Big Cypress Reservation, Broward County, Florida

Survey Area FL616• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Reservation, Broward County, Florida. 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
Margate mucky sand, prairie	3K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jupiter mucky sand, prairie	3K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Clewiston muck, drained, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	2K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gator muck, depressional	460	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hallandale sand, slough	290	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Boca sand, slough	180	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Udorthents, diked	150	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Chobee sandy loam, depressional	95	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	80			Not rated	Not rated
Gentry mucky sand, depressional	55	Very poorly drained	C/D	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.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 99% 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 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.