Cochise County, Arizona, Northwestern Part

Survey Area AZ666 Arizona

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Cochise County, Arizona, Northwestern Part.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Calcigypsids-Contention-Redo complex, chihuahuan, 5 to 45 percent slopes 38K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Stronghold-McAllister-Elgin complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes 34K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Pedregosa-Tombstone complex, 5 to 45 percent slopes 25K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Tombstone-Stronghold complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 24K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Nolam-Stronghold complex, 5 to 30 percent slopes 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Magoffin-Budlamp-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 70 percent slopes 22K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Romero-Nodman-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 60 percent slopes 22K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Budlamp-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 70 percent slope 20K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Stagecoach-Pinaleno complex, sonoran, 15 to 60 percent slopes 19K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Blakeney family-Luckyhills complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes 18K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Courtland-Sasabe-Diaspar complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Terrarossa-Blacktail complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Mabray-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 70 percent slopes 18K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Kuykendall-Cherrycow-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 60 percent slopes 17K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Cherrycow-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 45 percent slopes 16K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Carbine-Hathaway complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes 16K Well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Stagecoach-Whitlock-Delnorte complex, chihuahuan, 5 to 20 percent slopes 16K Well drainedASomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Libby-Gulch complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Guest silty clay, 0 to 5 percent slopes 13K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Deloro-Andrada complex, 5 to 35 percent slopes 13K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 77% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.

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