St. Louis County, Minnesota, Embarrass Part
The dominant drainage class is Very poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/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 St. Louis County, Minnesota, Embarrass Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 103K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rifle soils, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 45K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Water | 44K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Eveleth-Eagelsnest-Conic complex, bouldery, 6 to 18 percent slopes, very rocky | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eveleth, bouldery-Conic, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 18 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bowstring and Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 25K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brimson stony fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, very stony | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cloquet loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Babbitt, bouldery-Wahlsten, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes, rocky | 15K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eaglesnest-Wahlsten complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes, bouldery | 13K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Babbitt, bouldery-Aquepts, rubbly, complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tacoosh mucky peat, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 13K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eaglesnest-Babbitt complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes, bouldery | 12K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Udorthents, loamy (cut and fill land) | 10K | Well drained | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Aquepts, rubbly-Tacoosh-Rifle complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Aldenlake sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| McQuade-Buhl complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pits, iron mine | 8K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Cathro muck, depressional, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shagawa-Beargrease complex, 8 to 30 percent slopes, extremely bouldery | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 79% 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 85% 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.