Hubbard County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is 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 Hubbard County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat-Two Inlets-Seelyeville complex, pitted, 0 to 15 percent slopes | 65K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Water | 49K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Rockwood fine sandy loam, morainic, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony | 41K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Steamboat-Two Inlets-Seelyeville complex, pitted, 0 to 35 percent slopes | 38K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blowers fine sandy loam, morainic, 1 to 3 percent slopes, stony | 29K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Mooselake and Lupton soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Verndale-Nymore complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 27K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Eagleview and Menahga soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 26K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Two Inlets-Eagleview-Steamboat complex, pitted, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 23K | Excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Sanburn-Graycalm complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 22K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bootlake-Graycalm complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Two Inlets-Eagleview-Steamboat complex, pitted, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 16K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Haslie, Seelyeville, and Cathro soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rockwood-Two Inlets, morainic, complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes, stony | 15K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sugarbush-Two Inlets complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 14K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Nidaros muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 11K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sugarbush-Two Inlets complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Verndale sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Seelyeville-Seelyeville, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rockwood-Two Inlets, morainic, complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 24% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 89% 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.