Sand Hills near Holland

Went exploring in our own "back-yard park" yesterday.  We sure were surprised to find some major washout in the river flats due to the severe spring flooding.

This area has had all the top soil washed away.  I doubt it will be easy to reclaim this as a viable farm field as it was in the past.

It looks like only the subsoil is left, none of the topsoil remains.  Huge cracks and crevices, and even animal footprints are seen on the surface.  This looks like an elk print.