Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida

Survey Area FL622 Florida

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/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 Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Biscayne-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 303K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Rattlesnake Ridge-Shark Valley-Hallandale complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 118K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Hallandale-Lostmans fine sands, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 106K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Cooper Town muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 84K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Boca sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 25K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Cooper Town-Perrine-Rattlesnake Ridge complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 20K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Crandon Beach-Okaloacoochee-Chickee mucks, tidal, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 18K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Hallandale-Boca fine sands, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 17K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Perrine marly silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 9K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Big Cypress sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 5K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Okaloacoochee-Chickee mucks, tidal, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded 5K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Rattlesnake Ridge, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Lostmans sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Tarpans fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 3K Very poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Romar Ranch-Big Cypress-Goddens Strand complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 2K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Boca-Big Cypress-Tarpans complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 1K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Ravenwood-Boca-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 1K Very poorly drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Shark Valley muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 1K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Water-Isohyperthermic Anthroportic Udorthents complex, 0 to 35 percent slopes 1K Not ratedNot rated
Goddens Strand muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded 475 Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 99% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, 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.

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