General Soil Type:

Agp

Region:

A

Map Unit Description:

Cool to cold soils developed in pumice and volcanic ash on

glaciated foothills and mountain slopes; these soils require

management for low fertility, low water-holding capacity and

low slope stability

Moisture Regime:

Xeric

Temperature Regime:

Frigid to Cryic

Taxonomic Classification:

Typic Vitrixerands, Humic Vitrixerands, Typic Vitricryands

Major Soil Series:

Choralmont-Palmich-Ramparter