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Elder Soil Series
USDA Code: CA0166
K-Factor
0.24
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
sandy loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Elder
Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium from mixed sedimentary rock sources. Found on alluvial fans and flood plains along major streams.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Found in Mendocino and Humboldt counties along coastal stream terraces. Important for timber and agricultural uses.
Counties Where Found
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