1860 Census and Summaries
Soil Types in the Counties
Augusta was larger by a factor of 22 percent, but contained a higher percentage of land poorly suited for agricultural purposes.
Franklin Soil Types
| Soil Type | Suitability for Agriculture | Total Area, in square miles | Area as a percent of whole county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Duffield | high suitability | 230.81 | 30.2 |
| Highfield-Glenville | good suitability | 7.72 | 1 |
| Murrill-Laidig | suitable | 68.22 | 8.9 |
| Weikert-Berks-Bedington | suitable | 235.02 | 30.7 |
| Laidig-Buchanan | poor suitability | 166.09 | 21.7 |
| Dekalb-Laidig | not suitable | 56.91 | 7.4 |
| County Total | 764.76 | 99.9 |
Augusta Soil Types
| Soil Type | Suitability for Agriculture | Total Area, in square miles | Area as a percent of whole county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Types 1 - 3 | good suitability | 409.1 | 42 |
| Types 11 - 14 | good suitability | 160.32 | 16.5 |
| Type 4 | suitable | 43.28 | 4.4 |
| Types 5 - 10 | poor suitability | 361.35 | 37.1 |
| Unidentified | 0.2 | 0.0002 | |
| County total | 974.05 | 100 |