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ProvisionalF009XY001WA/F009XY001WAMesic Xeric Loamy Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry ShrubiKey Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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ProvisionalF009XY003WA/F009XY003WAWarm Dry Ridges Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Dry Shrub and GrassiKey Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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ProvisionalF009XY005WA/F009XY005WAFrigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Cool Dry GrassiKey Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
-
i
Key Characteristics
- Site located north of the Columbia River.
- Within a national park soil survey or in an area joining with a national park in the Washington Cascades Range
- NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
- Site is forested and more than 25 percent is covered with trees
- Site is on east slope of North Cascade Mountains.
- Site is at middle elevations,
- Site is limited in extent, but it is in many landscape positions. It is at middle elevations, typically 1,700 to 5,000 feet above sea level but as much as 6,500 feet in some areas. Soils are dry in summer. Subalpine fir and Engelmann spruce are common. If yes, the site is Cryic/Xeric Coniferous (F003XN923WA).
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Site resides in easternmost portion of the MLRA that encompasses to the north areas around Hangman and Cow creeks, and to the south areas northeast of the Craig Mountains north of the Snake River. Go to MLRA 9 - Eastern Section key
Site resides in areas north of the Wenaha River along the Grande Ronde River, and areas south of the Spokane River in prairies between Hangman, Pine, Palouse and Union Flat Creeks. Go To MLRA 9 - Northern Section key.
Site resides West of the Snake River and South of the Wenaha and Walla Walla rivers on elevated plateaus, dissected slopes and basins adjacent to the Blue and Wallowa Mountains.
Site occurs on uplands
Site occurs on bottomlands (slopes less than 5%)
Site has over 15% cover of trees over 13 feet in height
Sites has less than 15% cover of trees over 13 feet in height.
Frigid soil temperature regime. Sites primarily occurring on basalt plateaus, cold basins and old terraces between 2500 - 5000 ft. Receives 14 - 28 in. annual precipitation, 60 - 100 frost free days per year. Xeric soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section LRU A - Basalt plateaus and high basins key.
Mesic soil temperature regime
Sites found in open drainageways or swales receiving supplemental subsurface flow
Not as above
Sites occurring within low elevation (800 - 2400 ft.) canyons, underlain by Miocene basalt and Triassic/Jurassic metamorphic rocks. Receiving 10 - 15 in. of annual precipitation and 140 - 200 frost free days per year. Xeric to Aridic soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU C - Low elevation dry canyons key.
Sites occurring on dissected uplands and upper canyons between 1500 - 4250 ft., underlain by Miocene basalt. Receiving 13 - 24 in. annual precipitation, 100 - 180 frost free days per year. Xeric soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU B - Dissected uplands and high canyons key.
Sites occurring on valley bottoms, floodplains, old lake beds and along active riparian systems between 1500 - 4250 ft., underlain by deep alluvial or lacustrine sediments. Receiving 14 - 26 in. annual precipitation, 120 - 180 frost free days per year. Xeric to Aquic soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU D - Valley bottoms and riparian complexes key.
Site not influenced by slope aspect, occurring on benches
R009XY050OR – Loamy Bench 10-15 PZ
R009XY050OR – Loamy Bench 10-15 PZ
Site occurring on south or north slope aspects
Site predominately found within a 14-17" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 17-22" precipitation zone
Sites found on riparian complexes adjacent to active stream channels
Not as above
Slopes greater than 30% on northerly aspects
Slopes greater than 30% on southerly aspects
Slopes less than 30% on all aspects (non-aspect sites)
Soils derived from decomposed schist bedrock
R009XY009ID – North Slope Schist 16-22 PZ FEID-PSSPS
R009XY009ID – North Slope Schist 16-22 PZ FEID-PSSPS
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock
Soils are non-stony
Soils are stony
R009XY023ID – North Slope Stony 16-22 PZ FEID-PSSPS
R009XY023ID – North Slope Stony 16-22 PZ FEID-PSSPS
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ at 1000-2000 ft. elevation, soils are moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
R009XY005ID – North Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ
R009XY005ID – North Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ at 740-4000 ft. elevation, soils are moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
R009XY002ID – North Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
R009XY002ID – North Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
Soils derived from decomposed schist bedrock
R009XY010ID – South Slope Schist 16-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
R009XY010ID – South Slope Schist 16-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock
Soils moderately deep to deep
Soils are shallow
R009XY026ID – Shallow South Slope Stony 16-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
R009XY026ID – Shallow South Slope Stony 16-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ Elevation 750-1800. Soils are non-stony, moderately deep to deep silt loams
R009XY012ID – South Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
R009XY012ID – South Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ. Elevation 1200-5000. Soils are moderately deep to very deep loams, silt loams, silty clay loams and clay loams
R009XY004ID – South Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
R009XY004ID – South Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
Soils derived from decomposed schist bedrock.
R009XY008ID – Schist 16-22 PZ PSSPS-FEID
R009XY008ID – Schist 16-22 PZ PSSPS-FEID
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock.
No stones on surface
Stones on surface
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ. Elevation 750-2000 ft. No stones on surface. Soils moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
R009XY006ID – Loamy 12-16 PZ
R009XY006ID – Loamy 12-16 PZ
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ. Elevation 2000-4700 ft. Soils are moderately deep silt loams and clay loams
R009XY003ID – Loamy 16-22 PZ
R009XY003ID – Loamy 16-22 PZ
Site occurs in 22+ PZ. Elevation 4000-5500 ft. Soils are moderately deep to deep silt loams to gravelly loams
R009XY016ID – Loamy 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
R009XY016ID – Loamy 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
Clay texture throughout profile
R009XY015ID – Dense Stony Clay 22+ PZ DACA3-JUBA
R009XY015ID – Dense Stony Clay 22+ PZ DACA3-JUBA
Loamy textures in upper profile
Soils are 20” or greater in depth
Soils are less than 20” in depth with slopes less than 30%
R009XY001ID – Shallow Stony Loam 16-22 PZ
R009XY001ID – Shallow Stony Loam 16-22 PZ
Soils usually less than 10” deep. Slopes 10-60%
R009XY017ID – Very Shallow 12-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
R009XY017ID – Very Shallow 12-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
Site occurs in 12-16PZ. Elevation 700-1800 ft. Soils are very stony to extremely stony silt loam, clay loam or sandy loam
R009XY011ID – Stony Loam 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
R009XY011ID – Stony Loam 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
Site occurs in 22+ PZ. Elevation 2300-4300 ft. Soils are stony silt loams
R009XY028ID – Stony Loam 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
R009XY028ID – Stony Loam 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
Soil surface is non-stony
Stones on surface
Water at or near the surface at beginning of growing season and down to 20-40 inches at the end of the growing season
R009XY018ID – Meadow
R009XY018ID – Meadow
Water at or near the surface at beginning of the growing season and greater than 40 inches at the end of the growing season
R009XY019ID – Dry Meadow
R009XY019ID – Dry Meadow
Subsoil is mixed gravelly and sandy alluvium
R009XY032ID – Riparian DECA5-CAREX
R009XY032ID – Riparian DECA5-CAREX
Water table at 36-90”. Soil depth shallow to deep
R009XY031ID – Stony Riparian POBAT-ALNUS/ELYMU
R009XY031ID – Stony Riparian POBAT-ALNUS/ELYMU
Water table greater than 60 “. Soil depth greater than 60”
R009XY033ID – Stony Bottomland SYAL/PSSP6
R009XY033ID – Stony Bottomland SYAL/PSSP6
Site occurs in frigid temperature regime
Site occurs in mesic temperature regime
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. F009XY004WA - Warm-Frigid, Xeric Loamy, Foothills of Basalt Mountains and Plateaus, Douglas fir/Warm Dry Shrub
F009XY004WA – Warm-Frigid Xeric Loamy Foothills of Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Warm Dry Shrub
F009XY004WA – Warm-Frigid Xeric Loamy Foothills of Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Warm Dry Shrub
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. F009XY005WA - Frigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus, Douglas-fir Cool Dry Grass.
F009XY005WA – Frigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Cool Dry Grass
F009XY005WA – Frigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Cool Dry Grass
Soil has a sandy or sandy-skeletal particle size control section. F009XY003WA - Warm, Dry, Ridges, Hills and Canyons, Ponderosa pine Dry Shrub & Grass
F009XY003WA – Warm Dry Ridges Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Dry Shrub and Grass
F009XY003WA – Warm Dry Ridges Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Dry Shrub and Grass
Soil not as listed above
Site has presence of shrubs ninebark (Physocarpus malvaceus) and/or snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus). F009XY001WA - Mesic Xeric Loamy hills and canyons, Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry Shrub
F009XY001WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry Shrub
F009XY001WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry Shrub
Site not as listed as above. F009XY002WA - Mesic Xeric Loamy hills, Ponderosa Pine Warm Dry Grass
F009XY002WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills Ponderosa Pine Warm Dry Grass
F009XY002WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills Ponderosa Pine Warm Dry Grass
The site occurs on uplands
The site occurs on despressions, swales on flood plains or terraces
Soils are very shallow in depth to restrictive horizon. ESG R009XY001WA - Very shallow
R009XY001WA – Very Shallow
R009XY001WA – Very Shallow
Soils are greater than very shallow to restrictive horizon
Soils have greater than 35% rock fragments in the particle-size control section and bitterbrush present. ESG R009XA220WA - Stony foothills
R009XA220WA – Stony Foothills Channeled Scabland
R009XA220WA – Stony Foothills Channeled Scabland
Soil have greater than 35% rock fragments and no bitterbrush present
Soils have have less than 35% rock fragments in the particle-size control section
Site has southern aspect. ESG R009XY626WA - Stony south aspect
R009XY626WA – Stony South Aspect
R009XY626WA – Stony South Aspect
Site has aspect other than southern aspect. ESG R009XY612WA - Shallow stony
R009XY612WA – Shallow Stony
R009XY612WA – Shallow Stony
Site occurs on northern aspects
Site occurs on all aspects, but generally not southern or northern aspects
Site occurs within the Channel Scabland region of MLRA 9, LRU A. ESG R009XA153WA - Cool loamy, channel scabland
R009XA153WA – Cool Loamy Channeled Scabland
R009XA153WA – Cool Loamy Channeled Scabland
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. ESG R009XB555WA - Loamy north aspect, dwarf shrub, 18-24" ppt.
R009XB555WA – North Aspect Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
R009XB555WA – North Aspect Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. ESG R009XC450WA - North aspect, bunchgrass, 15-18" ppt.
R009XC450WA – North Aspect Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
R009XC450WA – North Aspect Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. ESG R009XB535WA - Loamy, dwarf shrub, 18-24" ppt.
R009XB535WA – Loamy Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
R009XB535WA – Loamy Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. ESG R009XC430WA - Loamy, bunchgrass, 15-18" ppt.
R009XC430WA – Loamy Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
R009XC430WA – Loamy Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
Soils are hydric and saturated to the surface. ESG R009XY988WA - Wetland complex
R009XY988WA – Wetland Complex
R009XY988WA – Wetland Complex
Soils are not hydric
Subsoil is mixed gravelly and sandy alluvium and along streams and possibly has trees. ESG R009XY720WA - Riparian complex
R009XY720WA – Riparian Complex
R009XY720WA – Riparian Complex
Site is not along steams or directly next to water bodies and soil has greater than 35% rock fragments. R009XY403WA - Stony Bottom 16-24 PZ
R009XY403WA – Stony Bottom 16-24 PZ
R009XY403WA – Stony Bottom 16-24 PZ
Site is not along steams or directly next to water bodies and soil has less than 35 % rock fragments. ESG R009XY930WA - Loamy bottom
R009XY930WA – Loamy Bottom
R009XY930WA – Loamy Bottom
Site predominately found within a 14-17" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 17-24" precipitation zone
Soils typically silt loam over silty clay loam
R009XY005OR – Cold Swale 13-17 PZ
R009XY005OR – Cold Swale 13-17 PZ
Soils typically silty clay loam over clay
R009XY006OR – Cold Clayey Swale 13-17 PZ
R009XY006OR – Cold Clayey Swale 13-17 PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20"), somewhat poorly drained
R009XY007OR – Cold Swale 17-24 PZ
R009XY007OR – Cold Swale 17-24 PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40"), poorly drained
R009XY008OR – Cold Wet Swale 17-24 PZ
R009XY008OR – Cold Wet Swale 17-24 PZ
Site predominately found within a 13 - 17" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 17 - 24" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 30-40" precipitation zone. R009XY070OR.
R009XY070OR – High Ridge 30+ PZ
R009XY070OR – High Ridge 30+ PZ
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY017OR – Cold Loamy 13-17 PZ
R009XY017OR – Cold Loamy 13-17 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY205OR - Cold Deep Loamy 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
Sites occur on south slope aspects
Sites occur on north slope aspects
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Slopes 12 - 30%
R009XY034OR – Cold South 13-17 PZ
R009XY034OR – Cold South 13-17 PZ
Slopes 30 - 90% .. R009XY203OR - Cold Steep South 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
R009XY041OR – Deep North 14-17 PZ
R009XY041OR – Deep North 14-17 PZ
Loamy family particle size class
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY018OR – Cold Loamy 17-24 PZ
R009XY018OR – Cold Loamy 17-24 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY206OR - Cold Deep Loamy 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
Sites occur on south slope aspects
Sites occur on north slope aspects
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Slopes 30 - 60%
R009XY035OR – Cold South 17-24 PZ
R009XY035OR – Cold South 17-24 PZ
Slopes 60 - 90% .. R009XY204OR - Cold Steep South 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
Soils very shallow to shallow (0 - 20")
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Soils very shallow (0-10") .. R009XY202OR - Very Shallow North 14+ PZ (missing concept)
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
R009XY045OR – North 17-24 PZ
R009XY045OR – North 17-24 PZ
Loamy family particle size class
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
Site occurring on south slope aspects
Site occurring on north slope aspects
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY053OR – Very Shallow South 10-15 PZ
R009XY053OR – Very Shallow South 10-15 PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY052OR – Loamy Shallow South 10-15 PZ
R009XY052OR – Loamy Shallow South 10-15 PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY051OR – Loamy South 10-15 PZ
R009XY051OR – Loamy South 10-15 PZ
Soils very shallow to shallow (0 - 20")
R009XY055OR – Shallow North 10-15 PZ
R009XY055OR – Shallow North 10-15 PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
R009XY054OR – Loamy North 10-15 PZ
R009XY054OR – Loamy North 10-15 PZ
Sites not influenced by slope aspect
Sites occurring on southern or northern aspects
Clayey family particle size
Loamy family particle size
R009XY010OR – Loamy 14-17 PZ
R009XY010OR – Loamy 14-17 PZ
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY025OR – Very Shallow 14-18 PZ
R009XY025OR – Very Shallow 14-18 PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY020OR – Shallow Clayey 14-17 PZ
R009XY020OR – Shallow Clayey 14-17 PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY015OR – Clayey 14-17 PZ
R009XY015OR – Clayey 14-17 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40"+) .. R009XY207OR - Deep Clayey 14-17 PZ (missing concept)
Sites occurring on southern aspects
Sites occurring on northern aspects
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY031OR – Shallow South 14+ PZ
R009XY031OR – Shallow South 14+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to deep (20 - 60")
Clayey family particle size
R009XY029OR – South 14-17 PZ
R009XY029OR – South 14-17 PZ
Loamy family particle size .. R009XY200OR - Loamy South 14-17 PZ (missing concept)
Site occupies 2000 - 5000' elevations on upper canyon slopes
R009XY040OR – North 14-17 PZ
R009XY040OR – North 14-17 PZ
Site occupies 1600 - 3400' elevations in lower canyons
Surface texture very cobbly silt loam, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
R009XY042OR – Low Elevation North 14-17 PZ
R009XY042OR – Low Elevation North 14-17 PZ
Surface texture silt loam or very stony silt loam, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
R009XY043OR – Low Elevation Deep North 14-17 PZ
R009XY043OR – Low Elevation Deep North 14-17 PZ
Sites not influenced by aspect
Sites occurring on southern aspects
Clayey family particle size
Loamy family particle size
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY021OR – Shallow Clayey 17-22 PZ
R009XY021OR – Shallow Clayey 17-22 PZ
Soils moderately deep to deep (20 - 60")
R009XY016OR – Clayey 17-22 PZ
R009XY016OR – Clayey 17-22 PZ
Soils very deep (60"+) .. R009XY208OR - Deep Clayey 17-22 PZ (missing concept)
Soils moderately deep to deep (20 - 60"), silt loam to very cobbly loam surface texture
R009XY013OR – Loamy 17-22 PZ
R009XY013OR – Loamy 17-22 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40"+), silt loam surface texture
R009XY014OR – Deep Loam 17-22 PZ
R009XY014OR – Deep Loam 17-22 PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY031OR – Shallow South 14+ PZ
R009XY031OR – Shallow South 14+ PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
Clayey family particle size
R009XY030OR – South 17-22 PZ
R009XY030OR – South 17-22 PZ
Loamy family particle size .. R009XY201OR - Loamy South 17-22 PZ (missing concept)
Site predominately found within a 14-17" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 17-24" precipitation zone
Soils typically silt loam over silty clay loam
R009XY005OR – Cold Swale 13-17 PZ
R009XY005OR – Cold Swale 13-17 PZ
Soils typically silty clay loam over clay
R009XY006OR – Cold Clayey Swale 13-17 PZ
R009XY006OR – Cold Clayey Swale 13-17 PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20"), somewhat poorly drained
R009XY007OR – Cold Swale 17-24 PZ
R009XY007OR – Cold Swale 17-24 PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40"), poorly drained
R009XY008OR – Cold Wet Swale 17-24 PZ
R009XY008OR – Cold Wet Swale 17-24 PZ
Site predominately found within a 13 - 17" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 17 - 24" precipitation zone
Site predominately found within a 30-40" precipitation zone. R009XY070OR.
R009XY070OR – High Ridge 30+ PZ
R009XY070OR – High Ridge 30+ PZ
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY017OR – Cold Loamy 13-17 PZ
R009XY017OR – Cold Loamy 13-17 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY205OR - Cold Deep Loamy 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
Sites occur on south slope aspects
Sites occur on north slope aspects
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Slopes 12 - 30%
R009XY034OR – Cold South 13-17 PZ
R009XY034OR – Cold South 13-17 PZ
Slopes 30 - 90% .. R009XY203OR - Cold Steep South 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
R009XY041OR – Deep North 14-17 PZ
R009XY041OR – Deep North 14-17 PZ
Loamy family particle size class
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
Soils very shallow (0 - 10")
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY027OR – Cold Very Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
R009XY022OR – Cold Shallow 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
R009XY018OR – Cold Loamy 17-24 PZ
R009XY018OR – Cold Loamy 17-24 PZ
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY206OR - Cold Deep Loamy 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
Sites occur on south slope aspects
Sites occur on north slope aspects
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
R009XY036OR – Cold Shallow South 13+ PZ
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Slopes 30 - 60%
R009XY035OR – Cold South 17-24 PZ
R009XY035OR – Cold South 17-24 PZ
Slopes 60 - 90% .. R009XY204OR - Cold Steep South 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
Soils very shallow to shallow (0 - 20")
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
Soils very shallow (0-10") .. R009XY202OR - Very Shallow North 14+ PZ (missing concept)
Soils shallow (10 - 20")
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
R009XY048OR – Shallow North 14+ PZ
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
R009XY045OR – North 17-24 PZ
R009XY045OR – North 17-24 PZ
Loamy family particle size class
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
Low valley slope (0-3%), stream channel gradient < 2%
Moderate valley slope (1-15%), stream channel gradient 2 - 10%
Low elevation riparian complex (1500 - 1950'), valley slope 0 - 3%
R009XY501OR – Low Slope Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
R009XY501OR – Low Slope Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
Higher elevation riparian complex (1750 - 2050'), valley slope 0 - 2%
R009XY502OR – Low Slope Alluvial Mountain Valley Riparian Complex
R009XY502OR – Low Slope Alluvial Mountain Valley Riparian Complex
Valley slope 5 - 15%, stream channel gradient 5 - 10%
R009XY505OR – Moderately Sloping Confined Intermittent Riparian Complex
R009XY505OR – Moderately Sloping Confined Intermittent Riparian Complex
Valley slope 1 - 10%, stream channel gradient < 5%
Valley slope 1 - 4%, stream channel gradient < 3%
R009XY503OR – Moderately Sloping Narrow Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
R009XY503OR – Moderately Sloping Narrow Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
Valley slope 4 - 10%, stream channel gradient 2 - 5%
R009XY504OR – Moderately Sloping Plateau Riparian Complex
R009XY504OR – Moderately Sloping Plateau Riparian Complex
Sites occurring on alluvial fans or flats
Sites occurring on floodplains and bottoms
Elevation less than 2500 feet
R009XY003OR – Fan 10-15 PZ
R009XY003OR – Fan 10-15 PZ
Elevation greater than 2500 feet
R009XY004OR – Fan 14-17 PZ
R009XY004OR – Fan 14-17 PZ
Soils well-drained to moderately well-drained, very deep (60" +) .. R009XY104OR - Meadow (missing concept)
Soils somewhat poorly drained, deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY105OR - Loamy Bottom (missing concept)
Long term average mean annual precipitation
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- 30 – 35cm (12 – 14in)
- 35 – 40cm (14 – 16in)
- 40 – 50cm (16 – 20in)
- 50 – 60cm (20 – 24in)
- 60 – 80cm (24 – 31in)
- 80 – 100cm (31 – 39in)
- 100 – 120cm (39 – 47in)
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Long term average frost free days
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- 70 – 90days
- 90 – 110days
- 110 – 130days
- 130 – 150days
- 150 – 170days
- 170 – 190days
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- 200 – 400m (700 – 1300ft)
- 400 – 600m (1300 – 2000ft)
- 600 – 800m (2000 – 2600ft)
- 800 – 1000m (2600 – 3300ft)
- 1000 – 1200m (3300 – 3900ft)
- 1200 – 1400m (3900 – 4600ft)
- 1400 – 1600m (4600 – 5200ft)
- 1600 – 1800m (5200 – 5900ft)
- 1800 – 2000m (5900 – 6600ft)
- 2000 – 2200m (6600 – 7200ft)
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- 3 – 5%
- 5 – 10%
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- 15 – 20%
- 20 – 25%
- 25 – 30%
- 30 – 35%
- 35 – 40%
- 40 – 45%
- 45 – 50%
- 50 – 60%
- 60 – 70%
- 70 – 80%
- 80 – 90%
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- Alluvial flat
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- Flood plain
- Flood-plain step
- Hill
- Hillslope
- Loess hill
- Mountain
- Mountain slope
- Outwash plain
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- Stream terrace
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- Swale
- Terrace
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- Loess
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- Coarse sandy loam
- Loam
- Loamy coarse sand
- Loamy sand
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- Silty clay
- Silty clay loam
- Silt loam
- Sandy loam
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Ecological site keys
MLRA 9 - Key to geographical sections
I.
Site resides in easternmost portion of the MLRA that encompasses to the north areas around Hangman and Cow creeks, and to the south areas northeast of the Craig Mountains north of the Snake River. Go to MLRA 9 - Eastern Section key
II.
Site resides in areas north of the Wenaha River along the Grande Ronde River, and areas south of the Spokane River in prairies between Hangman, Pine, Palouse and Union Flat Creeks. Go To MLRA 9 - Northern Section key.
III.
Site resides West of the Snake River and South of the Wenaha and Walla Walla rivers on elevated plateaus, dissected slopes and basins adjacent to the Blue and Wallowa Mountains.
I.
Frigid soil temperature regime. Sites primarily occurring on basalt plateaus, cold basins and old terraces between 2500 - 5000 ft. Receives 14 - 28 in. annual precipitation, 60 - 100 frost free days per year. Xeric soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section LRU A - Basalt plateaus and high basins key.
II.
Mesic soil temperature regime
A.
Sites occurring within low elevation (800 - 2400 ft.) canyons, underlain by Miocene basalt and Triassic/Jurassic metamorphic rocks. Receiving 10 - 15 in. of annual precipitation and 140 - 200 frost free days per year. Xeric to Aridic soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU C - Low elevation dry canyons key.
B.
Sites occurring on dissected uplands and upper canyons between 1500 - 4250 ft., underlain by Miocene basalt. Receiving 13 - 24 in. annual precipitation, 100 - 180 frost free days per year. Xeric soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU B - Dissected uplands and high canyons key.
C.
Sites occurring on valley bottoms, floodplains, old lake beds and along active riparian systems between 1500 - 4250 ft., underlain by deep alluvial or lacustrine sediments. Receiving 14 - 26 in. annual precipitation, 120 - 180 frost free days per year. Xeric to Aquic soil moisture regime. Go To MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU D - Valley bottoms and riparian complexes key.
MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU A - Basalt plateaus and high basins
I.
Sites found in open drainageways or swales receiving supplemental subsurface flow
A.
Site predominately found within a 14-17" precipitation zone
B.
Site predominately found within a 17-24" precipitation zone
II.
Not as above
A.
Site predominately found within a 13 - 17" precipitation zone
1
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
iv.
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY205OR - Cold Deep Loamy 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
2
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
i.
Sites occur on south slope aspects
b.
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
2)
Slopes 30 - 90% .. R009XY203OR - Cold Steep South 13-17 PZ (missing concept)
ii.
Sites occur on north slope aspects
b.
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
1)
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
... R009XY041OR – Deep North 14-17 PZ
2)
Loamy family particle size class
a)
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
... R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
b)
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
... R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
B.
Site predominately found within a 17 - 24" precipitation zone
2
Sites flat to moderately sloping, not influenced by aspect
iv.
Soils deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY206OR - Cold Deep Loamy 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
1
Sites gently to steeply sloping, influenced by aspect
i.
Sites occur on south slope aspects
b.
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
2)
Slopes 60 - 90% .. R009XY204OR - Cold Steep South 17-24 PZ (missing concept)
ii.
Sites occur on north slope aspects
a.
Soils very shallow to shallow (0 - 20")
1)
Soils very shallow (0-10") .. R009XY202OR - Very Shallow North 14+ PZ (missing concept)
b.
Soils moderately deep to very deep (20" +)
1)
Clayey family particle size class, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
... R009XY045OR – North 17-24 PZ
2)
Loamy family particle size class
a)
Stony silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
... R009XY060OR – Shrubby North 15+ PZ
b)
Silt loam surface texture, shrubs dominated by Crataegus spp.
... R009XY046OR – Shrubby Moist North 15+ PZ
C.
Site predominately found within a 30-40" precipitation zone. R009XY070OR.
... R009XY070OR – High Ridge 30+ PZ
MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU B - Dissected uplands and high canyons
I.
Site predominately found within a 14-17" precipitation zone
A.
Sites not influenced by slope aspect
1
Clayey family particle size
iv.
Soils deep to very deep (40"+) .. R009XY207OR - Deep Clayey 14-17 PZ (missing concept)
B.
Sites occurring on southern or northern aspects
1
Sites occurring on southern aspects
i.
Soils moderately deep to deep (20 - 60")
b.
Loamy family particle size .. R009XY200OR - Loamy South 14-17 PZ (missing concept)
2
Sites occurring on northern aspects
ii.
Site occupies 1600 - 3400' elevations in lower canyons
a.
Surface texture very cobbly silt loam, shrubs dominated by Symphorocarpus and Rosa spp.
... R009XY042OR – Low Elevation North 14-17 PZ
b.
Surface texture silt loam or very stony silt loam, shrubs dominated by Physocarpus malvaceus
... R009XY043OR – Low Elevation Deep North 14-17 PZ
II.
Site predominately found within a 17-22" precipitation zone
A.
Sites not influenced by aspect
1
Clayey family particle size
iii.
Soils very deep (60"+) .. R009XY208OR - Deep Clayey 17-22 PZ (missing concept)
2
Loamy family particle size
i.
Soils moderately deep to deep (20 - 60"), silt loam to very cobbly loam surface texture
... R009XY013OR – Loamy 17-22 PZ
B.
Sites occurring on southern aspects
2
Soils moderately deep (20 - 40")
ii.
Loamy family particle size .. R009XY201OR - Loamy South 17-22 PZ (missing concept)
C.
Sites occurring on northern aspects of high elevation canyon and plateau slopes
MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU C - Low elevation dry canyons
II.
Site occurring on south or north slope aspects
A.
Site occurring on south slope aspects
B.
Site occurring on north slope aspects
MLRA 9 - Southern Section - LRU D - Valley bottoms and riparian complexes
I.
Sites found on riparian complexes adjacent to active stream channels
A.
Low valley slope (0-3%), stream channel gradient < 2%
1
Low elevation riparian complex (1500 - 1950'), valley slope 0 - 3%
... R009XY501OR – Low Slope Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
2
Higher elevation riparian complex (1750 - 2050'), valley slope 0 - 2%
... R009XY502OR – Low Slope Alluvial Mountain Valley Riparian Complex
B.
Moderate valley slope (1-15%), stream channel gradient 2 - 10%
1
Valley slope 5 - 15%, stream channel gradient 5 - 10%
... R009XY505OR – Moderately Sloping Confined Intermittent Riparian Complex
2
Valley slope 1 - 10%, stream channel gradient < 5%
i.
Valley slope 1 - 4%, stream channel gradient < 3%
... R009XY503OR – Moderately Sloping Narrow Alluvial Valley Riparian Complex
ii.
Valley slope 4 - 10%, stream channel gradient 2 - 5%
... R009XY504OR – Moderately Sloping Plateau Riparian Complex
II.
Not as above
A.
Sites occurring on alluvial fans or flats
B.
Sites occurring on floodplains and bottoms
1
Soils well-drained to moderately well-drained, very deep (60" +) .. R009XY104OR - Meadow (missing concept)
2
Soils somewhat poorly drained, deep to very deep (40" +) .. R009XY105OR - Loamy Bottom (missing concept)
MLRA 9 - Eastern Section
I.
Site occurs on uplands
A.
Slopes greater than 30% on northerly aspects
1
Soils derived from decomposed schist bedrock
... R009XY009ID – North Slope Schist 16-22 PZ FEID-PSSPS
2
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock
i.
Soils are non-stony
a.
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ at 1000-2000 ft. elevation, soils are moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
... R009XY005ID – North Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ
b.
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ at 740-4000 ft. elevation, soils are moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
... R009XY002ID – North Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
B.
Slopes greater than 30% on southerly aspects
1
Soils derived from decomposed schist bedrock
... R009XY010ID – South Slope Schist 16-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
2
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock
i.
Soils moderately deep to deep
a.
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ Elevation 750-1800. Soils are non-stony, moderately deep to deep silt loams
... R009XY012ID – South Slope Loamy 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
b.
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ. Elevation 1200-5000. Soils are moderately deep to very deep loams, silt loams, silty clay loams and clay loams
... R009XY004ID – South Slope Loamy 16-22 PZ
C.
Slopes less than 30% on all aspects (non-aspect sites)
2
Soils not derived from decomposed schist bedrock.
i.
No stones on surface
a.
Site occurs in 12-16 PZ. Elevation 750-2000 ft. No stones on surface. Soils moderately deep to deep loams and silt loams
... R009XY006ID – Loamy 12-16 PZ
b.
Site occurs in 16-22 PZ. Elevation 2000-4700 ft. Soils are moderately deep silt loams and clay loams
... R009XY003ID – Loamy 16-22 PZ
c.
Site occurs in 22+ PZ. Elevation 4000-5500 ft. Soils are moderately deep to deep silt loams to gravelly loams
... R009XY016ID – Loamy 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
ii.
Stones on surface
b.
Loamy textures in upper profile
1)
Soils are 20” or greater in depth
a)
Site occurs in 12-16PZ. Elevation 700-1800 ft. Soils are very stony to extremely stony silt loam, clay loam or sandy loam
... R009XY011ID – Stony Loam 12-16 PZ PSSPS-POSE
b)
Site occurs in 22+ PZ. Elevation 2300-4300 ft. Soils are stony silt loams
... R009XY028ID – Stony Loam 22+ PZ FEID-PSSPS
2)
Soils are less than 20” in depth with slopes less than 30%
... R009XY001ID – Shallow Stony Loam 16-22 PZ
3)
Soils usually less than 10” deep. Slopes 10-60%
... R009XY017ID – Very Shallow 12-22 PZ PSSPS-POSE
II.
Site occurs on bottomlands (slopes less than 5%)
A.
Soil surface is non-stony
1
Water at or near the surface at beginning of growing season and down to 20-40 inches at the end of the growing season
... R009XY018ID – Meadow
2
Water at or near the surface at beginning of the growing season and greater than 40 inches at the end of the growing season
... R009XY019ID – Dry Meadow
B.
Stones on surface
1
Water table at 36-90”. Soil depth shallow to deep
... R009XY031ID – Stony Riparian POBAT-ALNUS/ELYMU
2
Water table greater than 60 “. Soil depth greater than 60”
... R009XY033ID – Stony Bottomland SYAL/PSSP6
MLRA 9 - Northern Section
I.
Site has over 15% cover of trees over 13 feet in height
A.
Site occurs in frigid temperature regime
1
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. F009XY004WA - Warm-Frigid, Xeric Loamy, Foothills of Basalt Mountains and Plateaus, Douglas fir/Warm Dry Shrub
... F009XY004WA – Warm-Frigid Xeric Loamy Foothills of Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Warm Dry Shrub
2
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. F009XY005WA - Frigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus, Douglas-fir Cool Dry Grass.
... F009XY005WA – Frigid Xeric Loamy Basalt Mountains and Plateaus Douglas-fir Cool Dry Grass
B.
Site occurs in mesic temperature regime
1
Soil has a sandy or sandy-skeletal particle size control section. F009XY003WA - Warm, Dry, Ridges, Hills and Canyons, Ponderosa pine Dry Shrub & Grass
... F009XY003WA – Warm Dry Ridges Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Dry Shrub and Grass
2
Soil not as listed above
i.
Site has presence of shrubs ninebark (Physocarpus malvaceus) and/or snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus). F009XY001WA - Mesic Xeric Loamy hills and canyons, Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry Shrub
... F009XY001WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills and Canyons Ponderosa Pine Moderately Warm Dry Shrub
ii.
Site not as listed as above. F009XY002WA - Mesic Xeric Loamy hills, Ponderosa Pine Warm Dry Grass
... F009XY002WA – Mesic Xeric Loamy Hills Ponderosa Pine Warm Dry Grass
II.
Sites has less than 15% cover of trees over 13 feet in height.
A.
The site occurs on uplands
1
Soils are very shallow in depth to restrictive horizon. ESG R009XY001WA - Very shallow
... R009XY001WA – Very Shallow
2
Soils are greater than very shallow to restrictive horizon
i.
Soils have greater than 35% rock fragments in the particle-size control section and bitterbrush present. ESG R009XA220WA - Stony foothills
... R009XA220WA – Stony Foothills Channeled Scabland
ii.
Soil have greater than 35% rock fragments and no bitterbrush present
a.
Site has southern aspect. ESG R009XY626WA - Stony south aspect
... R009XY626WA – Stony South Aspect
b.
Site has aspect other than southern aspect. ESG R009XY612WA - Shallow stony
... R009XY612WA – Shallow Stony
iii.
Soils have have less than 35% rock fragments in the particle-size control section
a.
Site occurs on northern aspects
1)
Site occurs within the Channel Scabland region of MLRA 9, LRU A. ESG R009XA153WA - Cool loamy, channel scabland
... R009XA153WA – Cool Loamy Channeled Scabland
2)
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. ESG R009XB555WA - Loamy north aspect, dwarf shrub, 18-24" ppt.
... R009XB555WA – North Aspect Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
3)
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. ESG R009XC450WA - North aspect, bunchgrass, 15-18" ppt.
... R009XC450WA – North Aspect Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
b.
Site occurs on all aspects, but generally not southern or northern aspects
1)
Site occurs within the Palouse Hills region of MLRA 9, eastern portion, LRU B. ESG R009XB535WA - Loamy, dwarf shrub, 18-24" ppt.
... R009XB535WA – Loamy Dwarf Shrub 18-24 PZ
2)
Site occurs within the Loess Hills region of MLRA 9, adjacent to the Blue Mountains, LRU C. ESG R009XC430WA - Loamy, bunchgrass, 15-18" ppt.
... R009XC430WA – Loamy Bunchgrass 15-18 PZ
B.
The site occurs on despressions, swales on flood plains or terraces
1
Soils are hydric and saturated to the surface. ESG R009XY988WA - Wetland complex
... R009XY988WA – Wetland Complex
2
Soils are not hydric
i.
Subsoil is mixed gravelly and sandy alluvium and along streams and possibly has trees. ESG R009XY720WA - Riparian complex
... R009XY720WA – Riparian Complex
ii.
Site is not along steams or directly next to water bodies and soil has greater than 35% rock fragments. R009XY403WA - Stony Bottom 16-24 PZ
... R009XY403WA – Stony Bottom 16-24 PZ
iii.
Site is not along steams or directly next to water bodies and soil has less than 35 % rock fragments. ESG R009XY930WA - Loamy bottom
... R009XY930WA – Loamy Bottom
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