Soil survey: Hanford project in Benton County, Washington

Evaluation of the Potential for Agricultural Development at the Hanford Site

“…The land use data were used to help create GIS layers on existing land use. Soils data were entered into the GIS using digital copies of the existing Hanford soil survey (Hajek 1966) and USDA Soil Surveys for Grant (1984) and Franklin Counties (draft inflorrnation 1999). Parts of Adams and Benton Coun@ soil surveys (1967 and 1971, respectively) were digitized and entered into the GIS.…”

“…Soils " Hajek (1966) described 15 different general surface soil types on the Hanford Site, ranging from sand to silty and sandy loams. These same soils are found elsewhere in Benton, Grant, Adams, and Franklin counties, and most are being irrigated.…”

Hanford Site National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Characterization

“…These are shown in Figure 4.2-7 and briefly described in Table 4.2-1. Various classifications, including land use, are also given in Hajek (1966). The soil classifications given in Hajek (1966) have not been updated to reflect current reinterpretations of soil classifications.…”

“…The soil classifications given in Hajek (1966) have not been updated to reflect current reinterpretations of soil classifications. Until soils on the Hanfiord Site are resurveyed, the descriptions presented in Hajek (1966) will continue to be used.…”

Hanford low-level tank waste interim performance assessment

“…Because of the relative flat nature of the surface, landslides are not expected to be significant. Hajek (1966) Rupert Sand: brown-to-grayish brown coarse sand grading to dark grayish-brown at about 90 centimeters (35 inches). Developed under grass, sagebrush, and hopsage in coarse sandy alluvial deposits that were mantled by wind-blown sand.…”