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1S U.S. DEPARTME,IT OF AGRICULTIIRE PAGE 2 OF 2 ;iA'~[JRAL ZESgURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 08/9/00 RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Endnate -- RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The soils of the survey area are rated in this report according to limitations that affect their suitability for recreation. The ratings are based on restrictive sail features, such as wetness, slope, and texture of the surface layer. Susceptibility to flooding is considered. Not considered in the ratings, but important in evaluating a sice, are the location and accessibility of the area, the size and shape of the area and its scenic quality, vegetation, access to water, potential water impoundment sites, and access to public sewer lines. The capacity of the soil to absopb septic tank effluent and the ability of the soil to support vegetation are also important. Soils subject to flooding are limited for recreation use by the duration and intensity of (leading and the season when flooding occurs. In planning recreation facilities, onsite assessment of the height, duration, intensity, and frequency of flooding is essential. In this report the degree of sail limitation is expressed as "Slight," "Moderate,^ or "Severe." "Slight" means that soil properties are generally favorable and that limitations are minor and easily overcome. "Moderate" means that limitations can be overcome or alleviated. by planning, design, or special maintenance. "Severe' means that soil properties are unfavorable and that limitations can be offset only by costly soil reclamation, special design, intensive maintenance, limited use, or by a combination of these measures. The information in this report can be supplemented by information available in other reports, for example, interpretations for septic tank absorption fields in the Sanitary Facilities report and interpretations for dwellings without basements and for local roads and streets in the Building Site Development report. CAMP AREAS require site preparation, such as shaping and leveling the tent and parking areas, stabilizing roads and intensively used areas, and installing sanitary Facilities and utility lines. Camp areas are subject to heavy foot traffic and some vehicular traffic. The beat soils have mild slopes and are not wet or subject tq flooding during the period of use. The surface has few or no stones or boulders, absorbs rainfall readily but remains firm, and is not dusty when dry. Strong slopes and stones or boulders can greatly increase the cost of constructing campsites. PICD7IC AREAS are subject to heavy foot traffic. Most vehicular traffic is confined to access roads and parking areas. The best soils for picnic areas are firm when wet, are not dusty when dry, are not subject to flooding during the period of use, and do not have slopes or atones or boulders that increase the Cost of shaping sites or of building access roads and parking areas. PLAYGROUNDS require soils that can withstand intensive foot traffic. The hest soils are almost level and are not wet or subject to flooding during the season of use. The surface is free of stones and boulders, is Eirm after rains, and is not dusty when dry. If grading is needed, the depth of the soil over bedrock or hardpan should be considered. PATHS AND TRAILS for hiking and horseback riding should require little or no cutting and filling. The best soils are not wet, are firm after rains, and not dusty when dry, and are not subject to flooding more Chan once a year during the period of use. They have moderate slopes and few or no atones or boulders on the surface. GOLF FAIRWAYS are subject to heavy foot traffic and some light vehicular traffic. Cutting or filling may be required. The best Boils for use as gglf fairways are firm when weC, are not dusty when dry, and are not subject to prolonged flooding during the period of use. They have moderate elopes and no stones or boulders on the surface. The suitability of Che soil Por tees or greens is not considered in rating the soils.