Baker and Mitchell Counties, Georgia
The most common soil here is Tifton, on about 9% of the land: a loamy sand, gritty and loose. Norfolk and Wagram come next.
About 62% of the land drains well, and 14% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 14% of it.
USDA rates 39% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 21% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 8% of the land floods occasionally or more.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Baker and Mitchell Counties, Georgia, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Baker and Mitchell Counties, Georgia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 85K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 62K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Troup sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 34K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tifton loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 33K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Norfolk loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lucy loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 30K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Grady fine sandy loam | 28K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goldsboro loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 26K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Orangeburg loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Orangeburg loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tifton loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bonneau loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wahee fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Osier-Pelham complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 13K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hornsville fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Duplin fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Esto-Susquehanna sandy loams, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy sand | 7K | Poorly drained | B/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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 39% 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.