Emanuel County, Georgia

Survey Area GA107• Georgia

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 Emanuel County, 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
Kinston and Bibb soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	64K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	52K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tifton loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	34K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bonifay sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	27K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Nankin loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Meggett loam, frequently flooded	15K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cowarts sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	14K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Kershaw coarse sand, 2 to 12 percent slopes	13K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Bonifay sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Nankin sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	11K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Ocilla loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ailey loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Ailey loamy sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Albany and Chipley soils, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Susquehanna sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clarendon loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Carnegie sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Well drained	C	Not 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.

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 35% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 91% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

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.