140 SolU of the Far West. 



streams, and has been formed by material brought down from 

 higher levels by these streams. Greater part used for pasture, 

 although when cleared and cultivated, well adapted to the growth 

 of fruits, vegetables, and small berries. 



12 3 4 



Soil (1) 13 33 44 8 



Acres. 

 Walla Walla, Wash 10, 048 



Yakima sand. — Medium and tine sand, a few inches to 6 feet in 

 depth. Underlain by sandy loam of same composition as Yakima 

 sandy loam. Of jeolian origin, occurring in dunes and drifted 

 areas. Adapted to hops, fruit, berries, alfalfa, grass, and truck, 

 but difficult to cultivate on account of drifting. Generally well 

 drained and free from alkali in its uncultivated condition. 



12 3 4 



Soil (4) 16 67 12 4 



Subsoil (3) 2 56 35 4 



Acres. 



Blackfoot, Idaho 31, 104 



Boise^ Idaho f 17, 430 



Yakima, Wash ?' 20, 660 



Yakima fine sand. — A light brown, gray, or ash-colored sand 3 

 feet deep, underlain by sand or gravel. Occupies low, level ter- 

 races or benches along Clearwater River. Easy to cultivate, and 

 owes its origin to weathering of blended alluvial deposits. Fruit 

 the principal product. 



12 3 4 



Soil (3) 5 54 32 5 



Subsoil (1 ) 8 51 33 7 



Acres. 

 Lewiston, Idaho 2, 112 



Yakima sandy loam. — Grayish, fine sandy loam, 6 feet or more in 

 depth, with occasional strata of tine sand and bands of V(dcanic 

 ash in surface 6 feet. Occupies hills, slopes, and level valley floors. 

 Adapted to hops, fruits, and hay crops. 



12 3 4 



Soil (17) 7 30 52 9 



Subsoil (16) 5 24 58 11 



n Mapped as Snake River sand, which name will not be used hereafter. 

 ''Mapped as Sunnyside sand, which name Avill not be used hereafter. 



