Depth to water table in soils influences soil properties such as color and horizon thickness and, in some cases, determines soil classification under Soil Taxonomy. The objective of this study was to determine the depth to water table in three Indiana soil series and to evaluate the effect of soil series and landscape on water table levels. The three soils studied were moderately well drained Glynwood, somewhat poorly drained Blount, and poorly drained Pewamo soil series. The effect of soil horizon on water table levels was also examined.Data were collected from 3/21/94 to 6/6/94 at the Hults Environmental Learning Center in Albany, Indiana. The effect of soil type on water table levels was observed as measurable differences in drainage characteristics in the three soil series. Soil horizon had limited effect on water table fluctuations. Water percolated easily through all A horizons. Water temorarily perched upon the B horizon in the Glynwood soils. Landscape position appeared to play a limited role in water table fluctuations. / Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/184883 |
| Date | January 1994 |
| Creators | McClelland, James H. |
| Contributors | Ball State University. Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management., Brown, Hugh J. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iii, 50, [50] leaves : ill., maps ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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