Wright County, Minnesota

Survey Area MN171 Minnesota

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Wright County, Minnesota.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Angus-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes 60K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded 43K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Water 35K Not ratedNot rated
Angus loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 28K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Dorset-Two Inlets complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes 16K Well drainedANot limitedVery limited
Reedslake-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Angus-Cordova complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded 12K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 11K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Houghton muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes 10K Very poorly drainedA/DVery limitedVery limited
Muskego, Blue Earth, and Houghton soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes 9K Very poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Lester loam, 10 to 22 percent slopes 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hamel loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 8K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Le Sueur loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 8K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cordova loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Hamel-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Canisteo-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Cokato-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 36% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 87% 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.

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