Profile Number: 247    Series: CARPENTER                     

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 205, H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: TYPIC DYSTROCHREPTS, FINE-LOAMY, MIXED, FRIGID              
         Slope: 20 %
        Aspect: S  
     Elevation: 3411 ft.
      Landform: SMOOTH SLOPE, UPPER 1/3       
      Drainage: WELL DRAINED                  
   Parent Mat.: ANDESITE COLLUVIUM                                                              
    Vegetation: TSHE-ABAM/RHMA/BENE ASSOCIATION                             
   Description: DYRNESS 6-27-68        


O1  2 - 1 in.        Twigs, needles, etc. (L and F layers).

O2  1 - 0 in.        Humus layer.

A  0 - 8 in.        Dark brown (7.5YR3/4) when moist shotty loam; 
                    strong, fine to medium granular structure; 
                    friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    nonplastic when wet; 20% shot; abundant roots.

B  8 - 24+ in.      Dark brown (7.5YR3/4) when moist silt loam; 
                    moderate, medium subangular blocky structure; 
                    friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    nonplastic when wet; 10% stones; abundant 
                    roots.