SOIL SURVEY OF WAUPACA COUNTY. 
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fertilizer used though commercial fertilizers are now being tried 
by some farmers with marked success. 
SUPERIOR FINE SANDY LOAM 
Extent and distribution .—This soil is found in scattered areas 
in the eastern half of the county associated with other types of 
the Superior series. Of the larger developments may be men¬ 
tioned the one north from Bear Creek, and those between Clin- 
tonville and Embarrass. The total extent of the type is com¬ 
paratively small. 
Description .—The surface soil of this type to a depth of 10 
inches consists of a grayish brown fine to very fine sandy loam, 
containing a moderate amount of organic matter. In low places 
the surface is darker than typical owing to a greater accumula¬ 
tion of vegetable matter. The subsoil consists of a pinkish-red 
clay loam which may extend without change to over 3 feet, 
though frequently fine sand is encountered at about 30 inches. 
In the lower depths the color is also lighter. The depth of the 
surface soil over the clay is variable and may range from 6 
inches to 16 or 18 inches. 
Topography and drainage .—The surface of the Superior fine 
sandy loam is level to undulating and except in the lowest 
places the natural drainage is fair to good. In the depressions 
or level tracts it is sometimes deficient. 
Origin .—The subsoil of this type has the same origin as the 
remainder of the Superior types, but the surface has doubtless 
been influenced to a greater extent by glacial action than has 
the heavy clay subsoil. 
Native vegetation .—The original timber consisted chiefly of 
maple, elm, oaks, birch and some poplar, with now and then a 
white pine. 
Present agricultural development .*■—The greater part of this 
type lias been brought under cultivation. The lowest and more 
poorly drained portions are devoted chiefly to hay and pasture, 
but on the remainder of the type good yields of the general 
farm crops are secured. The soil is not difficult to cultivate 
and a good mellow seed bed can be readily secured. Corn, 
small grain, hay and potatoes are the most important crops. 
This type is much better adapted to potato growing than the 
