Cheyenne County, Kansas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Entisols — young soils with little profile development, often on floodplains or steep slopes. 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 Cheyenne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuma silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 127K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Colby silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes | 123K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ulysses silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 73K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Keith silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 56K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Colby silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 50K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Otero fine sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Colby silt loam, 20 to 50 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Manter fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Sulco complex, 9 to 60 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canyon-Kim loams, 5 to 30 percent slopes | 15K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Satanta loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bridgeport silt loam, rarely flooded | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dwyer loamy fine sand, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 9K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bankard sand, occasionally flooded | 9K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Satanta loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Goshen silt loam, rarely flooded | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ulysses silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Glenberg fine sandy loam, rarely flooded | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Razor-Midway silty clay loams, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bridgeport silt loam, channeled | 5K | Well drained | B | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.
Septic Systems
About 38% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.