Page County, Iowa

Survey Area IA145 Iowa

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Page County, Iowa.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Colo-Judson silty clay loams, 0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 66K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Exira silty clay loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 27K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sharpsburg silty clay loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 22K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Marshall silty clay loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sharpsburg silty clay loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 15K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sharpsburg silty clay loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sharpsburg silty clay loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Sharpsburg silty clay loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Kennebec silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 11K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Exira silty clay loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Exira silty clay loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Colo silty clay loam, deep loess, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Adair clay loam, dissected till plain, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 8K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Dockery-Quiver silt loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Shelby clay loam, dissected till plain, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Shelby loam, dissected till plain, 9 to 14 percent slopes 6K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Adair clay loam, dissected till plain, 9 to 14 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Zook silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 5K Poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Colo silt loam, deep loess, 0 to 2 percent slopes, overwash, occasionally flooded 5K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Marshall silty clay loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.

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