Kittson County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN069• Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 Kittson 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
Northcote clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes	89K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Hegne-Fargo silty clays, silty substratum, 0 to 1 percent slopes	54K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Northcote-Eaglepoint clays, 0 to 1 percent slopes	41K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rosewood fine sandy loam, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bearden-Colvin silty clay loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes	29K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Strathcona fine sandy loam, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	28K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Northcote clay, slightly saline, 0 to 1 percent slopes	25K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Poppleton fine sand, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	24K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ulen fine sandy loam, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	22K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Cormant loamy fine sand, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Percy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, bouldery	19K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Percy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very cobbly	17K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Redby loamy fine sand, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Kratka and Strathcona soils, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Grygla loamy fine sand, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Poppleton fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cathro muck, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Enstrom loamy fine sand, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Grimstad fine sandy loam, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Cormant and Rosewood soils, very poorly drained, 0 to 1 percent slopes	12K	Very poorly drained	A/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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

Entisols

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

Histosols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 89% 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 100% 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.