Glades County, Florida

Survey Area FL043• 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 Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Glades 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
Water	138K			Not rated	Not rated
Immokalee sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	108K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Basinger fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	52K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Valkaria fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	28K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Felda fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	27K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Myakka fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	27K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pineda-Pineda, wet, fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	24K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	20K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oldsmar sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Floridana fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	18K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cypress Lake fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Floridana, Astor, and Felda soils, frequently flooded	17K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pople fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	15K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Malabar fine sand, high, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smyrna fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Astor fine sand, depressional	11K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Brynwood-Pople fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Okeelanta muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomello fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Gator muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

Histosols

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

Mollisols

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

Inceptisols

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

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% 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 76% 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.