Lewis and Clark County Area, Montana

Survey Area MT630 Montana

The dominant drainage class is Well 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 Lewis and Clark County Area, Montana.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Holter-Castner channery loams, 8 to 45 percent slopes 50K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tolex-Mocmont-Rock outcrop complex, 25 to 60 percent slopes 39K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Reeder-Regent-Cabba loams, 2 to 8 percent slopes 37K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Reeder-Regent-Cabba loams, 8 to 25 percent slopes 35K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Castner-Tolex-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 60 percent slopes 32K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hauz-Sieben-Tolman channery loams, 8 to 45 percent slopes 31K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Reeder-Regent-Castner complex, 8 to 25 percent slopes 30K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Fairfield-Beanlake-Winspect stony loams, 2 to 25 percent slopes 28K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Castner-Holter-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes 25K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Beanlake-Winspect stony loams, dry, 2 to 25 percent slopes 22K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Mocmont-Tolex complex, 25 to 60 percent slopes 22K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Fluvaquents and Fluvaquentic Haplustolls soils, 0 to 4 percent slopes 22K Poorly drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Water 21K Not ratedNot rated
Beanlake-Winspect stony loams, 4 to 25 percent slopes 21K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Mocmont-Tolex complex, cool, 25 to 60 percent slopes 21K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Musselshell-Crago complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes 20K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Reeder-Castner-Rock outcrop complex, 8 to 45 percent slopes 17K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Sappington-Amesha loams, 1 to 4 percent slopes 16K Well drainedBNot limitedSomewhat limited
Regent-Reeder-Work stony loams, 4 to 30 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Marmarth-Delpoint loams, 2 to 8 percent slopes 14K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 76% 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 84% 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.

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