Paulding County, Georgia

Survey Area GA223• 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 Paulding 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
Tallapoosa-Fruithurst complex, 25 to 60 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rion sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Cartecay sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Fruithurst-Braswell complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Fruithurst-Braswell complex, 6 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Grover-Mountain Park complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lloyd-Agricola-Musella complex, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Poindexter-Wilkes-Rowan complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, stony	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Pacolet sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rion sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rion sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Lloyd-Agricola-Musella complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Agricola-Lloyd-Musella complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Poindexter-Wilkes-Wynott complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, stony	5K	Well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Poindexter-Wilkes-Wynott complex, 10 to 15 percent slopes, stony	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wateree-Rion complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Braswell sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Appling-Hard Labor complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Urban land	4K			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.

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 46% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 64% 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

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.