Profile Number: 277    Series: CARPENTER                     

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 240, H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: ANDIC HAPLUMBREPTS, MEDIAL-SKELETAL, FRIGID                 
         Slope: 70 %
        Aspect: NW 
     Elevation: 3510 ft.
      Landform: SMOOTH SLOPE, MIDDLE 1/3      
      Drainage: WELL DRAINED                  
   Parent Mat.: ANDESITE COLLUVIUM                                                              
    Vegetation: TSHE-ABAM/RHMA/BENE ASSOCIATION                             
   Description: DYRNESS 7-18-68        


O1,2  1.5 - 0 in.    L,F, and H layers.

A  0 - 2 in.        Very dark brown (7.5YR2/2) when moist stony 
                    sandy loam; moderate, fine to medium granular 
                    structure; friable when moist, slightly 
                    sticky and nonplastic when wet; 70% stones; 
                    abundant roots.

AC  2 - 12+ in.     Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist stony sandy 
                    loam; moderate, fine to medium granular 
                    structure; very friable when moist, slightly 
                    sticky and nonplastic when wet; 70% stones; 
                    abundant roots.