Lake County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN075• Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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 Lake 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
No Digital Data Available	249K			Not rated	Not rated
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky	207K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Water	103K			Not rated	Not rated
Greenwood-Greenwood ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, dense substratum	90K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bowstring and Fluvaquents soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	58K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Rifle-Rifle ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, dense substratum	52K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Normanna-Canosia-Hermantown complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes	38K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Quetico, very stony-Insula, very stony-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes, very rocky	22K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 18 to 30 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Eveleth-Eagelsnest-Conic complex, bouldery, 6 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky	21K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Mesaba, stony complex, 4 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky	20K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Canosia complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Toimi-Nevens-Brimson complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony	17K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Toimi stony fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony	17K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cuttre complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Aldenlake-Ahmeek complex, 8 to 18 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Aquepts, rubbly-Tacoosh-Rifle complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	16K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Quetico, very stony-Insula, very stony-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Conic, very bouldery-Insula, very bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 70 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	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.

Inceptisols

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

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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 65% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 65% 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.