Roseau County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/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 Roseau County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very cobbly | 200K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Seelyeville-Seelyeville, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 33K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Boash clay loam, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 29K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wabanica silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 24K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Redby loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hiwood loamy fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Moderately well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Markey muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Percy mucky loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Skagen loam, dense till, 0 to 2 percent slopes, very cobbly | 17K | Moderately well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Redby-Hiwood-Leafriver complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 16K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lupton-Lupton, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 16K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cormant loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cormant-Redby complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 15K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rifle-Rifle, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 14K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Borup silt loam, Aspen Parkland, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Augsburg loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 13K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Haug muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro muck, dense till, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Zippel very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 96% 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 100% 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.