Anderson County, Kansas

Survey Area KS003• Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Anderson County, Kansas. 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
Woodson silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	54K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kenoma silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	47K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Woodson silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	34K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Wagstaff silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	27K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Clareson-Rock outcrop complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Aliceville silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Summit silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eram-Talihina complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eram-Clareson complex, 1 to 15 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	12K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Eram-Verdigris complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	9K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Leanna silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Stony Land-Talihina complex, 15 to 45 percent slopes	7K	Excessively drained		Very limited	Very limited
Kenoma-Olpe complex, 3 to 7 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Olpe gravelly silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Dennis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Eram silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	5K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lanton silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	5K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Osage silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	4K	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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 97% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, 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. 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.