Newton County, Indiana

Survey Area IN111• 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 Newton 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
Granby loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	32K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Zadog-Granby complex	19K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Selma silty clay loam, till substratum	19K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Morocco loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Darroch loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Selma loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Brems loamy sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Oakville fine sand, prairie peninsula, 1 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Darroch silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sumava-Ridgeville-Odell complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Barry-Gilford complex	8K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gilboa-Odell complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Oakville fine sand, prairie peninsula, 6 to 12 percent slopes	5K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Octagon-Ayr complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Conrad loamy fine sand	4K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Foresman silt loam, till substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Barce-Montmorenci complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, eroded	4K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Montgomery silty clay loam	3K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Barce-Corwin complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Oakville fine sand, moderately wet, 1 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat 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.

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 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some 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.