Miccosukee Indian Alligator Alley Reservation, Broward County, Florida

Survey Area FL618• 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 Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Miccosukee Indian Alligator Alley Reservation, Broward 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
Hallandale fine sand	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hallandale fine sand, slough	5K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chobee muck, limestone substratum, depressional	2K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ochopee loamy fine sand	2K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jupiter fine sand	1K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Margate fine sand	407	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gator muck, limestone substratum, depressional	323	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Copeland mucky fine sand, depressional	134	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Boca fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	64	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	53			Not rated	Not rated
Lauderhill muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12	Very poorly drained	A/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.

Mollisols

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

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.

Alfisols

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

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 99% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 99% 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.