Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/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 Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennyville-Freer complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony | 100K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 70K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Seelyeville, occasionally ponded-Cathro, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 28K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cebana-Giese, frequently ponded-Freer complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony | 27K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro-Twig, stony complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded | 26K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mora-Ronneby complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony | 16K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Milaca loam, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony | 13K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Milaca-Millward complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes, stony | 12K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rifle mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded | 7K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Milaca-Brennyville complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Zimmerman fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Cebana-Giese, frequently ponded-Ronneby complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, stony | 5K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Grasston silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 5K | Moderately well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Cathro, sandy substratum, and Seelyeville soils, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Greenwood mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ossmer-Billyboy complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Culver-Sanburn-Cathro complex, pitted, 0 to 8 percent slopes | 4K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rosholt-Chetek complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Longsiding-Grasston silt loams, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 4K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 76% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 80% 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.