Lawrence County, Mississippi

Survey Area MS077• Mississippi

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Lawrence County, Mississippi. 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
Providence silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	41K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cadeville-Freestone association, hilly (cadeville-freest)	29K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes	26K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Jena soils, frequently flooded	26K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale fine sandy loam, 12 to 40 percent slopes	25K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Providence silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	14K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Paden silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Guyton silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	12K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Cahaba sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	10K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Cadeville and Falkner soils, 8 to 12 percent slopes	7K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rosebloom silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	7K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston sandy loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes (smithdale)	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ruston sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Wanilla silt loam	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Cadeville and Falkner soils, 4 to 8 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Rosella silt loam	6K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Jena fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	5K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Water	4K			Not rated	Not rated
Falkner silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 89% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 92% 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.