Stone County, Missouri

Survey Area MO209• 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 Stone 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
Hailey-Rueter complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky	69K	Excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Water	31K	Subaqueous		Not rated	Not rated
Clarksville-Scholten-Hailey complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes	30K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Noark-Clarksville complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gatewood-Moko complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very flaggy	21K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sonsac-Gobbler complex, 20 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	20K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Goss-Rueter complex, 8 to 20 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Scholten gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gasconade very channery silty clay loam, 20 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky	9K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rueter-Gasconade-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Rueter-Hailey complex, 35 to 60 percent slopes, rocky	8K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Sonsac-Gobbler complex, 15 to 20 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Alred-Ocie complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Alred-Ocie complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Gobbler-Sonsac complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony	5K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gasconade-Gatewood-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pomme silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sonsac-Rueter complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes, very rocky	3K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Gasconade very gravelly silty clay, 15 to 20 percent slopes, very rocky	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gasconade very gravelly clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky	3K	Somewhat excessively drained	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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 60% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 61% 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.