Montgomery County, Missouri
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Montgomery County, Missouri.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico silt loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes, eroded | 73K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Armster silt loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes | 35K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Keswick silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded | 23K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Mexico silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 20K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Gasconade-Rock outcrop complex, 14 to 50 percent slopes, rubbly | 17K | Somewhat excessively drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Keswick silt loam, 9 to 14 percent slopes, eroded | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chilhowie, Gasconade, and Crider soils, 14 to 35 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Lindley loam, 14 to 40 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goss very gravelly silt loam, 14 to 45 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hatton silt loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes | 9K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Putnam silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 8K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belknap silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Belknap silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nodaway silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 7K | Moderately well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holstein-Rock outcrop complex, 14 to 35 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Armster clay loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, severely eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Twomile silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 4K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded, cool | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Winfield silt loam, 20 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Moniteau silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 4K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 100% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.