Stevens 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 Stevens County, Kansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart loamy fine sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 75K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Eva-Optima complex, 5 to 15 percent slopes | 48K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Dalhart loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 44K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Belfon loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 35K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart-Eva complex loamy fine sands, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hugoton and Zella soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Zella loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belfon fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bigbow loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Bigbow fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hugoton silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Forgan loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart and Vorhees soils, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dalhart fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Eva loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Eva loamy fine sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Richfield silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Optima loamy sand, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Atchison loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat 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
Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.
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.