Rush County, Kansas

Survey Area KS165 Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Rush County, Kansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Harney silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 219K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Uly silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes 48K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Harney silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 46K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Roxbury silt loam, occasionally flooded 26K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Roxbury silt loam, rarely flooded 23K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Wakeen silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Nibson-Wakeen silt loams, 3 to 20 percent slopes 17K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Wakeen silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 17K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Uly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Corinth silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 11K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Bridgeport silt loam, rarely flooded 9K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
New Cambria silty clay loam, rarely flooded 3K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Uly-Roxbury silt loams, 0 to 30 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Penden clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 2K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Harney-Uly complex, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded 2K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Bogue clay, 3 to 15 percent slopes 1K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Penden clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes 1K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Harney silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded 338 Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Corinth silty clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes 213 Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 197 Not ratedNot rated

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 78% 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.

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