Stone County, Missouri
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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.
| 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 |
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.