Cass County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN021• Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Cass County, Minnesota. 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	254K			Not rated	Not rated
Typic borohemists, nonacid-typic borosaprists association	66K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Warba-Stuntz association, nearly level and undulating	57K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Warba-Aquic Eutroboralfs, loamy-Aeric Glossaqualfs, loamy, association, nearly level to gently rolling	50K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Seelyeville-Seelyeville, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Warba very fine sandy loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Typic borosaprist-bowstring association	33K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Friendship loamy sand	31K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Wabedo sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	31K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Typic borohemists, acid	27K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Meehan loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	27K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Guida-Zimmerman-Redby complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes	25K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Menahga loamy coarse sand, moraine, rolling and hilly	25K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Markey muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	24K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Typic Udipsamments-Arenic Eutroboralfs-Alfic Udispamments association, nearly level to gently rolling	22K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Rifle-Rifle, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	22K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Friendship loamy sand, loamy substratum, 1 to 6 percent slopes	22K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Roscommon loamy sand	21K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Menahga loamy sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes	20K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Huntersville loamy sand, acid substratum, 1 to 6 percent slopes	20K	Moderately well drained	C/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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 45% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 70% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.