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Los Osos Soil Series
USDA Code: CA0425
K-Factor
0.32
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
clay loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Los Osos
Moderately deep, well drained soils formed in material weathered from sandstone and shale. Found on hills and mountains with moderate slopes.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Common along the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Named for the town of Los Osos.
Counties Where Found
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