Sierraville Soil Series
K-Factor
0.28
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
loam
Drainage Class
somewhat poorly drained
About Sierraville
Deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in lacustrine deposits and alluvium from mixed granitic and volcanic sources. Found on broad, nearly level valley floors and glacial lake plains at 4,800–6,000 ft elevation.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Named for the town of Sierraville in Sierra County. Occurs in the Sierra Valley and similar intermontane basins in Plumas and Sierra counties. Used for irrigated pasture and native hay production.
Counties Where Found
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