Liberty County, Florida

Survey Area FL077• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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. 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
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

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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Entisols

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

Alfisols

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

Spodosols

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

Inceptisols

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

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.