Morton County, Kansas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Morton County, Kansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagonbed silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 79K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Richfield silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 77K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Atchison loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 37K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart loamy fine sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 34K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Ulysses silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Dalhart loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Eva loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Eva-Optima complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Atchison clay loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bigbow fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Eva loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Optima loamy sand, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 12K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bigbow loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Optima loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Wagonbed silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Belfon clay loam, cool, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Happyditch loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 6K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belfon loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Zella silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
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 32% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.