Fulton County, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Fulton County, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban land | 63K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rion sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes | 42K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 31K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Urban land-Cecil complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 22K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cartecay-Toccoa complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 22K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Rion complex, 10 to 25 percent slopes | 21K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Appling-Hard Labor complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Grover-Mountain Park complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes, stony | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Grover-Mountain Park complex, 10 to 25 percent slopes, stony | 11K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rion sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rion-Louisburg complex, 10 to 20 percent slopes, bouldery | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grover-Mountain Park complex, 10 to 20 percent slopes, stony | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Madison-Bethlehem complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Madison-Bethlehem complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pacolet sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pacolet-Saw complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded, bouldery | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Urban land-Appling-Hard Labor complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 5K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Wehadkee-Cartecay complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
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 21% 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.