Cedar County, Missouri

Survey Area MO039• Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Cedar County, Missouri. 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
Cliquot-Bolivar complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	36K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cliquot gravelly loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	28K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cliquot gravelly loam, 3 to 20 percent slopes, very stony	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Barco-Sylvania complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Goss gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Goss gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Water	14K	Subaqueous		Not rated	Not rated
Sonsac-Moko-Rock outcrop complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Barden loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bona gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sturkie silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Sonsac-Moko complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Barden silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sylvania loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hoberg silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Creldon silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Sylvania loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cleora fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Bona gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cleora fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very 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.

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

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

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 94% 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.