Monroe County, Arkansas

Survey Area AR095• Arkansas

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Monroe County, Arkansas. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Foley-Calhoun-Bonn complex	90K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sharkey soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	78K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Jackport silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	33K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Commerce soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	28K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dubbs silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Mhoon soils, frequently flooded	16K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lafe-Bonn complex	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Grenada silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Calhoun silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	10K			Not rated	Not rated
Bosket fine sandy loam, gently undulating	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Dubbs silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Grenada silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Dundee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Amagon silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tichnor soils, frequently flooded	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dewitt silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Grenada silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Grubbs silt loam	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bosket fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 84% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 97% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.