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). 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.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
No Digital Data Available 249K Not ratedNot rated
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky 207K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 103K Not ratedNot rated
Greenwood-Greenwood ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, dense substratum 90K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Bowstring and Fluvaquents soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 58K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Rifle-Rifle ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, dense substratum 52K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Normanna-Canosia-Hermantown complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes 38K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Quetico, very stony-Insula, very stony-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes 23K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes, very rocky 22K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 18 to 30 percent slopes 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Eveleth-Eagelsnest-Conic complex, bouldery, 6 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky 21K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Mesaba, stony complex, 4 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky 20K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Canosia complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes 18K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Toimi-Nevens-Brimson complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 17K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Toimi stony fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony 17K Moderately well drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Cuttre complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes 17K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Aldenlake-Ahmeek complex, 8 to 18 percent slopes 17K Well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Aquepts, rubbly-Tacoosh-Rifle complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 16K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Quetico, very stony-Insula, very stony-Rock outcrop complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes 16K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Conic, very bouldery-Insula, very bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 20 to 70 percent slopes 15K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

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.

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