Baker County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Baker County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascotte fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 74K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pantego-Pamlico, loamy substratum, complex, depressional | 67K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 47K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand | 28K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pamlico muck, loamy substratum, depressional | 25K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 23K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mascotte-Pamlico complex, loamy substratum, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 18K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olustee-Pelham complex | 15K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocilla fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency-Mulat complex, frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pottsburg sand | 7K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Osier fine sand, frequently flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Plummer fine sand | 4K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dasher mucky peat, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 4K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boulogne sand | 4K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon-Evergreen complex, depressional | 3K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pottsburg sand, high | 3K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 2K | Not rated | Not rated |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 99% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 99% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.