Brantley and Charlton Counties, Georgia

Survey Area GA611• Georgia

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Spodosols — acidic forest soils with a distinctive leached layer, common under conifers. 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 Brantley and Charlton 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
Dasher-Dorovan-Croatan association, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	157K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	101K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pelham loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	73K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kinston and Johnston soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	60K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Surrency mucky fine sand, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	58K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mascotte fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	41K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lynn Haven fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	33K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lynn Haven, Allanton and Kingsferry soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	32K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Pottsburg fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	22K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Albany-Leefield complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Bladen loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	18K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kinston and Osier soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	18K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pelham fine sand, ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Leefield loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Croatan, Pamlico and Surrency soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	11K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Olustee loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ridgewood-Hurricane complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Ogeechee-Pelham complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hurricane fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	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.

Spodosols

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

Ultisols

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

Alfisols

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

Entisols

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

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 100% 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.