Suwannee County, Florida

Survey Area FL121• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). 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 Suwannee 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
Blanton-Alpin-Bonneau complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	90K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Alpin fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	77K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Bonneau-Blanton-Padlock complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	57K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Blanton-Bonneau complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	32K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Blanton-Foxworth-Alpin complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Falmouth-Bonneau-Blanton complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	22K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Otela-Alpin-Chiefland complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Mascotte-Sapelo complex	13K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Alpin complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	12K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Bigbee-Garcon-Meggett complex, occasionally flooded	11K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Pamlico-Olustee-Pottsburg complex, depressional	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hurricane, Albany, and Chipley soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Ocilla-Albany-Blanton complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Lynchburg-Bonneau Complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Otela-Chiefland-Ichetucknee complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Sapelo-Mascotte-Plummer complex	5K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Padlock-Alpin complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Alpin fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	4K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Blanton-Bonneau complex, 5 to 8 percent slopes	4K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Osier-Bibb-Albany complex, frequently flooded	3K	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.

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

About 43% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.