Franklin County, 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 Franklin County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 51K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rutlege fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 37K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scranton sand, slough | 29K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Plummer fine sand | 27K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 25K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chowan, Brickyard, and Kenner soils, frequently flooded | 20K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pickney-Pamlico complex, depressional | 17K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 15K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Bohicket and Tisonia soils, tidal | 15K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency fine sand | 10K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meadowbrook sand | 9K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meadowbrook sand, slough | 9K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pamlico-Pickney complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lynn Haven sand | 7K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Resota fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Maurepas muck, frequently flooded | 5K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham fine sand | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Duckston-Rutlege-Corolla complex | 5K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ridgewood sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 90% 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 95% 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.