St. Louis County, Minnesota, Crane Lake Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). 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 St. Louis County, Minnesota, Crane Lake Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes | 100K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Conic, bouldery-Rock outcrop-Eaglesnest, bouldery, complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes | 88K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 57K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 56K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wahlsten, bouldery-Rock outcrop-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes | 50K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eveleth-Eagelsnest-Conic complex, bouldery, 6 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky | 46K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rifle soils, spooner catena, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 40K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Quetico, stony-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes | 39K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Quetico, bouldery-Insula, bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 3 to 18 percent slopes | 31K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ashlake-Effie complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes | 28K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rifle-Rifle, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 27K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Greenwood soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 26K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Suomi-Ashlake complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Rock outcrop complex, 18 to 30 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Longsiding-Canthook-Foglake complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 21K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Aquepts, rubbly-Foglake-Hassman, depressional, complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Durkeelake-Canthook-Longsiding complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Greenwood-Greenwood, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 19K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wahlsten, bouldery-Rock outcrop-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 18K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 92% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.