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). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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. 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
No Digital Data Available	247K			Not rated	Not rated
Mora-Ronneby complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony	80K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Millward-Mora-Scott Lake complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes, stony	75K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Loxley and Beseman soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes	44K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ahmeek-Normanna-Cromwell complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes, stony	36K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Seelyeville, occasionally ponded-Cathro, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	35K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Giese, frequently ponded-Canosia complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, stony	22K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Minocqua-Leafriver-Cathro, 0 to 2 percent slopes, ponded	19K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hegberg-Eldes complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	18K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Augustana-Forbay loams, 2 to 15 percent slopes	15K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Longsiding-Grasston silt loams, 1 to 4 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Eldes-Wahbegon, frequently ponded, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	15K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Milaca-Mora complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes, stony	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Brennyville-Freer complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes, stony	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Augustana-Hegberg complex, 1 to 7 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Alstad-Branstad loams, 0 to 4 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Grasston silt loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Branstad loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	10K			Not rated	Not rated

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.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

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.