Meeker County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN093• 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 Meeker 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	22K			Not rated	Not rated
Koronis loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Swedegrove-Lundlake complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Reedslake-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Muskego, Blue Earth, and Houghton soils, ponded	11K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hamel-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	10K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Koronis loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cosmos silty clay, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Muskego, Blue Earth and Houghton soils, lundlake catena, 0 to 1 percent slopes, ponded	9K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Uniongrove loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wadenill loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Marcellon loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Strout-Arkton complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Harps-Okoboji complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Canisteo-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cokato-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Clarion-Swanlake complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Grovecity loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Forestcity, overwash-Forestcity complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/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 63% 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.