Profile Number: 117    Series: BLUE RIVER                    

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 13 (JUST BELOW CARPENTER RD.), H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: PACHIC CRYUMBREPTS, LOAMY-SKELETAL, MIXED                   
         Slope: 60 %
        Aspect: SW 
     Elevation: 4395 ft.
      Landform: SMOOTH SLOPE, UPPER 1/3       
      Drainage: WELL DRAINED                  
   Parent Mat.: ANDESITE                                                                        
    Vegetation: ABAM/ACTR ASSOCIATION                                       
   Description: DYRNESS 6-22-66        


O1  2.5 - 0 in.      Needles, twigs, etc. (L and F layers).

A  0 - 2 in.        Black (10YR2/1) when moist stony loam; 
                    moderate, fine to medium granular structure; 
                    friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    slightly plastic when wet; 20% gravel; 
                    abundant  roots.

B  2 - 12 in.       Very dark brown (10YR2/2) when moist stony 
                    sandy loam; weak, medium subangular blocky 
                    structure; friable and slightly brittle when 
                    moist, slightly sticky and nonplastic when 
                    wet; 50% andesite stones and cobbles; 
                    abundant  roots.

C  12+ in.           Stones prevented further digging.