Profile Number: 278    Series: CARPENTER                     

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 241, H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: ANDIC HAPLUMBREPTS, MEDIAL, FRIGID                          
         Slope: 40 %
        Aspect: N  
     Elevation: 3280 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   in.           L,F, and H layers (mostly humus).

A  0 - 4 in.        Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist sandy loam; 
                    moderate, fine to medium granular structure; 
                    very friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    nonplastic when wet; 10% stones, some shot; 
                    abundant roots.

B  4 - 18+ in.      Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist stony sandy 
                    loam; weak, fine to medium subangular blocky 
                    structure; very friable when moist, slightly 
                    sticky and nonplastic when wet; 15% stones; 
                    abundant roots.