Harford County, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
The dominant drainage class is Moderately 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 Harford County, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 26K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Romney silt loam | 5K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mattapex silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, northern coastal plain | 3K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, loamy, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 2K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Puckum muck | 2K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodstown sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Northern Coastal Plain | 2K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lenape mucky peat | 2K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mattapex silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, northern coastal plain | 1K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Beltsville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 1K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Udorthents complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 990 | D | Not limited | Not limited | |
| Elkton silt loam | 979 | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fallsington sandy loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes, northern coastal plain | 867 | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mattapex-Udorthents-Urban land complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 637 | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Codorus loam | 553 | Moderately well drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nassawango silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 538 | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Woodstown sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, Northern Coastal Plain | 496 | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Indiantown mucky silt loam | 474 | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hambrook sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 462 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hambrook sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 411 | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Corsica loam | 398 | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 40% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 47% 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.