Kandiyohi County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN067• Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Kandiyohi 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	41K			Not rated	Not rated
Canisteo-Harps loams	35K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wadenill-Sunburg complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	30K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Estherville-Hawick complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	27K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Harps-Glencoe-Seaforth complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	22K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Amiret-Swanlake loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Harps-Okoboji complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	18K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Okoboji-Canisteo depressional complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	18K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Canisteo-Seaforth complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sunburg-Wadenill complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded	15K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Normania loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Arctander, overwash-Arctander complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Esmond-Heimdal-Sisseton complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Normania loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Hawick-Estherville complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes	8K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Quam, Cathro, and Urness soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Crowriver-Lundlake complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Nicollet silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kandiyohi clay, 2 to 5 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly 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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Alfisols

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

Inceptisols

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

Entisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 54% 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 84% 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.