Todd County, Minnesota
The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Todd County, Minnesota.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blowers soils, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 59K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rockwood soils, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 51K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Rifle-Rifle, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 33K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Paddock-Becida, stony, complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 33K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Kandota sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 23K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Runeberg sandy loam, depressional | 21K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cushing-DeMontreville-Mahtomedi complex, 15 to 45 percent slopes | 17K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wykeham fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tacoosh mucky peat | 13K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bowstring-Aquents complex | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Seelyeville-Seelyeville, ponded, complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 12K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Menahga loamy sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 12K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Rockwood soils, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Markey muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 11K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dorset sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hubbard loamy sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 10K | Excessively drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Gonvick loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cathro muck, occasionally ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cushing sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 62% 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 88% 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
Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.