Camden and Glynn Counties, Georgia
The most common soil here is Bohicket, on about 17% of the land: a silty clay loam, smooth and slightly sticky. Mandarin and Bladen come next.
About 3% of the land drains well, and 90% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 74% of it.
USDA rates 93% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 86% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 54% 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 Camden and Glynn 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 Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Camden and Glynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicket-Capers association | 153K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 94K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 72K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 60K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brookman clay loam | 58K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 52K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rutlege fine sand | 39K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand | 38K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Meggett fine sandy loam | 29K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Satilla silt loam | 28K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pottsburg (Hurricane) sand | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kingsland mucky peat | 23K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Olustee sand | 14K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rains fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cainhoy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Albany fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fripp-Duckston complex, 0 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin-Urban land complex | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Meggett loam, frequently flooded | 2K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beaches | 1K | Not rated | Not rated |
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 86% 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 93% 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.