Forsyth County, North Carolina

Survey Area NC067• North Carolina

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 Forsyth County, North Carolina. 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
Clifford sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview fine sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview fine sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Codorus loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Pacolet clay loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes, moderately eroded	11K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Fairview fine sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview-Urban land complex, 2 to 10 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Clifford sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Siloam sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Tomlin loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview clay loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes, moderately eroded	7K	Well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Nathalie sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Fairview clay loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Poplar Forest fine sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Tomlin loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Hatboro loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	5K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Stott Knob fine sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Poplar Forest fine sandy loam, 15 to 45 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Bannertown-Toast complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes	4K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	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.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 37% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 47% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.

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.