Liberty and Long Counties, Georgia
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Liberty and Long Counties, Georgia.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 47K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bohicket-Capers association | 44K | Very poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mascotte fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 42K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ellabelle loamy sand | 37K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bayboro loam | 37K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Leefield loamy sand | 32K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocilla loamy fine sand | 28K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pooler fine sandy loam | 28K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Echaw and Centenary fine sands | 23K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Tawcaw-Chastain association | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rutlege fine sand | 22K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Johnston and Bibb soils | 22K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bladen fine sandy loam | 20K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Stilson loamy sand | 19K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Water | 19K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Riceboro loamy fine sand | 18K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mandarin fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hydraquents (Levy) , clayey | 15K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Kershaw sand, 2 to 10 percent slopes | 12K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 83% 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 96% 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.