Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, Parts of Coconino, Mohave and Yavapai Counties

Survey Area AZ695 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 Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, Parts of Coconino, Mohave and Yavapai Counties.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Pluto-Procky complex, 1 to 14 percent slopes 188K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kanabownits fine sandy loam, 4 to 44 percent slopes 109K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Phizphre-Tovar-Toqui complex, coconino plateau, 1 to 12 percent slopes 104K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Pocomate-Rock outcrop complex, kaibab plateau, 6 to 66 percent slopes 95K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Thunderbird-Ferno complex, 2 to 23 percent slopes 78K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Pluto-Grandwash complex, 6 to 33 percent slopes 69K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hosta-Thunderbird complex, 1 to 11 percent slopes 55K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Kanabownits-Kippers-Kaiparowits complex, 1 to 20 percent slopes 55K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Phizphre-Tovar-Toqui complex, kaibab plateau, 1 to 23 percent slopes 43K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Pinntank-Pocomate complex, kaibab plateau, 1 to 23 percent slopes 43K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Phizphre-Tovar-Rock outcrop complex, kaibab plateau, 6 to 66 percent slopes 42K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Chunkmonk-Wodomont-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 30 percent slopes 36K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rock outcrop-Meriwhitica complex, 5 to 101 percent slopes 34K DNot ratedNot rated
Atarque-Yumtheska-Rock outcrop, 1 to 18 percent slopes 32K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Purpleheart-Pluto complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes 31K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Goldust-Thunderbird complex, 4 to 35 percent slopes 28K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Atarque-Moquistation complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes 28K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wodomont-Atlatl-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 10 percent slopes 27K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Tovar-Whiskey-Phizphre complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes 23K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Toqui-Yumtheska-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 17 percent slopes 21K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 97% 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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