Redwood County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN127• 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 Redwood 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
Canisteo clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	141K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Amiret loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	59K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Webster clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	48K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Amiret-Swanlake loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes	47K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Normania loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	44K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Okoboji silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	42K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Seaforth loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	15K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Havelock clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes. occasionally flooded	12K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Storden-Ves complex, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mayer loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Revere clay loam	7K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
North Twin-Walnut grove complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Pell Creek-Romnell complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Havelock-Zumbro complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
North Twin-Walnut grove complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Ves-Estherville-Storden complex, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Estherville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	5K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Storden-Estherville-Ves loams, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	5K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Lemond loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	4K	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.

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 73% 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 97% 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.