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12. Valent-Wigton area <br /> ti <br /> Deep, nearly level to hilly,,' excessively drained, sandy soils formed <br /> in sandy eolian material. <br /> This soil area is in the south central and southeastern part of the <br /> survey area. It occupies about 7 percent of the total acreage. About <br /> 60 percent of the area is the Valent soil, 15 percent Wigton soil, and <br /> the remaining 25 percent in soils of minor extent. <br /> The Valent soil has sand surface layers and underlying layers. The <br /> Wigton soil has a loamy sand surface layer and underlying layers grading <br /> from loamy sand to sand. <br /> The minor soils in this area are the well drained Ascalon, Biaou, <br /> i <br /> Olney and Vona soils. <br /> Almost all of this soil area is used for livestock grazing. These <br /> soils are unsuited for dryland farming because of the sandy textures and <br /> limited precipitation. A few small areas have developed sprinkler <br /> irrigation. <br /> The potential for homesites is good. The limiting soil feature is <br /> the eandy texture and erosion hazard. The potential for wildlife <br /> habitat is fair. <br /> 33 <br />