout the profile.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loamy sand or sandy loam.

The E horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loamy sand or sandy loam.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy clay loam in the upper part and sandy clay loam or sandy loam in the lower part. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of yellow, brown, or red ranges from none to common in the lower part. The accumulations are considered to be relict features.

The C horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. It is commonly stratified. The texture ranges from sandy clay loam to loamy sand.

Sumter Series

The Sumter series consists of moderately deep, well drained soils that formed in materials weathered from alkaline clays and soft limestone (chalk). These soils are on side slopes in uplands of the Blackland Prairie. Slopes range from 5 to 25 percent. These soils are fine-silty, carbonatic, thermic Rendollic Eutrochrepts.

Sumter soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Hannon soils. Hannon soils are in slightly higher positions than those of the Sumter soils. They have a reddish argillic horizon and are acid in the upper part of the subsoil.

Typical pedon of Sumter silty clay loam, in an area of Sumter-Hannon complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded; about 5 miles south of Marvyn, 1,800 feet east and 2,000 feet north of the southwest corner of sec. 12, T. 16 N., R. 26 E.

• Ap—0 to 3 inches; very dark grayish brown (2.5Y 3/2) silty clay loam; weak coarse granular structure; firm; many fine roots; common fragments of fossil oyster shell; common fine soft masses of calcium carbonate; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
• Bk1—3 to 21 inches; pale olive (5Y 6/4) silty clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine and medium roots; few fine fragments of soft limestone (chalk); many fine, medium, and coarse soft masses of calcium carbonate; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bk2—21 to 28 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) silty clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common fine fragments of soft limestone (chalk); few fossil oyster shells; many fine, medium, and coarse soft masses of calcium carbonate; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
• Bk3—28 to 38 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/6) silty clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common fine fragments of soft limestone (chalk); few fossil oyster shells; many fine, medium, and coarse soft masses of calcium carbonate; common medium distinct pale olive (5Y 6/3) iron depletions; strongly effervescent; moderately alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
• Cr—38 to 80 inches; weathered, soft limestone (chalk) bedrock; massive; very firm; common thin strata of fossil oyster shell; violently effervescent; moderately alkaline.

The thickness of the solum and depth to soft bedrock ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Reaction is slightly alkaline or moderately alkaline throughout the profile.

The A horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 1 or 2. The texture is silty clay loam or silty clay.

The Bk horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 4 to 7, and chroma of 3 to 6. It has common or many soft masses or concretions or both of calcium carbonate. The texture is silty clay loam, silty clay, or clay.

The Cr horizon is weathered, soft limestone (chalk) bedrock. It is massive or has thick platy rock structure. It can be cut with difficulty using hand tools and is rippable by heavy equipment. In most pedons it has strata of fossil oyster shell. These strata range in thickness from a few inches to a few feet.

Toccoa Series

The Toccoa series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy and sandy alluvium. These soils are on high parts of natural levees along major streams. Slopes range from 0 to 3 percent. These soils are coarse-loamy, mixed, active, nonacid, thermic Typic Udifluvents.

Toccoa soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Congaree, Riverview, and Wickham soils. Congaree and Riverview soils are in positions similar to those of the Toccoa soils. They are fine-loamy. Wickham soils are on terraces at higher elevations than the Toccoa soils and are fine-loamy.

Typical pedon of Toccoa fine sandy loam, in an area of Congaree-Toccoa complex, gently undulating, occasionally flooded; about 2 miles northeast of Lake Bickerstaff, 1,900 feet west and 2,400 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 12, T. 16 N., R. 30 E.

• Ap—0 to 5 inches; dark brown (7.5YR 3/4) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; many fine and medium roots; few fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• C1—5 to 17 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) fine sandy loam; massive; faint bedding planes; very friable; many fine and medium roots; common fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C2—17 to 22 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) fine sandy loam; massive; faint bedding planes; very friable; common fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C3—22 to 37 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) loam; massive; faint bedding planes; very friable; common fine flakes of mica; moderately acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C4—37 to 65 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) sandy loam; massive; faint bedding planes; very friable; few thin strata of loam; common fine flakes of mica; moderately acid.

Reaction is strongly acid or moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 3 or 4, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The C horizon has hue of 5YR to 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 6. The texture is fine sandy loam, sandy loam, or loam. Most pedons have strata of finer- or coarser-textured materials.

Troup Series

The Troup series consists of very deep, somewhat excessively drained soils that formed in sandy and loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 30 percent. These soils are loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Grossarenic Kandiudults.

Troup soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Alaga, Luverne, and Springhill soils. Alaga soils are in positions similar to those of the Troup soils. They have sandy textures to a depth of more than 80 inches. Luverne and Springhill soils are in lower landscape positions than those of the Troup soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Luverne soils have a clayey argillic horizon.

Typical pedon of Troup loamy fine sand, in an area of Troup-Alaga complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes; about 1 mile north of Sandfort, 800 feet east and 600 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 27, T. 16 N., R. 28 E.

• A—0 to 4 inches; brown (10YR 5/3) loamy fine sand; weak fine granular structure; very friable; common fine roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E1—4 to 10 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; common fine roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• E2—10 to 27 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine and medium roots; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• E3—27 to 45 inches; brownish yellow (10YR 6/6) loamy sand; single grained; loose; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• E4—45 to 54 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt1—54 to 64 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; very friable; sand grains are bridged and coated with clay; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt2—64 to 80 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/8) sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; very friable; sand grains bridged and coated with clay; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 80 inches thick. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where lime has been applied.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4. The texture is loamy sand or loamy fine sand.

The E horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 5 to 8, and chroma of 3 to 8. The texture is loamy sand or loamy fine sand.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR or 5YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

Uchee Series

The Uchee series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in sandy and loamy marine sediments. These soils are on ridgetops and side slopes in the uplands. Slopes range from 0 to 15 percent. These soils are loamy, kaolinitic, thermic Arenic Kanhapludults.

Uchee soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Blanton, Cowarts, and Marvyn soils. Blanton and Cowarts soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Uchee soils. Blanton soils have a sandy epipedon that is 40 to 80 inches thick. Cowarts soils do not have a thick sandy epipedon. Marvyn soils are on broad ridgetops at slightly higher elevations than the Uchee soils and do not have a thick sandy epipedon.

Typical pedon of Uchee loamy sand, in an area of Uchee-Cowarts complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes; about 0.5 mile south of Crawford, 600 feet east and 2,400 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 24, T. 17 N., R. 28 E.

• Ap—0 to 7 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) loamy sand; single grained; loose; common fine and medium roots; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• E1—7 to 16 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few fine and medium roots; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• E2—16 to 30 inches; light yellowish brown (10YR 6/4) loamy sand; single grained; loose; few medium roots; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt1—30 to 42 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy loam; weak medium subangular blocky structure; very friable; sand grains coated and bridged with clay; few fine distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—42 to 54 inches; yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium distinct strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) masses of iron accumulation; common fine and medium distinct light gray (10YR 7/1) iron depletions; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—54 to 80 inches; 35 percent yellowish brown (10YR 5/8), 35 percent red (2.5YR 4/6), and 30 percent light gray (10YR 7/1) sandy loam; massive; friable; few thin strata and streaks of loamy sand; areas of light gray are iron depletions; very strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to more than 60 inches. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where lime has been applied. The content of rounded quartz gravel ranges from 0 to 10 percent throughout the profile.

The Ap or A horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The E horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 6. It is sand or loamy sand.

The Bt horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. It has few or common redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray below a depth of 30 inches. The texture is sandy loam or sandy clay loam.

The C horizon commonly has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of red, brown, yellow, and gray. The texture is loamy sand, sandy loam, or sandy clay loam. Most pedons have strata and streaks of finer- and coarser-textured materials.

Una Series

The Una series consists of very deep, poorly drained soils that formed in clayey alluvium. These soils are in depressional areas on flood plains. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, active, acid, thermic Typic Epiaquepts.

Una soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Mooreville and Urbo soils. The moderately well drained Mooreville and somewhat poorly drained Urbo soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions on the flood plains than the Una soils. Mooreville soils are fine-loamy. Urbo soils have vertic properties.

Typical pedon of Una silty clay loam, in an area of Urbo-Mooreville-Una complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 3 miles south of Huguley, 1,800 feet north and 1,900 feet west of the southeast corner of sec. 9, T. 16 N., R. 28 E.

• A—0 to 3 inches; very dark gray (10YR 3/1) silty clay loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; common fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Bg1—3 to 8 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common fine and medium roots; few fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; few fine distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation in root channels; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bg2—8 to 36 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; few fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; few medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bg3—36 to 42 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; few medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bg4—42 to 65 inches; gray (5Y 5/1) clay; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; few medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile.

The A horizon has hue of 10YR to 5Y, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, brown, and yellow ranges from none to common.

The Bg horizon has hue of 10YR to 5Y, value of 4 to 7, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown ranges from few to many. In most pedons the horizon has few or common soft masses or concretions or both of iron and manganese oxides. The texture is silty clay loam, silty clay, or clay.

Urbo Series

The Urbo series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in clayey alluvium. These soils are in low areas on flood plains. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, active, acid, thermic Vertic Epiaquepts.

Urbo soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Mooreville and Una soils. The moderately well drained Mooreville soils are in slightly higher positions on the flood plains than the Urbo soils and are fine-loamy. The poorly drained Una soils are in slightly lower depressional positions on the flood plains than the Urbo soils.

Typical pedon of Urbo clay loam, in an area of Urbo-Mooreville-Una complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded; about 3 miles south of Huguley, 2,100 feet west and 1,800 feet north of the southeast corner of sec. 9, T. 16 N., R. 28 E.

• A1—0 to 3 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; few fine roots; strongly acid; abrupt smooth boundary.
• A2—3 to 8 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) clay loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; few fine roots; few fine distinct dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) masses of iron accumulation; common medium distinct grayish brown (10YR 5/2) iron depletions; few fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; very strongly acid; clear smooth boundary.
• Bg—8 to 18 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bssg1—18 to 35 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; weak medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few large intersecting slickensides that have polished and faintly grooved faces; many fine soft black masses of iron and manganese oxides; common medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bssg2—35 to 65 inches; grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2) silty clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; firm; few large intersecting slickensides that have polished and faintly grooved faces; common fine and medium distinct yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) and few fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; very strongly acid.

The solum is more than 60 inches thick. Reaction is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 2 or 3.

The Bg and Bssg horizons have hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown is few or common. These horizons have few to many soft masses or concretions or both of iron and manganese oxides. The texture is silty clay, clay, silty clay loam, or clay loam.

The Bw horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 3 or 4; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of brown, yellow, and gray. It is thin and has common or many redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray. The texture is silty clay, clay, silty clay loam, or clay loam.

Wahee Series

The Wahee series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils that formed in clayey sediments. These soils are on low stream terraces. Slopes are 0 to 1 percent. These soils are fine, mixed, semiactive, thermic Aeric Endoaquults.

Wahee soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Bladen and Dogue soils. The poorly drained Bladen soils are in slightly lower positions than those of the Wahee soils and the moderately well drained Dogue soils are in slightly higher, more convex positions.

Typical pedon of Wahee loam, in an area of Wahee-Bladen complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded; about 3.5 miles southwest of Rutherford, 2,600 feet west and 700 feet south of the northeast corner of sec. 30, T. 14 N., R. 26 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) loam; weak fine granular structure; friable; many fine and medium roots; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Bt—4 to 15 inches; light olive brown (2.5Y 5/4) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common fine and medium roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine distinct light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) iron depletions; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• Btg1—15 to 25 inches; light gray (10YR 6/1) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; few fine roots; common faint clay films on faces of peds; few fine prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) and yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Btg2—25 to 38 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Btg3—38 to 46 inches; gray (10YR 5/1) clay; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; firm; common faint clay films on faces of peds; common medium prominent red (2.5YR 4/6) and yellowish brown (10YR 5/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• BCg—46 to 65 inches; light gray (10YR 6/1) sandy clay loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine streaks of uncoated sand; few fine prominent yellowish red (5YR 4/6) and few medium prominent strong brown (7.5YR 4/6) masses of iron accumulation; strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 40 to more than 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 10YR, value of 3 to 5, and chroma of 1 to 3.

The Bt horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 3 to 8. The number of redoximorphic depletions in shades of gray ranges from none to common. The texture is clay loam, sandy clay, or clay.

The Btg horizon has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 1 or 2. The number of redoximorphic accumulations in shades of red, yellow, and brown is common or many. The texture is sandy clay, clay loam, or clay.

The BCg horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 10YR or 2.5Y, value of 5 or 6, and chroma of 1 or 2; or it has no dominant matrix color and is multicolored in shades of brown, yellow, and gray. The texture is sandy clay, clay loam, or sandy clay loam.

Wickham Series

The Wickham series consists of very deep, well drained soils that formed in loamy sediments. These soils are on broad terraces adjacent to the Chattahoochee River. Slopes range from 0 to 2 percent. These soils are fine-loamy, mixed, semiactive, thermic Typic Hapludults.

Wickham soils are commonly associated on the landscape with Annemaine, Kolomoki, Maxton, Riverview, and Toccoa soils. Annemaine and Kolomoki soils are in slightly lower positions on the terraces than the Wickham soils. They have a clayey argillic horizon. Maxton soils are in landscape positions similar to those of the Wickham soils. They have a sandy substratum. Riverview and Toccoa soils are on flood plains at lower elevations than the Wickham soils. They do not have an argillic horizon.

Typical pedon of Wickham fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded; about 7 miles east of Oswichee, 225 feet east and 2,200 feet south of the northwest corner of sec. 28, T. 15 N., R. 31 E.

• Ap—0 to 4 inches; dark brown (10YR 4/3) fine sandy loam; weak fine granular structure; very friable; few fine and medium roots; moderately acid; abrupt wavy boundary.
• Bt1—4 to 14 inches; yellowish red (5YR 4/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; moderately acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt2—14 to 26 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/6) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; gradual wavy boundary.
• Bt3—26 to 40 inches; yellowish red (5YR 5/8) sandy clay loam; moderate medium subangular blocky structure; friable; few fine roots; few faint clay films on faces of peds; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• BC—40 to 55 inches; reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) sandy loam; weak coarse subangular blocky structure; friable; many fine flakes of mica; strongly acid; clear wavy boundary.
• C—55 to 70 inches; strong brown (7.5YR 5/6) fine sandy loam; massive; very friable; many fine flakes of mica; strongly acid.

The thickness of the solum ranges from 36 to more than 60 inches. Reaction ranges from very strongly acid to moderately acid throughout the profile, except in areas where the surface layer has been limed.

The A or Ap horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4 or 5, and chroma of 2 to 4.

The Bt horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is loam, sandy clay loam, or clay loam.

The BC horizon, if it occurs, has hue of 2.5YR to 7.5YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 4 to 8. The texture is sandy loam or fine sandy loam.

The C horizon has hue of 2.5YR to 10YR, value of 4 to 6, and chroma of 3 to 8. The texture is loamy sand, sandy loam, fine sandy loam, loam, or sandy clay loam. 398

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