Crowley County, Colorado
The most common soil here is Vonid, on about 16% of the land: a loamy sand, gritty and loose. Ordway and Deertrail come next.
About 97% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 48% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 46% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 14% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 19% 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 Crowley County, Colorado, 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 C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Aridisols — dry-climate soils with limited organic matter and often calcium carbonate accumulation. 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 Crowley County, Colorado. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordway clay, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Deertrail sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 58K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Not limited |
| Vonid sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 43K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Limon clay, alkali, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olney sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Vonid sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes, dry | 19K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Valent-Vonid complex, 1 to 15 percent slopes, dry | 19K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Limon clay, alkali, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fort loam, dry, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Fort loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Olney sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, dry | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Not limited |
| Litle-Ordway clays, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bacid silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Tyrone silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Not limited |
| Valent loamy sand, 1 to 15 percent slopes, dry | 8K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Manzanola clay loam, dry, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Vonid-Oterodry sandy loams, 3 to 9 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Vonid-Oterodry sandy loams, 1 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Valent sand, 1 to 12 percent slopes, dry | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Water | 7K | Not rated | Not rated |
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 46% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 48% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.