Wet Mountains and Spanish Peaks Area, Colorado, Parts of Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Pueblo Counties

Survey Area CO636 Colorado

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 Wet Mountains and Spanish Peaks Area, Colorado, Parts of Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, and Pueblo Counties.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Hechtman, dry-Guffey families complex, 40 to 60 percent slopes 38K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Cathedral family, moist-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes 22K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Larkspur family-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes 20K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Leighcan-Endlich families complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 17K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Hechtman family, dry-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes 14K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Cathedral family-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes 14K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Needleton family, 40 to 65 percent slopes 13K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Leighcan-Endlich families complex, 40 to 60 percent slopes 12K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Needleton family, dry, 40 to 65 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Needleton-Ashcroft families complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 11K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hechtman, dry-Ashcroft, dry families complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes 11K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Needleton-Rogert families-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 80 percent slopes, south aspect 10K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Cryolls, moist-Pachic Haplocryolls complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Leighcan family, till substratum, 5 to 40 percent slopes 8K Somewhat excessively drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Cryolls-Rock outcrop complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes, south aspect 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Silas family-Cryaquolls association, 0 to 15 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ring family, dry, 5 to 40 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cryaquolls, cold-Fluvaquentic Haplocryolls association, 0 to 15 percent slopes 5K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Rogert family-Cryolls, dry complex, 5 to 40 percent slopes 5K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Rock outcrop-Rubble land complex, 40 to 150 percent slopes 5K DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. 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.

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