Monroe County, Georgia

Survey Area GA207• 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 Monroe 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
Madison sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	41K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, severely eroded	27K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lloyd sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cecil sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, moderately eroded	16K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lloyd sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	11K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Pacolet-Saw complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, stony	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Madison-Bethlehem complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes, stony	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Madison sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, severely eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Madison sandy clay loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, severely eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Wynott-Wilkes-Winnsboro complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Water	7K			Not rated	Not rated
Bush River-Prosperity complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Toccoa sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet-Saw complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, stony	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Madison-Bethlehem complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, stony	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Cecil sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wynott-Wilkes-Winnsboro complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes	4K	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.

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.

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

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 24% 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.