Soil Data Explorer - ALTICREST

Official Series Description

Lab Data Summary

Aggregate lab data for the ALTICREST soil series. This aggregation is based on all pedons with a current taxon name of ALTICREST, and applied along 1-cm thick depth slices. Solid lines are the slice-wise median, bounded on either side by the interval defined by the slice-wise 5th and 95th percentiles. The median is the value that splits the data in half. Five percent of the data are less than the 5th percentile, and five percent of the data are greater than the 95th percentile. Values along the right hand side y-axis describe the proportion of pedon data that contribute to aggregate values at this depth. For example, a value of "90%" at 25cm means that 90% of the pedons correlated to ALTICREST were used in the calculation. Source: KSSL snapshot (updated 2020-03-13). Methods used to assemble the KSSL snapshot used by SoilWeb / SDE

Pedons used in the lab summary:

MLRA	Lab ID	Pedon ID	Taxonname	CI	NSSL / NASIS Reports	Link To SoilWeb GMap
125	86P0057	85KY095007	Alticrest	6	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	36.9661102,-83.0999985
125	97P0400	97TN035003	Alticrest	7	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	36.02631,-85.1202393
125	97P0405	97TN035008	Alticrest	7	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	35.8455544,-85.0654984
125	97P0406	97TN035009	Alticrest	7	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	35.8455544,-85.0654984
125	97P0407	97TN035010	Alticrest	7	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	35.851265,-85.0702896
128	VPI0133	V1992-VA005-133	Alticrest	2	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	37.6891667,-80.1416667
147	VPI0140	V1992-VA005-140	Alticrest	2	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	37.8294444,-79.895
147	VPI0141	V1992-VA005-141	Alticrest	2	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	37.8313889,-79.8933333
147	VPI0148	V1992-VA005-148	Alticrest	2	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	37.6963889,-80.2747222
n/a	94KY-133-001	94KY-133-001	Alticrest	1	Primary | Supplementary | Taxonomy | Pedon | Water Retention | Correlation | Andic Soil Properties	n/a

Water Balance

Monthly water balance estimated using a leaky-bucket style model for the ALTICREST soil series. Monthly precipitation (PPT) and potential evapotranspiration (PET) have been estimated from the 50th percentile of gridded values (PRISM 1981-2010) overlapping with the extent of SSURGO map units containing each series as a major component. Monthly PET values were estimated using the method of Thornthwaite (1948). These (and other) climatic parameters are calculated with each SSURGO refresh and provided by the fetchOSD function of the soilDB package. Representative water storage values (“AWC” in the figures) were derived from SSURGO by taking the 50th percentile of profile-total water storage (sum[awc_r * horizon thickness]) for each soil series. Note that this representation of “water storage” is based on the average ability of most plants to extract soil water between 15 bar (“permanent wilting point”) and 1/3 bar (“field capacity”) matric potential. Soil moisture state can be roughly interpreted as “dry” when storage is depleted, “moist” when storage is between 0mm and AWC, and “wet” when there is a surplus. Clearly there are a lot of assumptions baked into this kind of monthly water balance. This is still a work in progress.

Sibling Summary

Siblings are those soil series that occur together in map units, in this case with the ALTICREST series. Sketches are arranged according to their subgroup-level taxonomic structure. Source: SSURGO snapshot (updated 2024-02-21), parsed OSD records (updated 2023-10-02) and snapshot of SC database (updated 2023-10-02).

Select annual climate data summaries for the ALTICREST series and siblings. Series are sorted according to hierarchical clustering of median values. Source: SSURGO map unit geometry and 1981-2010, 800m PRISM data (updated 2023-10-09).

Geomorphic description summaries for the ALTICREST series and siblings. Series are sorted according to hierarchical clustering of proportions and relative hydrologic position within an idealized landform (e.g. top to bottom). Most soil series (SSURGO components) are associated with a hillslope position and one or more landform-specific positions: hills, mountain slopes, terraces, and/or flats. Proportions can be interpreted as an aggregate representation of geomorphic membership. The values printed to the left (number of component records) and right (Shannon entropy) of stacked bars can be used to judge the reliability of trends. Small Shannon entropy values suggest relatively consistent geomorphic association, while larger values suggest lack thereof. Source: SSURGO component records (updated 2023-10-04).

Competing Series

Soil series competing with ALTICREST share the same family level classification in Soil Taxonomy. Source: parsed OSD records (updated 2023-10-02) and snapshot of the SC database (updated 2023-10-02).

Select annual climate data summaries for the ALTICREST series and competing. Series are sorted according to hierarchical clustering of median values. Source: SSURGO map unit geometry and 1981-2010, 800m PRISM data (updated 2023-10-09).

Geomorphic description summaries for the ALTICREST series and competing. Series are sorted according to hierarchical clustering of proportions and relative hydrologic position within an idealized landform (e.g. top to bottom). Proportions can be interpreted as an aggregate representation of geomorphic membership. Most soil series (SSURGO components) are associated with a hillslope position and one or more landform-specific positions: hills, mountain slopes, terraces, and/or flats. The values printed to the left (number of component records) and right (Shannon entropy) of stacked bars can be used to judge the reliability of trends. Shannon entropy values close to 0 represent soil series with relatively consistent geomorphic association, while values close to 1 suggest lack thereof. Source: SSURGO component records (updated 2023-10-04).

There are insufficient data to create the 3D terrace figure.

There are insufficient data to create the 3D flats position figure.

Soil series sharing subgroup-level classification with ALTICREST, arranged according to family differentiae. Hovering over a series name will print full classification and a small sketch from the OSD. Source: snapshot of SC database (updated 2023-10-02).

Block Diagrams

Click a link below to display the diagram. Note that these diagrams may be from multiple survey areas.

1. KY-2010-09-03-14 | Knott and Letcher Counties - 2004

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Alticrest-Varilla-Shelocta-Jefferson general soil map unit and the Cloverlick-Highsplint-Guyandotte-Shelocta general soil map unit in Letcher County (Soil Survey of Knott and Letcher Counties, Kentucky; 2004).

2. KY-2010-09-03-32 | Estill and Lee Counties - 2007

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Carpenter-Bledsoe-Berks general soil map unit in Estill County (Soil Survey of Estill and Lee Counties, Kentucky; 2007).

3. KY-2010-09-03-33 | Estill and Lee Counties - 2007

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Shelocta-Bledsoe-Gilpin general soil map unit in Estill County (Soil Survey of Estill and Lee Counties, Kentucky; 2007).

4. KY-2010-09-03-34 | Estill and Lee Counties - 2007

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Helechawa-Alticrest-Gilpin-Rock outcrop general soil map unit in Lee County (Soil Survey of Estill and Lee Counties, Kentucky; 2007).

5. KY-2010-09-03-35 | Estill and Lee Counties - 2007

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Shelocta-Gilpin-Latham general soil map unit in Lee County (Soil Survey of Estill and Lee Counties, Kentucky; 2007).

6. KY-2010-09-03-45 | Magoffin and Morgan Counties - 2002

   Typical pattern of soils and their relationship to geology and topography in the Rigley-Bledsoe-Alticrest-Berks general soil map unit in Morgan County (Soil Survey of Magoffin and Morgan Counties, Kentucky; 2002).

7. KY-2012-02-01-41 | Powell and Wolfe Counties - September 1993

   Typical pattern of soils and parent material in the Carpenter-Bledsoe-Berks general soil map unit (Soil Survey of Powell and Wolfe Counties, Kentucky; September 1993).

8. KY-2012-02-01-44 | Powell and Wolfe Counties - September 1993

   Typical pattern of soils and parent material in the Helechawa-Alticrest-Gilpin-Rock outcrop general soil map unit (Soil Survey of Powell and Wolfe Counties, Kentucky; September 1993).

9. KY-2012-02-01-45 | Powell and Wolfe Counties - September 1993

   Typical pattern of soils and parent material in the Sheloctal-Gilpin-Latham general soil map unit (Soil Survey of Powell and Wolfe Counties, Kentucky; September 1993).

10. VA-2010-11-05-14 | Dickenson County - 2009

    An idealized cross-section of the north-central section of the survey area showing the relationship among landforms, geology, and soils. Geology adapted from "Geology of the Virginia Portion of the Clintwood and Jenkings East Quadrangles" (Diffenbach, 1988) (Soil Survey of Dickenson County, Virginia; 2009).

11. VA-2010-11-05-26 | Lee County - 2006

    Typical pattern of soils in the Appalachian Plateau portion of Lee County. The soils named on the land surface are shown in their natural relationship to each other and in their relationship to parent material and landform position (Soil Survey of Lee County, Virginia; 2006).

12. VA-2012-05-11-04 | Dickenson County - 2009

    An idealized cross-section of the north-central section of the survey area showing the relationship among landforms, geology, and soils. Geology adapted from “Geology of the Virginia Portion of the Clintwood and Jenkins East Quadrangles” (Diffenbach, 1988) (Soil Survey of Dickenson County, Virginia; 2009).

13. VA-2012-05-11-07 | Lee County - 2006

    Typical pattern of soils in the Appalachian Plateau portion of Lee County. The soils named on the land surface are shown in their natural relationship to each other and in their relationship to parent material and landform position (Soil Survey of Lee County, Virginia; 2006).

Map Units

Map units containing ALTICREST as a major component. Limited to 250 records.

Map Unit Name	Symbol	Map Unit Area (ac)	Map Unit Key	National Map Unit Symbol	Soil Survey Area	Publication Date	Map Scale
Helechawa-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes	HeF	901	1727531	1vzmt	ky011	2006	1:12000
Rigley-Shelocta-Alticrest complex, 20 to 80 percent slopes, stony, very rocky	uRshF	18419	2997076	2qyt0	ky199	1969	1:12000
Gilpin-Latham-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky	GlE	7131	557794	lqfc	ky616	2004	1:24000
Alticrest-Ramsey-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 65 percent slopes	ArF	3251	557748	lqcw	ky616	2004	1:24000
Alticrest-Ramsey-Wallen complex, 20 to 55 percent slopes, rocky	AtF	3825	550721	lh26	ky626	1997	1:24000
Varilla-Jefferson-Alticrest complex, 35 to 75 percent slopes, very rocky	VaF	3439	550751	lh35	ky626	1997	1:24000
Rigley-Shelocta-Alticrest complex, 20 to 80 percent slopes, stony, very rocky	uRshF	19761	2997077	2qyt0	ky628	1973	1:20000
Rigley-Shelocta-Alticrest complex, 20 to 80 percent slopes, stony, very rocky	uRshF	24040	2997078	2qyt0	ky630	1966	1:15840
Wallen-Ramsey-Alticrest complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes, very rocky	5E	2007	740290	svbb	ky630	1966	1:15840
Latham-Gilpin-Alticrest complex, 20 to 65 percent slopes	LeF	29468	550841	lh62	ky634	1989	1:20000
Alticrest-Ramsey-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 65 percent slopes	ArF	13594	550820	lh5d	ky634	1989	1:20000
Alticrest-Totz-Helechawa complex, rocky, 20 to 55 percent slopes	AtF	36395	552108	ljhy	ky638	1989	1:24000
Alticrest-Ramsey complex, rocky, 20 to 60 percent slopes	ArF	2308	550926	lh8t	ky641	1994	1:24000
Ramsey-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes	RaD	59766	2439178	2w2mk	tn701	1985	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony	16E	10787	834339	x065	va005	2003	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	16D	2321	834338	x064	va005	2003	1:24000
Alticrest-Dekalb complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	3C	303	834318	x05h	va005	2003	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony	12E	5270	1451468	1kqck	va017	2005	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	12D	2570	1451467	1kqcj	va017	2005	1:24000
Alticrest-Dekalb complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	3C	517	1451466	1kqch	va017	2005	1:24000
Ramsey-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes	21F	6744	2399881	2lk8j	va051	2008	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky	1D	2205	2399851	2lk7k	va051	2008	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 35 to 55 percent slopes, rocky	1E	1477	2399852	2lk7l	va051	2008	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony	11F	702	2512034	2q7vf	va091	2010	1:24000
Dekalb-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	11E	530	2512033	2q7vd	va091	2010	1:24000
Alticrest-Dekalb complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	2C	93	2508630	2q7v0	va091	2010	1:24000
Wallen-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony	34E	5199	521753	khxr	va105	1997	1:24000
Wallen-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	34D	1860	521752	khxq	va105	1997	1:24000
Alticrest-Gilpin complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes	2D	1251	521763	khy2	va105	1997	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes	2E	8618	522161	kjbx	va185	1996	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	2D	1624	522160	kjbw	va185	1996	1:24000
Cedarcreek-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 40 percent slopes, very stony	14E	1508	522174	kjcb	va185	1996	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes	2C	209	522159	kjbv	va185	1996	1:24000
Cedarcreek-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	14C	98	522173	kjc9	va185	1996	1:24000
Varilla-Jefferson-Alticrest complex, 35 to 75 percent slopes, very rocky	80G	2582	2508619	2q7s3	va195	2010	1:24000
Ramsey-Alticrest-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 80 percent slopes	66G	2258	2508604	2q7rk	va195	2010	1:24000
Wallen-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very stony	82F	1544	2508623	2q7tt	va195	2010	1:24000
Alticrest-Gilpin complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes	4E	982	2507469	2q2y5	va195	2010	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 35 to 55 percent slopes, rocky	3F	939	2507468	2q2y4	va195	2010	1:24000
Alticrest fine sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky	3E	926	2507467	2q2y3	va195	2010	1:24000
Wallen-Alticrest complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	82E	527	2508622	2q7s4	va195	2010	1:24000
Alticrest-Ramsey-Wallen complex, 20 to 55 percent slopes, rocky	5F	316	2507470	2q7nz	va195	2010	1:24000
McClung-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, very rocky	53F	111	2508583	2q7r1	va195	2010	1:24000
McClung-Alticrest complex, 35 to 55 percent slopes, stony	52F	69	2508582	2q7r0	va195	2010	1:24000

Map of Series Extent

Approximate geographic distribution of the ALTICREST soil series. To learn more about how this distribution was mapped, or to compare this soil series extent to others, use the Series Extent Explorer (SEE) application. Source: generalization of SSURGO geometry (updated 2023-10-04).