Everett-Alderwood
Gravelly Sandy Loam

Mapping Symbol: EwC

This soil is about equal parts Everett and Alderwood. They are found on rolling areas. Slopes are dominantly 6 to 10% but range from gentle to steep. Most areas are irregular in shape and range from 15 to 100 acres or more in size. There is a consolidated layer under the Everett portoinat a depth of 7 to 20 feet. This material is the same as that making up the Alderwood subsoil. 

Typical Profile:
Depth from Surface:
0 to 17 Inches: Dark brown gravelly sandy loam
17 to 32 Inches: Brown very gravelly sandy loam 
32 to 60 Inches: Black and dark grayish brown very gravelly coarse sand

Permeability: Slow to medium

Erosion and Slippage Hazard: Slight to moderate

Use and Management: Primary use of this soil is for timber. Douglas-fir, Western Hemlock, Red Alder, and Bigleaf Maple are important tree species on all soil slope classes. Limitations on use for timber are slight. For limitations on these soils for recreation and engineering purposes, please see the descriptions of the Alderwood and Everett soils.

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