Profile Number: 279    Series: CARPENTER                     

Location: HJA RECON. PLOT 242, H.J. ANDREWS E.F.

Classification: ANDIC HAPLUMBREPTS, MEDIAL-SKELETAL                         
         Slope: 40 %
        Aspect: N  
     Elevation: 2985 ft.
      Landform: SMOOTH SLOPE, LOWER 1/3       
      Drainage: WELL DRAINED                  
   Parent Mat.: ANDESITE COLLUVIUM                                                              
    Vegetation: ABAM/RHMA-VAAL/COCA ASSOCIATION                             
   Description: DYRNESS 7-18-68        


O1,2  1 - 0 in.      L,F, and H layers.

A  0 - 8 in.        Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist shotty sandy 
                    loam; moderate, medium granular structure; 
                    friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    nonplastic when wet; 15% shot; abundant roots.

AC  8 - 20+ in.     Dark brown (7.5YR3/2) when moist gravelly 
                    sandy loam; weak, fine granular structure; 
                    very friable when moist, slightly sticky and 
                    nonplastic when wet; 35% gravel and stones, 
                    abundant pumice; common roots.