Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Survey Area LA085• Louisiana

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 Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Sabine Parish, Louisiana. 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
Water	91K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Guyton-Iuka association, frequently flooded	77K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	64K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eastwood fine sandy loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	59K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eastwood fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	51K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	49K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Keithville very fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	37K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Latonia fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Kisatchie-Mayhew-Rayburn association, 5 to 20 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bowie fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Saucier fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sacul fine sandy loam, 12 to 30 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Kirvin fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bellwood silty clay loam, 5 to 12 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bellwood silty clay loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sardis-Guyton loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Trep loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Briley loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Letney loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Mayhew loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes	6K	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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

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

Vertisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 60% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 83% 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

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.