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Gilman Soil Series

USDA Code: CA0219

K-Factor

0.24

Soil Erodibility Factor

Texture Class

fine sandy loam

Drainage Class

well drained

About Gilman

Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium from mixed sedimentary and metamorphic rock sources. Found on stream terraces and flood plains adjacent to major rivers at low to moderate elevations, slopes of 0 to 5 percent.

K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.

California Distribution

Mapped along the Trinity River and its major tributaries in Trinity and Humboldt counties. Important riparian agricultural soil supporting vegetable production and pasture in river bottom areas.

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