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). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Angus-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes	60K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lester loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	43K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	35K			Not rated	Not rated
Angus loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cordova clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	25K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorset-Two Inlets complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Reedslake-Le Sueur complex, 1 to 6 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Angus-Cordova complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lester loam, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded	12K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Glencoe clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	11K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Klossner muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Houghton muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes	10K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Muskego, Blue Earth, and Houghton soils, ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Very poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lester loam, 10 to 22 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Hamel loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	8K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Le Sueur loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cordova loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hamel-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Canisteo-Glencoe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes	7K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cokato-Storden complex, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Histosols

Organic peat and muck soils formed in wetlands. Very poor for building (compressible) and septic. Often in regulated wetlands.

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.