Rogue River National Forest Area, California
The most common soil here is Jayar, on about 16% of the land. Woodseye and Woodseye family come next.
About all of the land drains well.
USDA rates all of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and all very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: bedrock lies within 40 inches under 93% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Rogue River National Forest Area, California, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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 Rogue River National Forest Area, California. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodseye-Jayar complex, 50 to 90 percent north slopes | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodseye-Jayar families association, 30 to 70 percent slopes. | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jayar very gravelly loam, 35 to 70 percent north slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodseye family-Rock outcrop association, 50 to 90 percent slopes. | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beekman-Colestine complex, 50 to 80 percent north slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beekman-Colestine complex, 50 to 75 percent south slopes | 5K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodseye very gravelly loam, 50 to 90 percent south slopes | 5K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jayar very gravelly loam, 35 to 70 percent south slopes | 4K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jayar-Woodseye families association, 30 to 70 percent slopes. | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodseye-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 3K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cryumbrepts, very steep | 3K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bigelow very gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 35 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Jayar very gravelly loam, 20 to 35 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vermisa-Beekman complex, 60 to 100 percent north slopes | 2K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dubakella-Pearsoll complex, 35 to 70 percent south slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Speaker-Josephine gravelly loams, 35 to 55 percent south slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dubakella-Pearsoll complex, 35 to 75 percent north slopes | 2K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Josephine gravelly loam, 35 to 55 percent north slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beekman-Vermisa complex, 60 to 100 percent north slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pollard-Beekman complex, 12 to 70 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Very 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% 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 100% 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.