GROUP OF LOAMS AND FINE SANDY LOAMS. 
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SUPERIOR FINE SANDY LOAM. 
ROLLING PHASE. 
Extent and distribution .—This soil is the most widely dis¬ 
tributed type, being found in every town in the county. It is 
most extensively found in the southwestern quarter of the 
"uty, and predominates in the towns of Dale, the western part 
of Hortonia, and Maple Creek. 
Description .—The surface soil to an average depth of eight 
inches is a brown to a rather dark brown mellow fine sandy 
loam. Immediately below this depth the color becomes some¬ 
what lighter, frequently being a pale yellow. At about eighteen 
inches, heavy compact red clay is encountered. This continues 
to a depth which is undetermined, but which is always much 
more than three feet. The chief variation in this soil is in the 
depth of the sandy material over the red clay. This may range 
from eight to about twenty-four inches. There is also some 
variation in the texture of the surface material, there being a 
few places which could be classed as sandy loam, and again 
where it approaches a loam in texture. Such variations are too 
limited to be indicated, however. 
While stones are not common on this soil, a few limestone 
bowlders were found. Wherever they occur in sufficient num¬ 
bers to interfere to any extent with farming operations, appro¬ 
priate symbols have been placed upon the soil map. In the 
soil section and chiefly in the second and third foot below the 
surface, fragments of partially decomposed limestone may some¬ 
times be found. 
Topography and drainage .—The surface of this soil ranges 
from undulating to rolling, and the natural drainage is good. 
The drainage is much better on this soil than on the silt and 
clay loam types. 
Present agricultural development .—While there are still a few 
wood lots on this soil, by far the greater part of it has been 
cleared, placed under cultivation, and is now in highly improved 
farms. In fact, where this soil predominates, is found to be 
some of the most highly improved and prosperous farming com¬ 
munities in the county. All of the general crops common to the 
region are grown successfully. Potatoes are also grown more 
commonly on this soil than on the heavier types of the region. 
Alfalfa is also a crop which does well, and which is being grown 
