Jasper County, Missouri

Survey Area MO097• Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Jasper 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
Maplegrove silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	81K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Newtonia-Eldorado silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes	53K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Eldorado very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony	29K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Rueter extremely gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony	27K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Barden silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	21K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomme-Rueter complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Rueter very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	15K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Cherokee silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	13K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Opolis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	11K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Bearthicket silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Opolis silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	8K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Eldorado silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, very stony	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Verdigris silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Rueter very gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Hepler silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Dumps, mine	6K			Not rated	Not rated
Medoc silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C/D	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.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 83% 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.