Menominee County, Michigan
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). 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 Menominee County, Michigan.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onaway-Ossineke fine sandy loams, drumlin, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 121K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lupton-Cathro association | 87K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carbondale, Lupton, and Tawas mucks, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 55K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro-Ensley complex | 48K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Deford-Wainola-Rousseau complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 35K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tawas-Deford complex | 21K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Onaway-Solona complex, 0 to 10 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Pemene-Rubicon complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Nadeau fine sandy loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Solona loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Emmet fine sandy loam, drumlins, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Onaway-Rousseau complex, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Onaway-Nadeau fine sandy loams, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Cunard-Onaway fine sandy loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ensley muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nahma-Sundell-Summerville complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro-Solona-Onaway complex, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 9K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Deford and Leafriver soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Summerville-Cunard fine sandy loams, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Onaway fine sandy loam, drumlin, 6 to 18 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 58% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 65% 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.