Jasper County, Indiana

Survey Area IN073• Indiana

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Jasper County, Indiana. 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
Zadog-Maumee loamy sands	39K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Watseka-Maumee loamy sands	38K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Morocco loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	28K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rensselaer, till substratum-Wolcott complex	18K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oakville fine sand, prairie peninsula, 1 to 6 percent slopes	17K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Brems loamy sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Rensselaer fine sandy loam, till substratum	16K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rensselaer loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gilford fine sandy loam, outwash plain, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Darroch, till substratum-Odell complex	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Prochaska loamy sand, frequently flooded	8K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oakville sand, moderately wet, 1 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Oakville fine sand, prairie peninsula, 6 to 12 percent slopes	8K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Suman loam, frequently flooded	7K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Iroquois fine sandy loam	6K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Markton-Aubbeenaubbee complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Reddick clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Darroch loam	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Andres silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Montgomery silty clay loam	6K	Very poorly 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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

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 88% 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 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.