SOIL SURVEY

-39-The topography of each mapping unit, with the exception of Ice, Rock ,Talus, and Recent Moraine was classified according to the guidelines presented i nThe System of Soil Classification for Canada (CSSC 1974) . The topographic classe sas used in this report are presented in Table 5 .Table 5 .Topographic classes used to designate the overall slope within th eareas outlined on the soils maps .Slope CategoriesSymbolSimple Slopes Complex Slope sRange %AC ac O to 5D d 5to 9E e 9to1 5F f 15 to 30G g 30 to 60H h >60SOIL PROFILE MORPHOLOGYPedon descriptions and taxonomic classifications were made according tothe criteria established by the System of Soil Classification for Canada (CSSC 1973) .The soil descriptions included thickness and depth of horizons, soil colors (Munsel lColor Notations), texture, structure, consistence, roots, pores, coarse fragments ,horizon boundaries and lime content as well as any other pertinent details . Sitecharacteristics such as slope, aspect, vegetation, and elevation were also noted .