Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN079 Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Le Sueur County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 29K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Le Sueur loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 27K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hamel loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 22K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Muskego soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes 16K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 16K Not ratedNot rated
Lester loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 15K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Le Sueur-Lester complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes 13K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 13K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lerdal clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Kilkenny clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 11K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Mazaska silty clay loam 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Kilkenny clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 8K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lester-Hawick-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Lester-Belview complex, 22 to 40 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Caron, Blue Earth, and Palms soils, ponded 5K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Kilkenny clay loam, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Copaston loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

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

Septic Systems

About 91% 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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