Soil Profile Library

The Soil Profile Library showcases a diverse collection of soil profiles from across different landscapes. Each profile highlights variations in color, texture, structure, and composition, providing valuable insights into soil formation, classification, and land use potential. This resource supports research, education, and land management by offering a visual reference for comparing soil characteristics across various locations.

Explore the profiles to better understand soil diversity and its role in agriculture, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

Formed in 25 to 50 cm of loess and the paleosol underneath. This soil is found on interfluves and side slopes of southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Located in Iowa. — Adair (Fine, smectitic, mesic Aquertic Argiudolls) - R. Lensch
Formed in 25 to 50 cm of loess and the paleosol underneath. This soil is found on interfluves and side slopes of southern Iowa and northern Missouri. Located in Iowa.

Formed in calcareous alluvium, this soil is found on the floodplain of the Missouri River. Located in Iowa. — Albaton (Fine, smectitic, calcareous, mesic Vertic Fluvaquents) - J. Gertsma
Formed in calcareous alluvium, this soil is found on the floodplain of the Missouri River. Located in Iowa.

Formed in 100 to 150 cm of loess, this soil is found on footslopes and toeslopes in north central Wisconsin. Located in Wisconsin. — Almena (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, frigid Aquic Glossudalfs) - Bradley Miller
Formed in 100 to 150 cm of loess, this soil is found on footslopes and toeslopes in north central Wisconsin. Located in Wisconsin.

This soil formed in the limestone and dolomite of the Niagara Escarpment. Depth to unweathered bedrock is commonly less than 40 cm. Located in Michigan. — Amadon (Loamy, mixed, active, frigid Lithic Haplorthods) - Bradley Miller
This soil formed in the limestone and dolomite of the Niagara Escarpment. Depth to unweathered bedrock is commonly less than 40 cm. Located in Michigan.

This soil was found east of Berlin, Germany. It features an argic horizon, which is an area in the soil profile with higher clay content than the soil above. Also, notice the sharp line at the base of the A horizon (black soil) that likely indicates past tillage. Located in Germany. — Arenic Luvisol (WRB) - Bradley Miller
This soil was found east of Berlin, Germany. It features an argic horizon, which is an area in the soil profile with higher clay content than the soil above. Also, notice the sharp line at the base of the A horizon (black soil) that likely indicates past tillage. Located in Germany.

Formed in 25 to 50 cm of loess and the paleosol below. This soil is found on summits and side slopes of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. Located in Iowa. — Armstrong (Fine, smectitic, mesic Aquertic Hapludalfs) - Gerald Miller
Formed in 25 to 50 cm of loess and the paleosol below. This soil is found on summits and side slopes of southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri. Located in Iowa.

Formed in fluvial and lacustrine deposits of glacial landscapes, this soil is found in northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin. Located in Michigan. — Au Gres (Sandy, mixed, frigid Typic Endoaquods) - Bradley Miller
Formed in fluvial and lacustrine deposits of glacial landscapes, this soil is found in northern Michigan and northern Wisconsin. Located in Michigan.

Found on interfluves and sideslopes of the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil is formed in 30-75 cm of silty to loamy sediments and the till below them. Located in Iowa. — Bassett (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Mollic Hapludalfs) - Lee Camp
Found on interfluves and sideslopes of the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil is formed in 30-75 cm of silty to loamy sediments and the till below them. Located in Iowa.

This soil is limited to the ground moraines associated with the Munising Moraine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located in Michigan. — Bodi (coarse-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, isotic, frigid Oxyaquic Fragiorthods) - Bradley Miller
This soil is limited to the ground moraines associated with the Munising Moraine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located in Michigan.

Formed in outwash plains and other fluvial landforms from Wisconsinan glaciers, this soil is mapped on sandy areas throughout southern Michigan and eastern Wisconsin. Located in Michigan. — Boyer (Coarse-loamy, mixed, semiactive, mesic Typic Hapludalfs) - Bradley Miller
Formed in outwash plains and other fluvial landforms from Wisconsinan glaciers, this soil is mapped on sandy areas throughout southern Michigan and eastern Wisconsin. Located in Michigan.

"Brown earth" as translated literally from the German classification system, this soil with weak clay translocation would be considered an Inceptisol in Soil Taxonomy or a Cambisol in the World Reference Base (WRB). Located in Germany. — Braunerde - Bradley Miller
"Brown earth" as translated literally from the German classification system, this soil with weak clay translocation would be considered an Inceptisol in Soil Taxonomy or a Cambisol in the World Reference Base (WRB). Located in Germany.

Soil forming processes haven't quite modified the sandy loam parent material enough to move this soil out of being classified as a Cambisol (WRB) or Inceptisol (Soil Taxonomy). Located in Germany. — Braunerde - Bradley Miller
Soil forming processes haven't quite modified the sandy loam parent material enough to move this soil out of being classified as a Cambisol (WRB) or Inceptisol (Soil Taxonomy). Located in Germany.

Photographed in Rhode Island, this soil formed in lodgement till with a silty mantle. Stemming from the mineralogy of this soil's parent material, it tends to be more acidic. Located in Rhode Island. — Broadbrook (Coarse-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Oxyaquic Dystrudepts ) - Bradley Miller
Photographed in Rhode Island, this soil formed in lodgement till with a silty mantle. Stemming from the mineralogy of this soil's parent material, it tends to be more acidic. Located in Rhode Island.

Regularly found in the depressions between drumlins and eskers, this soil is primarily mapped in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located in Michigan. — Carbondale (Euic, frigid Hemic Haplosaprists) - Bradley Miller
Regularly found in the depressions between drumlins and eskers, this soil is primarily mapped in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located in Michigan.

This soil profile was photographed on the Biltmore Estate. Soil like this one can be found on sideslopes of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina. — Cashiers (Fine-loamy, micaceous, mesic Humic Dystrudepts) - Bradley Miller
This soil profile was photographed on the Biltmore Estate. Soil like this one can be found on sideslopes of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina.

Where a paleosol is exposed at the surface in southern Iowa, this is one of the soils formed in that old soil as its parent material. Located in Iowa. — Clarinda (Fine, smectitic, mesic Vertic Argiaquolls) - R. Lensch
Where a paleosol is exposed at the surface in southern Iowa, this is one of the soils formed in that old soil as its parent material. Located in Iowa.

This soil formed in residuum weathered from igneous and metamorphic rock and is found on slopes of intermountain hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina. — Clifton (Fine, mixed, semiactive, mesic Typic Hapludults) - Bradley Miller
This soil formed in residuum weathered from igneous and metamorphic rock and is found on slopes of intermountain hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina.

Found on plane or convex slopes and formed in shale residuum, this soil is mapped in eastern Kansas. Located in Kansas. — Clime (Fine, mixed, active, mesic Udorthentic Haplustolls) - Bradley Miller
Found on plane or convex slopes and formed in shale residuum, this soil is mapped in eastern Kansas. Located in Kansas.

Formed in loess, this soil is found on interfluves of southeast Iowa. Located in Iowa. — Clinton (Fine, smectitic, mesic Typic Hapludalfs) - Gerald Miller
Formed in loess, this soil is found on interfluves of southeast Iowa. Located in Iowa.

This soil formed in the alluvium of the upper floodplain steps north of Boise, Idaho. Located in Idaho. — Collister (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Cumulic Haploxerolls) - Bradley Miller
This soil formed in the alluvium of the upper floodplain steps north of Boise, Idaho. Located in Idaho.

Found in sandy glacial deposits around Lake Michigan and further inland, this soil frequently contains lamellae. Located in Michigan. — Coloma (Mixed, mesic Lamellic Udipsamments) - Bradley Miller
Found in sandy glacial deposits around Lake Michigan and further inland, this soil frequently contains lamellae. Located in Michigan.

Mapped on summits to backslopes on intermountain hills within the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, this soil formed in residuum that is often affected by creep. Located in North Carolina. — Cowee (Fine-loamy, parasesquic, mesic Typic Hapludults) - Bradley Miller
Mapped on summits to backslopes on intermountain hills within the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, this soil formed in residuum that is often affected by creep. Located in North Carolina.

Found on toeslopes and floodplains of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Southern Piedmont, this soil features a well-developed Bt horizon. Located in North Carolina. — Dillard (Fine-loamy, mixed, semiactive, mesic Aquic Hapludults) - Bradley Miller
Found on toeslopes and floodplains of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Southern Piedmont, this soil features a well-developed Bt horizon. Located in North Carolina.

Mapped across several well-drained hillslope positions, this soil formed in loess and features an E horizon. Located in Iowa. — Downs (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Mollic Hapludalfs) - Jonathan Sandor
Mapped across several well-drained hillslope positions, this soil formed in loess and features an E horizon. Located in Iowa.

Formed in the residuum of calcareous shales, siltstones, and/or limestone, this soil is mostly mapped on the hillsides and narrow ridgetops around Cincinnati, Ohio. Located in Ohio. — Eden (Fine, mixed, active, mesic Typic Hapludalfs) - Bradley Miller
Formed in the residuum of calcareous shales, siltstones, and/or limestone, this soil is mostly mapped on the hillsides and narrow ridgetops around Cincinnati, Ohio. Located in Ohio.

A Cambisol translates to an Inceptisol in Soil Taxonomy. The modifier of Eutric indicates that there is a high base saturation in the soil profile between 20 and 100 cm. Located in Poland. — Eutric Cambisol (WRB) - SE Poland - Bradley Miller
A Cambisol translates to an Inceptisol in Soil Taxonomy. The modifier of Eutric indicates that there is a high base saturation in the soil profile between 20 and 100 cm. Located in Poland.

Another Eutric Cambisol like the one pictured from southeastern Poland. Their classification is a reflection of their formation in loess that has been deposited during the Quaternary period. Located in Poland. — Eutric Cambisol (WRB) - SW Poland - Bradley Miller
Another Eutric Cambisol like the one pictured from southeastern Poland. Their classification is a reflection of their formation in loess that has been deposited during the Quaternary period. Located in Poland.

This soil is formed in igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks on upper hillslope positions of intermountain hills within the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina. — Evard (Fine-loamy, parasesquic, mesic Typic Hapludults) - Bradley Miller
This soil is formed in igneous and high-grade metamorphic rocks on upper hillslope positions of intermountain hills within the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in North Carolina.

This well-drained soil formed in moderately deep loess of southwestern Iowa. Located in Iowa. — Exira (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludolls) - R. Lensch
This well-drained soil formed in moderately deep loess of southwestern Iowa. Located in Iowa.

Mapped in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, this soil formed on upper hillslope positions blanketed in loess. Located in Iowa. — Fayette (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludalfs) - Jonathan Sandor
Mapped in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, this soil formed on upper hillslope positions blanketed in loess. Located in Iowa.

Found on alluvial fans and terraces along the Snake River and its tributaries in Idaho and Oregon, the alluvium parent material is often wind modified. Located in Idaho. — Feltham (Sandy, mixed, mesic Xeric Torriorthents) - Bradley Miller
Found on alluvial fans and terraces along the Snake River and its tributaries in Idaho and Oregon, the alluvium parent material is often wind modified. Located in Idaho.

Found in the floodplains and oxbow lakes of the Missouri River, this soil formed in clayey alluvium. Located in Iowa. — Forney (Fine, smectitic, nonacid, mesic Vertic Fluvaquents) - J. Gertsma
Found in the floodplains and oxbow lakes of the Missouri River, this soil formed in clayey alluvium. Located in Iowa.

Found on upper terraces, alluvial fans, and basalt plains above Idaho's Snake River, this soil exhibits weak soil formation in sandy loam. Located in Idaho. — Garbutt (Coarse-silty, mixed, superactive, calcareous, mesic Typic Torriorthents) - Bradley Miller
Found on upper terraces, alluvial fans, and basalt plains above Idaho's Snake River, this soil exhibits weak soil formation in sandy loam. Located in Idaho.

This soil is mapped exclusively in the upper peninsula of Michigan and epitomizes a Spodosol. The beautiful color pattern is created by organic acids stripping the sesquioxides and humus off the sand grains and depositing those materials lower in the soil profile. The , this soil formed in sandy glacial sediments under typically coniferous forests. Located in Michigan. — Garlic (Sandy, mixed, frigid, ortstein Typic Haplorthods) - Bradley Miller
This soil is mapped exclusively in the upper peninsula of Michigan and epitomizes a Spodosol. The beautiful color pattern is created by organic acids stripping the sesquioxides and humus off the sand grains and depositing those materials lower in the soil profile. The , this soil formed in sandy glacial sediments under typically coniferous forests. Located in Michigan.

This floodplain soil was formed in calcareous silty alluvium and underlying sandy alluvium along the Missouri River. Located in Iowa. — Grable (Coarse-silty over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, superactive, calcareous, mesic Mollic Udifluvents) - J. Gertsma
This floodplain soil was formed in calcareous silty alluvium and underlying sandy alluvium along the Missouri River. Located in Iowa.

Generally associated with sandy glacial sediments, this poorly developed soil was found on an inland Michigan sand dune that formed during the transition from the last ice age to more modern climate conditions. Located in Michigan. — Graycalm (Isotic, frigid Lamellic Udipsamments) - Bradley Miller
Generally associated with sandy glacial sediments, this poorly developed soil was found on an inland Michigan sand dune that formed during the transition from the last ice age to more modern climate conditions. Located in Michigan.

Formed in sandy glacifluvial deposits, this soil exhibits a reddish hue from sesquioxides coating the sand grains. Located in Michigan. — Grayling (Isotic, frigid Typic Udipsamments) - Bradley Miller
Formed in sandy glacifluvial deposits, this soil exhibits a reddish hue from sesquioxides coating the sand grains. Located in Michigan.

This soil is found on the rims of depressional wetlands within the Des Moines Lobe landform region. Water moving through the calcareous till of this landscape transports the calcium carbonate with it. In locations where groundwater surfaces and evaporates, the dissolved calcium carbonate is left behind and results in the high pH of this soil. Located in Iowa. — Harps (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Calciaquolls) - Jonathan Sandor
This soil is found on the rims of depressional wetlands within the Des Moines Lobe landform region. Water moving through the calcareous till of this landscape transports the calcium carbonate with it. In locations where groundwater surfaces and evaporates, the dissolved calcium carbonate is left behind and results in the high pH of this soil. Located in Iowa.

This soil is similar to the Monona soil series but occurs lower down the hillslopes of the loess hills, which leads to a shallower depth to calcium carbonate. Located in Iowa. — Ida (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, calcareous, mesic Typic Udorthents) - J. Gertsma
This soil is similar to the Monona soil series but occurs lower down the hillslopes of the loess hills, which leads to a shallower depth to calcium carbonate. Located in Iowa.

This soil is formed in colluvium derived from loess that has already been leached of calcium carbonate. It is mapped mostly in western Iowa and southeastern Nebraska, where the slopes tend to be steep enough to produce colluvium. Located in Iowa. — Judson (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Cumulic Hapludolls) - R. Lensch
This soil is formed in colluvium derived from loess that has already been leached of calcium carbonate. It is mapped mostly in western Iowa and southeastern Nebraska, where the slopes tend to be steep enough to produce colluvium. Located in Iowa.

This Spodosol is the state soil of Michigan. In this Spodosol, local differences between where water is able to percolate through the soil profile more or less far create wavy boundaries between zones of elluviation (white) and illuviation (reddish-brown). Located in Michigan. — Kalkaska (Sandy, isotic, frigid Typic Haplorthods) - Bradley Miller
This Spodosol is the state soil of Michigan. In this Spodosol, local differences between where water is able to percolate through the soil profile more or less far create wavy boundaries between zones of elluviation (white) and illuviation (reddish-brown). Located in Michigan.

This soil of the Iowa Erosion Surface is formed in silty or loamy sediments that were reworked by hillslope processes after the original material was deposited by glacial and eolian processes. Located in Iowa. — Kenyon (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludolls) - Gerald Miller
This soil of the Iowa Erosion Surface is formed in silty or loamy sediments that were reworked by hillslope processes after the original material was deposited by glacial and eolian processes. Located in Iowa.

Over centuries, the streets of Kracow, Poland have been built up by the addition of materials to dry up the mud and allow transportation of horses and carts over them. As human-altered and human-transported material that is well over 50 cm thick, this soil epitomizes an anthropogenic soil. Located in Poland. — Kracow Anthrosol - Bradley Miller
Over centuries, the streets of Kracow, Poland have been built up by the addition of materials to dry up the mud and allow transportation of horses and carts over them. As human-altered and human-transported material that is well over 50 cm thick, this soil epitomizes an anthropogenic soil. Located in Poland.

Mostly mapped on terraces within the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil formed loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly outwash. Located in Iowa. — Lawler (Fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, superactive, mesic Aquic Hapludolls) - Gerald Miller
Mostly mapped on terraces within the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil formed loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly outwash. Located in Iowa.

This soil formed on steep slopes made of Dows till. For an environment creating this soil, the hillslopes tend to be the sides of deeply incised river valleys, such as the Des Moines River valley. Located in Iowa. — Lester (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Mollic Hapludalfs) - nan
This soil formed on steep slopes made of Dows till. For an environment creating this soil, the hillslopes tend to be the sides of deeply incised river valleys, such as the Des Moines River valley. Located in Iowa.

Mapped on loess a little further away from the Missouri than the Ida soil series, this soil has slightly finer particle sizes but is still well drained. Located in Iowa. — Marshall (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludolls) - Jonathan Sandor
Mapped on loess a little further away from the Missouri than the Ida soil series, this soil has slightly finer particle sizes but is still well drained. Located in Iowa.

Mapped on the loess closest to the Missouri River, this soil is well drained and corresponds with the thickest loess. Located in Iowa. — Monona (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludolls) - R. Lensch
Mapped on the loess closest to the Missouri River, this soil is well drained and corresponds with the thickest loess. Located in Iowa.

This wet soil was spotted on a trip around Vienna, Austria. Located in Austria. — Naßgalle Bürgerspitalwald - Bradley Miller
This wet soil was spotted on a trip around Vienna, Austria. Located in Austria.

Formed on slightly convex to plane slopes, this soil is in the middle ground of the Des Moines Lobe. It is found between the Clarion soil of the hummocky hilltops and the Webster and Canisteo soils of the lower swales. Located in Iowa. — Nicollet (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Aquic Hapludolls) - Gerald Miller
Formed on slightly convex to plane slopes, this soil is in the middle ground of the Des Moines Lobe. It is found between the Clarion soil of the hummocky hilltops and the Webster and Canisteo soils of the lower swales. Located in Iowa.

Formed on loess-covered backslopes, this soil is heavily mapped in southwest Iowa. Located in Iowa. — Nira (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Oxyaquic Argiudolls) - Gerald Miller
Formed on loess-covered backslopes, this soil is heavily mapped in southwest Iowa. Located in Iowa.

Mostly mapped in south central Iowa, this soil formed in the local loamy alluvium of alluvial fans at or near the mouth of upland draingageways and footslopes. Located in Iowa. — Olmitz (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Cumulic Hapludolls) - R. Lensch
Mostly mapped in south central Iowa, this soil formed in the local loamy alluvium of alluvial fans at or near the mouth of upland draingageways and footslopes. Located in Iowa.

This soil formed in clayey alluvium over loamy alluvium in the Missouri River floodplain. Located in Iowa. — Onawa (Clayey over loamy, smectitic over mixed, superactive, calcareous, mesic Aquertic Udifluvents) - Jonathan Sandor
This soil formed in clayey alluvium over loamy alluvium in the Missouri River floodplain. Located in Iowa.

Much like the Onawa soil series, this soil is also part of the Missouri River floodplain. However, a key difference is that the clayey alluvium has sandy alluvium underneath. Located in Iowa. — Percival (Clayey over sandy or sandy-skeletal, smectitic over mixed, calcareous, mesic Aquic Udifluvents) - R. Lensch
Much like the Onawa soil series, this soil is also part of the Missouri River floodplain. However, a key difference is that the clayey alluvium has sandy alluvium underneath. Located in Iowa.

A somewhat poorly drained soil that formed on the broad upland areas of Northwestern Iowa, blanketed in loess. Located in Iowa. — Primghar (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Aquic Hapludolls) - Gerald Miller
A somewhat poorly drained soil that formed on the broad upland areas of Northwestern Iowa, blanketed in loess. Located in Iowa.

This floodplain soil is typically mapped within loess landscapes, especially Iowa's Loess Hills. Located in Iowa. — Rawles (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, calcareous, mesic Oxyaquic Udifluvents) - R. Lensch
This floodplain soil is typically mapped within loess landscapes, especially Iowa's Loess Hills. Located in Iowa.

With a parent material of lodgement till, this soil formed in depressions and drainageways of areas like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Located in Rhode Island. — Ridgebury (Loamy, mixed, superactive, acid, mesic, shallow Aeric Endoaquepts) - Bradley Miller
With a parent material of lodgement till, this soil formed in depressions and drainageways of areas like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Located in Rhode Island.

Formed in the loess and underlying till of southern Ohio, this soil regularly forms a fragipan at moderate depths. Sometimes at the lithologic discontinuity between the loess and the Illinoian age till there are pedisediments from a mixture of the loess and erosional sediments from the buried paleosol. Located in Ohio. — Rossmoyne (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Aquic Fragiudalfs) - Bradley Miller
Formed in the loess and underlying till of southern Ohio, this soil regularly forms a fragipan at moderate depths. Sometimes at the lithologic discontinuity between the loess and the Illinoian age till there are pedisediments from a mixture of the loess and erosional sediments from the buried paleosol. Located in Ohio.

This soil formed in the clayey deposits of lake plains from the Wisconsinan age. It is primarily mapped on the eastern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located in Michigan. — Rudyard (Very-fine, mixed, active, frigid Aquic Glossudalfs) - Bradley Miller
This soil formed in the clayey deposits of lake plains from the Wisconsinan age. It is primarily mapped on the eastern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located in Michigan.

A paleosol is a soil from the past. They formed on the landscape surface under likely different climate and vegetation conditions, and were then since buried. This paleosol was found under the Peoria loess of Iowa's Loess Hills. Located in Iowa. — Sangamon Paleosol - Bradley Miller
A paleosol is a soil from the past. They formed on the landscape surface under likely different climate and vegetation conditions, and were then since buried. This paleosol was found under the Peoria loess of Iowa's Loess Hills. Located in Iowa.

Dominantly mapped across Iowa's Southern Arc, this soil formed in Peoria Loess on upper hillslope positions. Located in Iowa. — Sharpsburg (Fine, smectitic, mesic Typic Argiudolls) - Jonathan Sandor
Dominantly mapped across Iowa's Southern Arc, this soil formed in Peoria Loess on upper hillslope positions. Located in Iowa.

Typically formed on sandy eolian or outwash, this soil is notable for its tiger stripe-like lamellae. Located in Michigan. — Spinks (Sandy, mixed, mesic Lamellic Hapludalfs) - Bradley Miller
Typically formed on sandy eolian or outwash, this soil is notable for its tiger stripe-like lamellae. Located in Michigan.

Found on colluvial hillsides near Vienna, Austria this soil would be considered an Alfisol in Soil Taxonomy. Located in Austria. — Steinerne Lahn - Bradley Miller
Found on colluvial hillsides near Vienna, Austria this soil would be considered an Alfisol in Soil Taxonomy. Located in Austria.

This soil, formed on the Dows till of the Des Moines Lobe, is differentiated from other upland soils in this landscape by lacking a mollic epipedon (thick topsoil). Located in Iowa. — Storden (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Eutrudepts) - Gerald Miller
This soil, formed on the Dows till of the Des Moines Lobe, is differentiated from other upland soils in this landscape by lacking a mollic epipedon (thick topsoil). Located in Iowa.

Formed in loess with the ideal silty clay loam soil texture class throughout the soil profile, this soil is primarily found on the upper hillslope positions of east central Iowa. Located in Iowa. — Tama (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Argiudolls) - nan
Formed in loess with the ideal silty clay loam soil texture class throughout the soil profile, this soil is primarily found on the upper hillslope positions of east central Iowa. Located in Iowa.

Another example of the Tama soil series, this picture was taken southeast of Des Moines, Iowa. Located in Iowa. — Tama (SE of Des Moines) - nan
Another example of the Tama soil series, this picture was taken southeast of Des Moines, Iowa. Located in Iowa.

This soil was formed in the alluvium of floodplains, footslopes, and alluvial fans of southeastern Iowa and northeast Missouri. Can you spot the albic horizon? Located in Iowa. — Vesser (Fine-silty, mixed, superactive, mesic Argiaquic Argialbolls) - Gerald Miller
This soil was formed in the alluvium of floodplains, footslopes, and alluvial fans of southeastern Iowa and northeast Missouri. Can you spot the albic horizon? Located in Iowa.

Formed in outwash associated with the Des Moines Lobe landform region, this soil has sandy and gravelly sediments under 60-120 cm (2-4 feet) of a loamy mantle. Located in Iowa. — Wadena (Fine-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Hapludolls) - nan
Formed in outwash associated with the Des Moines Lobe landform region, this soil has sandy and gravelly sediments under 60-120 cm (2-4 feet) of a loamy mantle. Located in Iowa.

Found on terraces and areas of outwash in the northeastern half of the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil has up to 60 cm (2 feet) of loamy alluvium over coarser sand and gravel. An E horizon is possible with this soil series. Located in Iowa. — Wapsie (Coarse-loamy over sandy or sandy-skeletal, mixed, superactive, mesic Mollic Hapludalfs) - Thomas Fenton
Found on terraces and areas of outwash in the northeastern half of the Iowa Erosion Surface, this soil has up to 60 cm (2 feet) of loamy alluvium over coarser sand and gravel. An E horizon is possible with this soil series. Located in Iowa.

A common soil of the upland swales within the Des Moines Lobe landform region, this soil series is notable for its thick mollic epipedon (topsoil). Although the soil profile pictured here only has a mollic epipedon that is about 40 cm (16 inches) thick, the black topsoil can reach 100+ cm (40+ inches) in wet conditions and where topsoil erodes from higher hillslope positions and accumulates on this soil. Located in Iowa. — Webster (Fine-loamy, mixed, superactive, mesic Typic Endoaquolls) - Jonathan Sandor
A common soil of the upland swales within the Des Moines Lobe landform region, this soil series is notable for its thick mollic epipedon (topsoil). Although the soil profile pictured here only has a mollic epipedon that is about 40 cm (16 inches) thick, the black topsoil can reach 100+ cm (40+ inches) in wet conditions and where topsoil erodes from higher hillslope positions and accumulates on this soil. Located in Iowa.

Formed in the lodgment till of the USA's New England states, this soil has a densic contact around 70-100 cm (28-40 inches) that can restrict root penetration. Located in Rhode Island. — Woodbridge (Coarse-loamy, mixed, active, mesic Aquic Dystrudepts) - Bradley Miller
Formed in the lodgment till of the USA's New England states, this soil has a densic contact around 70-100 cm (28-40 inches) that can restrict root penetration. Located in Rhode Island.

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