Hesperia Soil Series
USDA Code: CA0323
K-Factor
0.24
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
sandy loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Hesperia
Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium derived from granitic and gneissic rock sources. Found on alluvial fans and valley floors in the arid transverse and peninsular ranges, slopes of 0 to 8 percent.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Mapped in San Bernardino, Kern, and Los Angeles counties. Common in the Mojave Desert transition zone and the high desert valleys. Important for dryland farming and urban development areas in the Inland Empire.
Counties Where Found
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