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Myford Soil Series

K-Factor

0.28

Soil Erodibility Factor

Texture Class

loam

Drainage Class

well drained

About Myford

Deep, well drained soils formed in old alluvium derived from mixed sedimentary and crystalline rock sources. Found on nearly level to gently sloping coastal terraces and marine terraces, slopes of 0 to 5 percent.

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

California Distribution

Characteristic of the coastal plains and terraces of Orange County and adjacent areas. Named for Myford Road in the Tustin-Irvine area. Largely urbanized; historically important for citrus orchards.

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