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2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Kittitas County, Washington <br />Figure 3-2. USDA Soil Map of Kittitas County <br />GENERAL SOIL IVIAP <br />KITTITAS COUNTY AREA, WASHINGTON <br />u-ka*hftt.rtd.1.r kJ,daa!*ahr*r'6 *eh. <br />u-keFF_nrdd4tb. :i, Fo dffi <br />U€ l$r $!YB[?tL{ Bluru bri$+a'@ s,tsfr4 vd.ld FEr*.r <br />SoilLq.nd <br />L1l .+^-- <br />fr --E.-,h, <br />F -"1..*B* <br />r-- <br />I "q,*..I *.d1-, <br />r.!-II <br />The load bearing capacity of soil, its hydric properties, erosion potential, and other characteristics all play <br />a significant role in the development of land. Hydric properties in soil indicate the existence of wetlands <br />and signal the potential for other environmental concerns. Soil suitability for structural support and <br />stability is also important in determining the potential for development. Area soil types vary <br />considerably:.11 <br />. Soil in the western mountainous portion of the County is more suited for growing forest products <br />than food crop farming. These soils are strongly acidic, gravelly, or rocky, saturated most of the <br />year, and occur in steep areas at high elevations. <br />. Soil in the foothill areas with streams is ideal for growing native trees. <br />. Soil in the Yakima River Valley is more suited to agriculture and those on the south slopes of the <br />Valley are used for extensive fruit growing. <br />r Other areas have been designated as critical areas due to erosion and landslide potential. <br />11 lbid <br />Chapter 3: Community Profile 20