Presque Isle County, Michigan
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Presque Isle County, Michigan.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 22K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cathro muck | 21K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hessel mucky flaggy loam, bedrock substratum | 16K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rubicon sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 15K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Tawas muck | 15K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cheboygan loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Onaway fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Detour flaggy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lupton muck, lake moderated, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Krakow flaggy fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brevort mucky loamy sand | 10K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Emmet sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Omena fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| East Lake sand, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Roscommon muck | 8K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Croswell sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hessel loam | 8K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hettinger loam | 8K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rubicon sand, 6 to 18 percent slopes | 7K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Bowers silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 58% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 90% 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.