Lamar, Pike, and Upson Counties, Georgia

Survey Area GA642• 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 Lamar, Pike, and Upson 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
Davidson clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded	47K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded	43K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	40K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Lloyd clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	30K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wehadkee soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	30K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Davidson clay loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded	29K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Appling sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	22K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Davidson loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Chewacla and Wehadkee soils, frequently flooded	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Thomaston-Meansville complex, 15 to 45 percent slopes, cobbly	13K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wilkes and Enon soils, 10 to 25 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Madison sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	10K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy loam, 10 to 25 percent slopes, eroded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Davidson loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Davidson loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Appling sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Water	7K			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.

Ultisols

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

Inceptisols

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

Alfisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 27% 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.