Profile Number: 264    Series: CARPENTER                     

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 225 (L.O. MTN. TRANSECT), H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: DYSTRIC CRYUMBREPTS, LOAMY-SKELETAL, MIXED                  
         Slope: 35 %
        Aspect: N  
     Elevation: 3608 ft.
      Landform: SMOOTH SLOPE, MIDDLE 1/3      
      Drainage: WELL DRAINED                  
   Parent Mat.: ANDESITE COLLUVIUM                                                              
    Vegetation: TSHE-ABAM/RHMA/LIBO ASSOCIATION                             
   Description: DYRNESS 7-16-68        


O1,2  1.5 - 0 in.    L, f, and h layers.

A  0 - 3 in.        Very dark brown (7.5YR2/2) when moist 
                    gravelly loam; moderate, fine to medium 
                    granular structure; friable when moist, 
                    slightly sticky and slightly plastic when 
                    wet; 35% gravel and cobbles,some shot; 
                    abundant roots.

B  3 - 12+ in.      Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist gravelly 
                    loam; moderate, fine subangular blocky 
                    breaking to moderate, medium granular 
                    structure; very friable when moist, slightly 
                    sticky and slightly plastic when wet; 45% 
                    stones; common roots.