Christian County, Missouri
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 Christian County, Missouri.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocie-Gatewood complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony | 56K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goss gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Poynor extremely gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Tonti silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 24K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes | 23K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goss gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville extremely gravelly silt loam, 15 to 50 percent slopes | 21K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wilderness gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 20K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gasconade-Gatewood-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Noark-Clarksville complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 14K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes | 11K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Scholten gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ocie-Gatewood complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, stony | 8K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Peridge silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Dapue silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Clarksville very gravelly silt loam, 15 to 20 percent slopes | 7K | Somewhat excessively drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Captina-Needleye complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hailey-Rueter complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky | 5K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goss-Gasconade complex, 3 to 50 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 67% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 85% 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.