Crawford and Taylor Counties, Georgia
The most common soil here is Cowarts, on about 24% of the land: a fine sandy loam, gritty and crumbly. Troup and Lakeland come next.
About 86% of the land drains well, and 10% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 11% of it.
USDA rates 49% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 26% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 9% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 5% of it.
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 Crawford and Taylor 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 C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Crawford and Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowarts loamy sand, 12 to 25 percent slopes | 51K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cowarts loamy sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 48K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lakeland sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 41K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Troup loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 35K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wynott sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chenneby silt loam, frequently flooded | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kinston silt loam, occasionally flooded | 19K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Troup loamy sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 19K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pacolet sandy clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Norfolk loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Not limited |
| Lakeland sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 11K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Appling sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Orangeburg loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Appling sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Helena sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | 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 26% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 49% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.