Gulf County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is 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 Gulf County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer fine sand | 38K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy fine sand | 37K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brickyard, Chowan, and Kenner soils, frequently flooded | 25K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam | 21K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brickyard silty clay, frequently flooded | 17K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Surrency mucky fine sand, depressional | 17K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Scranton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pickney and Rutlege soils, depressional | 16K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croatan-Surrency complex, frequently flooded | 15K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pickney-Pamlico complex, depressional | 13K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy fine sand | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pantego and Bayboro soils, depressional | 13K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Maurepas muck, frequently flooded | 11K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Alapaha loamy fine sand | 9K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Waters of the Gulf of America | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Water | 7K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Meggett fine sandy loam, occasionally flooded | 6K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen fine sandy loam | 5K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 94% 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 94% 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.