Pine County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN115 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 Pine County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
No Digital Data Available 247K Not ratedNot rated
Mora-Ronneby complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony 80K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Millward-Mora-Scott Lake complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes, stony 75K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Loxley and Beseman soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes 44K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Cromwell complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes, stony 36K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Seelyeville, occasionally ponded-Cathro, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes 35K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Giese, frequently ponded-Canosia complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, stony 22K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Minocqua-Leafriver-Cathro, 0 to 2 percent slopes, ponded 19K Very poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Hegberg-Eldes complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes 19K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 18K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Augustana-Forbay loams, 2 to 15 percent slopes 15K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Longsiding-Grasston silt loams, 1 to 4 percent slopes 15K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Eldes-Wahbegon, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 15K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Milaca-Mora complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Brennyville-Freer complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony 14K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Augustana-Hegberg complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes 14K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Alstad-Branstad loams, 0 to 4 percent slopes 13K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Grasston silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes 12K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Branstad loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 11K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 10K Not ratedNot rated

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 46% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 64% 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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