Liberty 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 Liberty County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutlege and Plummer soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 67K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Plummer, Sapelo and Pottsburg sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 61K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rutlege, Bibb and Surrency soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 47K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lakeland sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 34K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Surrency, Pantego, and Croatan soils, depressional | 26K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Torhunta-Lynn Haven-Croatan complex, frequently flooded | 24K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brickyard clay loam, frequently flooded | 20K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wahee and Ochlockonee soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 19K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hurricane, Leon, and Albany soils | 16K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains and Bladen soils | 16K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Elloree, Bibb, and Meggett soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pickney, Dorovan, and Bibb soils, frequently flooded | 15K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Plummer and Pelham soils | 11K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodington loamy sand | 9K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Foxworth sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chipley-Foxworth complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leon sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pottsburg-Pottsburg, wet, sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 89% 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 100% 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.