Kanabec County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN065 Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Kanabec County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Brennyville-Freer complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony 59K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Mora-Ronneby complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony 36K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Milaca-Millward complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes, stony 29K Moderately well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Cathro-Twig, stony complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded 21K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Cebana-Giese, frequently ponded-Freer complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony 15K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Milaca loam, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 13K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Seelyeville, occasionally ponded-Cathro, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 11K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Cebana-Giese, frequently ponded-Ronneby complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony 11K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Grasston silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 9K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Antigo-Chetek complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes 9K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Rosholt-Chetek complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Antigo silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Water 7K Not ratedNot rated
Milaca-Mora complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony 7K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Cathro, sandy substratum, and Seelyeville soils, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes 7K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Ossmer-Billyboy complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Annriver silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Longsiding-Grasston silt loams, 1 to 4 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Milaca-Brennyville complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 85% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 97% 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.

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